About this Event
Threading Change's Fair Fashion Festival is a vibrant, youth-powered event inviting you to imagine what a just, circular future looks like. Making its London debut in hackney for London Climate Action Week, the afternoon will be packed with crafty workshops, clothes swapping and mending, engaging panels and networking opportunities. Come ready to swap, connect, mend, and thread a future that’s rooted in equity, circularity and joy!
What you can expect:
🎤 Panels: Hear from inspiring industry experts in a keynote, panel and careers Q&A.
🧵 Workshops: Get hands-on with our upcycling workshops.
🪡 Mending station: Learn how to repair your own clothes with the help of our mending experts.
♻️ Clothing swap: Bring 1-10 gently loved clothing, shoes and accessories to exchange for new-to-you gems. More guidance to follow!
🤝 Networking opportunities: Visit our Museum of Changemakers, a dedicated space to meet local designers, non-profits and circular initiatives.
💕 Community quilt: Escape the noise and unwind as you stitch your thoughts on a piece of scrap fabric.
🎶 Light snacks, beverages and good tunes
Full agenda to be shared shortly!
Ticket prices:
Early Bird ticket: £7.50. Early bird tickets are available to purchase until Saturday 13th June.
General Admission: £10.
2 for 1: £10. Grab a ticket for you and your bestie for the price of 1!!
We pride ourselves on making our events accessible. If you would love to come but can't afford a ticket, please email us at [email protected] to claim your free community spot.
How to get here:
Find us at Hackney Depot, 5 Sheep Lane, London, E8 4QS .
`Enter via the red gate and take the lift to the first floor where you will find our welcome area directly opposite!
Arriving by the overground: The closest Overground stations are Cambridge Heath (8 minute walk) and Hackney Central (20 minute walk).
Arriving by tube: The closest station is Bethnal Green (16 minute walk).
Arriving by bus: The closest bus stop is Mare Street / Victoria Park Road (5 minute walk). This bus stop serves the 26 / 55 / 106 / 236 / 254 / 388 bus.
Venue accessibility:
This venue has step-free access and an accessible toilet.
About Threading Change:
Threading Change is a youth-led, justice-oriented global organization created to address the systemic injustices and inequities that persist in the global fashion industry today. Our vision (The 6F's!) is a Feminist, Fossil-Fuel Free Fashion Future.
This event is supported by Re:London.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hackney Depot, 5 Sheep Lane, London, United Kingdom
GBP 7.21 to GBP 11.55
