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Fashion Network
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Flagship Westfield Good Festival Returns this May
Major sustainability event Good Festival is returning to Westfield London (16-18 May) and Westfield Stratford City (23-25 May) with a programme of free workshops, masterclasses, and eco-conscious experiences. In partnership with resale platform Depop, the events are created 'to inspire and empower visitors to embrace sustainable choices across fashion, beauty, and lifestyle'. The centrepiece to this year's festival is the 'Style to Sell Studio', an exclusive activation at Westfield London, designed to 'upskill' visitors to become experts in turning their pre-loved fashion into profit. It invites visitors to bring up to five items of clothing or accessories they no longer wear to learn how to restyle by a team of expert stylists led by fashion sustainability advocate and former fashion editor, Bay Garnett. A professional photographer will also be on hand to direct sellers on how to capture high-quality images against carefully curated backdrops. Photos will be optimised for resale platforms like Depop. Alongside the Studio, the Westfield Good Festival also offers a host of activities 'to educate and inspire', including Depop Marketplace; Creative Workshops & Masterclasses; repairs specialist SOJO Alterations & Repairs; and Refill & Reimagine with beauty retailer Kiehl's Katie Wyle, director of Shopping Centre Management, Northern Europe at malls operator Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, said: 'Our How We Shop Research reveals the Eco-Fluency trend with 57% of Gen Z and millennials planning to dedicate the majority of their clothing spend to pre-loved items in the near future and two in five consumers calling for high street brands to offer second-hand alongside new collections. 'This year, our partnership with Depop brings the vibrant energy of digital resale culture into the physical space, whilst our Style to Sell Studio offers opportunities for shared learning and a more conscious, empowered community.'
Fashion Network
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Flagship Westfield Good Festival Returns this May
Major sustainability event Good Festival is returning to Westfield London (16-18 May) and Westfield Stratford City (23-25 May) with a programme of free workshops, masterclasses, and eco-conscious experiences. In partnership with resale platform Depop, the events are created 'to inspire and empower visitors to embrace sustainable choices across fashion, beauty, and lifestyle'. The centrepiece to this year's festival is the 'Style to Sell Studio', an exclusive activation at Westfield London, designed to 'upskill' visitors to become experts in turning their pre-loved fashion into profit. It invites visitors to bring up to five items of clothing or accessories they no longer wear to learn how to restyle by a team of expert stylists led by fashion sustainability advocate and former fashion editor, Bay Garnett. A professional photographer will also be on hand to direct sellers on how to capture high-quality images against carefully curated backdrops. Photos will be optimised for resale platforms like Depop. Alongside the Studio, the Westfield Good Festival also offers a host of activities 'to educate and inspire', including Depop Marketplace; Creative Workshops & Masterclasses; repairs specialist SOJO Alterations & Repairs; and Refill & Reimagine with beauty retailer Kiehl's Katie Wyle, director of Shopping Centre Management, Northern Europe at malls operator Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, said: 'Our How We Shop Research reveals the Eco-Fluency trend with 57% of Gen Z and millennials planning to dedicate the majority of their clothing spend to pre-loved items in the near future and two in five consumers calling for high street brands to offer second-hand alongside new collections. 'This year, our partnership with Depop brings the vibrant energy of digital resale culture into the physical space, whilst our Style to Sell Studio offers opportunities for shared learning and a more conscious, empowered community.'
Arab News
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Europe's largest Eid festival returns to London's Westfield for its 6th year
LONDON: The London Eid Festival will return in April to one of the UK's most upmarket shopping destinations, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan and celebrating the Muslim holiday. The London Eid Festival is Europe's most significant celebration of Eid Al-Fitr, a three-day holiday marked at the end of Ramadan in Muslim countries, which concludes in late March. This year marks the sixth consecutive celebration of Eid at Westfield London, Europe's largest retail destination with over 460 stores. The event takes place from April 4 to 6 and features fashion, fragrance, food, and live entertainment. The organizers said festivities would then take place at Westfield Stratford City from April 11 to 13, promoting unity among London communities as Ramadan concludes. Katie Wyle, the head of Shopping Centre Management at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, said the London Eid Festival remains a yearly highlight. 'Following its successful debut at Westfield Stratford City in 2024, we're thrilled to bring it back for a second year, allowing the event to flourish across both sides of London,' she said. Organizers expect over 300,000 visitors across both weekends of the Eid celebrations and say the event will 'rival the bustling crowds typically seen at Westfield on Boxing Day.' There will be a vibrant mix of entertainment, activities, and food stalls to entice the crowds. Waleed Jahangir, the managing director at Algebra Consulting, said: 'As organizers, we're not just hosting a festival; we're shaping and celebrating the evolving Muslim community consumer landscape, and we can't wait to bring an even bigger, more vibrant Eid celebration to life for everyone to enjoy.' The festival will showcase a diverse lineup of performers and brands from Turkiye, Malaysia, the UAE, and other countries, featuring modest fashion, boutique gifts, children's books, and homeware.
