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Glasgow Times
7 days ago
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- Glasgow Times
Glasgow fashion show to showcase Harris Tweed designs
Harris Tweed Hebrides has donated 100 metres of Harris Tweed® cloth to Glasgow Caledonian University's annual Fashion Showcase on June 10. Students used the donation to develop outfits and accessories for a Nike X Harris Tweed capsule collection. (Image: Supplied) (Image: Supplied) Budding designers also worked on a project with MacGregor & MacDuff to transform tartan fabrics into more modern designs. The fashion showcase provides an opportunity for students to model their creations in front of the public. It is set to feature more than 75 student designs, with free tickets for the afternoon and evening catwalks available via Eventbrite.
Vogue Singapore
30-04-2025
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- Vogue Singapore
Everything you need to know about Eco Fashion Weekend 2025
Eco Fashion Weekend 2025 took place from April 25 to 27, celebrating Southeast Asia's leading fashion changemakers. The three-day event was a dynamic blend of meaningful conversations, a hands-on workshop, and a stunning showcase, all centred on sustainability and conscious fashion. The weekend kicked off with a panel discussion that brought together industry leaders to delve into the future of sustainable fashion. The conversation touched on the complex intersections of environmental responsibility, cultural heritage, and innovation. It set the tone for the rest of the weekend, where attendees were invited to explore deeper questions around the role conscious fashion plays in shaping our world. Held over three days from 25 to 27 April, Eco Fashion Weekend 2025 celebrates Singaporean and Southeast Asia's leading conscious fashion innovators. Courtesy of Eco Fashion Weekend Saturday brought the Eco Fashion Awards and Fashion Showcase, which took place at Ida's Bar & Event Space. The evening highlighted 13 conscious brands and recognised individuals and brands making an impact through eight award categories. Co-hosted by Anna Shatilova and Jacqui Hocking, the night opened with a beautiful acapella performance by Jillian Summers. As Anna Shatilova noted, 'Eco Fashion Weekend is not just about what we wear; it's about how we live, lead, and what we choose to purchase to create a better future together.' On Sunday, the weekend wrapped up with the Mindful Stitching workshop, a hands-on experience designed to foster a love for conscious fashion through slow, meditative stitching. Participants were encouraged to connect with the art of creating, reflecting on the materials and practices that make fashion both meaningful and sustainable. Throughout the weekend, the theme Safe Place, Safe Space resonated deeply. It underscored fashion's potential to promote inclusivity, environmental stewardship, and collective empowerment, offering a glimpse into the future of fashion where sustainability and human connection take centre stage. Beige Social 1 / 4 Industry leaders set the tone at the opening panel Held at 1880, the weekend opened with a compelling discussion led by sustainability expert Stephanie Dickson. Joining her were Adrian Fürstenburg, Malini Kannan, and Mollie Rogers. Their candid, deeply engaging conversation explored the possibilities of merging tradition with innovation in sustainable fashion. The panel sparked thought and action, grounding the weekend in collective purpose and rich cross-cultural insight. Courtesy of Eco Fashion Weekend & Rebecca Berger 2 / 4 A fashion showcase combined celebration with impact The heart of Eco Fashion Weekend 2025 was undeniably the awards ceremony and runway showcase at Ida's Bar & Event Space. Co-hosted by Anna Shatilova and Jacqui Hocking, the evening opened with a stunning acapella performance by Jillian Summers, setting the tone for an unforgettable night of celebration. As the runway came alive, 13 brands took centre stage, each sharing their unique take on sustainability. Notable names like Rentadella, OliveAnkara, August Society, Concur Patchwork, The Fashion Pulpit, Finix Wear, Nimble, Lizzy Homersham, Purnama Outreach, Sui, Cloop, and NEA presented collections that were as innovative as they were inspiring. Courtesy of Eco Fashion Weekend & Rebecca Berger 3 / 4 Awards and recognition: Celebrating excellence As the evening continued, the spotlight shifted to the changemakers who are pushing the boundaries of sustainable fashion. The awards celebrated those whose impact reaches beyond their designs. The Social Space was recognised as the Sustainable Fashion Multi-label Retailer of the Year, while Zerrin was honoured for its Creative Direction Excellence and Media Platform of the Year. Lizzy Homersham's influence as an Ethical Content Creator earned her well-deserved recognition, and Purnama Outreach's commitment to community empowerment through fashion was celebrated. Cloop's innovation in sustainable alternatives made it a standout winner, while the NEA's advocacy for sustainable fashion earned them the Sustainable Fashion Advocate Award. And once again, Sui captured the People's Choice Award for Sustainable Fashion Brand of the Year—marking a second consecutive win and cementing their place as a true leader in the space. @ecofashionweekendsg 4 / 4 A mindful workshop brought the weekend to a gentle close On Sunday, the event wrapped up with Mindful Stitching, a workshop hosted by Sew On And Sow Forth at Crane OUE Downtown Gallery. Participants unplugged, stitched by hand, and reflected on fashion's emotional and environmental dimensions. It was a craft session embodying the core values of slow fashion, intentionality, and community that stitched the message home: sustainability begins with mindfulness.
