About this Event
Torbay’s first-ever Sustainable Fashion Week® Hub is here!
Whether you're curious about making better choices, supporting local creatives, or simply want a great day out, this event is for you.
🧵 What to expect on the day:
– Inspiring fashion showcase featuring students, makers, and emerging brands– Workshops in mending, upcycling, screen printing & more, Talks and panels on fashion, sustainability, and creativity, pop-up shops with ethical, handmade, and second-hand goods, Fun, family-friendly activities and community connections, Great food, local stalls, and a welcoming atmosphere
This is part of the national Sustainable Fashion Week® (SFW.org) movement, putting people, planet and creativity first.
We believe fashion should feel good and do good. Come be part of the change in the Bay.
Agenda
🕑: 09:30 AM - 06:00 PM
Torbay’s First-Ever Sustainable Fashion Week Hub
Info: Agenda – Thursday 2nd October 2025
Riviera International Centre, Torquay
Torbay’s First-Ever Sustainable Fashion Week Hub
7:00am – Vendor & Exhibitor Setup
(Closed to public)
09:30am – Public Entry Opens
Opening Remarks – Karen Anderson, Founder of Minycled Ltd
Morning Sessions: 10:30am – 1:00pm
Mend & Repair Drop-In
Led by local makers (To Be Confirmed)
Screen Printing on Fabric
Talk: “What is Slow Fashion”
Speaker: Coming Soon
Panel: “Young Voices in Sustainable Fashion”
Featuring local fashion & textile students (Coming soon)
Lunch Break & Ethical Market – 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Enjoy locally sourced food and refreshments.
Explore pop-ups from sustainable brands, vintage sellers, and reuse innovators.
Afternoon Sessions: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
✂️ Workshop: mend, repurpose, recycle
Talk: “The Hidden Cost of Fast Fashion”
Speaker: To Be Confirmed
DIY Corner: Make Your Own Scrunchie or Tote
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Riviera International Centre, Chestnut Avenue, Torquay, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
