In London and looking to support Fair Trade in Fashion, while not breaking the bank? If so, then you are in luck. A series of sales & events featuring the best in fair trade and ethical clothing labels is debuting with a flagship event May 15 - 18th, 2008 in London.
15th - 18th May 2008
Boilerhouse,
The Old Truman Brewery,
152 Brick Lane,
London, E1 6RUThis flagship event will also have an organic café and bar, complementary therapies, talks and workshops, films and childrens area with arts and crafts and face painting – so is much more than just a clothing sale!
Showcasing the best in ethical, sustainable and fair trade clothing, shoes and accessories. With pioneering brands selling direct to the public at special sale prices of upto 80% off retail prices!
Come and have a drink and a bite to eat at our organic cafe or relax with an on-site massage.
Child friendly - with face painting and arts and crafts.
Workshops, talks & films
Learn more about ethical and sustainable footwear and how fair trade fashion really helps communities in the developing world, or how hemp can help make a more sustainable future, in our workshops and talks.
Saturday
11.30am-1pm. Black Gold - a documentary film about fair trade coffee in Ethiopia
1pm-1.45pm. People Tree - a talk about how fairtrade fashion impacts small communities in developing countries + Q&A
2pm-2.45pm. Terra Plana - ethical & sustainable shoes +Q&A
3pm-3.45pm. Moral Fibre: Organic Cotton - a documentary film by PAN UK about organic cotton farming
5pm-6.30pm. Black Gold - a documentary film about fair trade coffee in EthiopiaSunday
12pm-12.45pm. Bottletop - working with childrens groups in Brazil & Africa +Q&A
1pm-1.45pm. Moral Fibre: Organic Cotton - a documentary film by PAN UK about organic cotton farming
2pm-2.45pm. Kenyon Gibson - Author of Hemp For Victory, talking about hemp for a sustainable future + Q&A
3pm-3.45pm. Moral Fibre: Organic Cotton - a documentary film by PAN UK about organic cotton farmingPrize draw
£1 admission fee gives you entry into the prize draw which will take place on Sunday.
May 24th, 2008 - 11:45 am
DIARY LISTINGS RELEASE
24TH May 2008
FASHION MADE FAIR SUMMER 2008
UK’S LEADING ETHICAL FASHION FAIR COMES TO TOWN FOR THEIR FIRST BRISTOL EVENT
The UK’s leading ethical fashion sale, Fashion Made Fair, will take place from 6th to 8th June 2008 in the heart of Bristol, at 36 Park Street BS1 5JG. The event, which has become a regular fixture in every London ethical fashionista’s diary, will once again showcase the UK’s best selection of eco and ethical fashion and lifestyle brands. and is bringing them to Bristol for the first time! Current collections, past season’s stock and samples from top brands including Kuyichi, Howies, Terra Plana, People Tree, Sandbag, Komodo, Pachacuti, Organic Stereo, Tonic tees and Ethletic will be on sale with up to 80% off retail prices.
This season Fashion Made Fair will be bringing ethical and sustainable fashion direct to the public at special sale prices – making it more accessible and more affordable!!
Dates: 16th to 8th June2008
Times: Friday 6th June 4pm – 8pm
Saturday 7th June 10am – 7pm
Sunday 8th June 11am – 5pm
Entrance: Free
Venue: 36 Park Street
Bristol
BS1 5JG (see www.fashionmadefair.com for more information and to download a map)
The best UK Fair Trade, eco and ethical fashion brands, for men, women, shoes and trainers including:
· Amira
· Cyclus
· Ethletic
· Hatti Trading
· howies
· Komodo
· Kuyichi
· Organic stereo
· People Tree
· Terra Plana
· And More!
For more information or images please contact sonia@fashionmadefair.com, 07985 164 761 jules@fashionmadefair.com, 07971 620 839
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Notes to Editors
· Fashion Made Fair, is a bi-annual London event run by the ethical and sustainable fashion, sales and events company of the same name. Which is now planning events in ‘out of ‘ London venues (soon to be in other towns across the country)
May 24th, 2008 - 12:47 pm
Thanks for the update!
August 6th, 2008 - 5:38 am
I was there, the films were incredible. Cheers.
August 6th, 2008 - 7:59 am
Fantastic!
August 8th, 2008 - 8:51 am
I really had a great time there! And hoping they’ll hold one the next year, as it was both educative and fun.
September 2nd, 2008 - 6:02 pm
I am interested in finding new opportunities within the fashion community I am open to any assistance. also I am a new designer and I really need feedback on my work. feel free to visit and comment so that I know the areas that I need to work on your help and support are greatly appreciated. www.myspace.com/carlous64 or carlouspalmer@yahoo.com
thank you so so much