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SUMMARY:The Fashion District Festival
DESCRIPTION:Fashion District presents a six-day celebration of sustainable fashion with four festival themes: WATCH\, SHOP\, MAKE and GROW.   \nThe Fashion District Festival is set to take over East London’s Spitalfields for its highly anticipated third iteration from 3 – 8 June 2025.   \nThe six-day festival will celebrate sustainable\, circular\, and regenerative fashion. It will bring together fashion enthusiasts\, conscious shoppers\, and start-up entrepreneurs and centre around four key themes: WATCH\, SHOP\, MAKE\, and GROW.  \nAs part of this year’s programme\, the Fashion District Festival proudly partners with SXSW London\, showcasing global pioneers and trailblazers in fashion technology and sustainability. The programme includes a live fashion performance showcase\, a curated pop-up shop and exclusive industry events\, uniting creative minds across fashion\, tech\, music and more.   \nWATCH: Experience a one-off fashion performance showcase celebrating London’s extraordinary fashion talent. An evening of creative content\, supported by our screen and content provider C-Screens that blends fashion with dance\, tech and music to innovate and challenge ‘the catwalk’.   \nSHOP: Explore a curated pop-up hosting pre-loved\, swapped\, upcycled\, and repaired brands. Conscious shoppers can discover more sustainable ways to engage with fashion\, learn how to give clothing a second life and explore the latest trends in upcycling. Previous partners have included Depop\, By Rotation\, Lone Design Club\, The Seam\, and more.    \nMAKE: Delivered by designer labels and brands to engage the wider public; workshops will include upcycling\, craft\, customisation\, and digital fashion design to embed new values through creative experiences\, focused around the three R’s: Repair\, Reuse\, and Regenerate.   \nGROW: Fashion businesses\, start-ups\, brands and investors can learn and connect at a series of roundtables\, talks\, and workshops that delve into the ideas and innovations driving change within the industry\, including themes such as circular design\, regenerative practice\, biomaterials\, early-stage investment and more.    \nHelen Lax\, Director of Fashion District\, comments: “We’re thrilled to bring the Fashion District Festival back to East London’s Spitalfields this year\, spotlighting the next generation of talent and innovation in sustainability. For us\, the festival is a platform for progress\, and in a new 2025 collaboration with SXSW London\, we will explore critical industry themes. By championing emerging designers\, start-ups and thought leaders\, we aim to reshape the fashion landscape\, making it easier for communities to shop consciously while supporting a more sustainable and circular approach. Our mission is to shift industry perspectives\, ignite new ideas and inspire change\, paving the way for a more responsible\, innovative and inclusive future for fashion.”    \nKaty Arnander\, Director of Programming\, SXSW London\, adds: “London has long been recognized as a global hub for fashion\, serving not only as a birthplace but also as a major point of convergence for consumers and designers worldwide. SXSW London is excited to celebrate this creativity with the Fashion District\, which has its home firmly rooted in East London and Spitalfields. Fashion District represents some of the UK’s most thoughtful and dynamic emerging talent while playing a vital role in integrating sustainability and circular fashion into the fabric of innovation.”   \nJason Dervin\, Spitalfields Estate Director\, says\, “We are so proud to host the ever-inspiring Fashion District Festival for the second time. It’s fantastic to champion sustainable start-ups\, emerging talent and brands in such a dynamic way. This vibrant celebration perfectly complements our existing shops and eateries\, and we cannot wait to see everyone at the festival this summer.”   \nThe Fashion District Festival is made possible through the support of the London College of Fashion\, UAL\, and its partners SXSW\, Spitalfields E1\, and C-Screens. From April 2025\, all events can be booked via the Fashion District website (fashion-district.co.uk).   \n  \nwww.fashion-district.co.uk | @FD_LDN   \nFor further images\, interviews and information\, please contact    \nCharli Hirst or Melissa Langlands at Sister London:   \ncharli.hirst@sisterlondon.com / melissa.langlands@sisterlondon.com   
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-fashion-district-festival/
LOCATION:Spitalfields Market\, 65 Brushfield Street\, London\, E1 6AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Fashion,Festivals,Free Events
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SUMMARY:POP UP AFRICA RETURNS TO EAST LONDON THIS BANK HOLIDAY
DESCRIPTION:This Bank Holiday Monday (26 May) between 10am – 5pm\, Pop Up Africa returns to Spitalfields Market in East London to celebrate African cultures\, cuisines and craftsmanship\, and include a market\, live music and textile workshops. \nThe one-day market takeover will welcome 60 African traders and vendors to the area offering a vast selection of handcrafted textiles and bold fashion\, to unique homeware and delicious street food. Visitors can shop from a mix of brands including Life of Tree\, an award-winning brand whose natural products are ethically grown on West African farms\, Afro-minimalist jewellery brand Dear Katiopae as featured in Vogue\, Kigali based menswear brand House of Tayo\, plus many more. Street food highlights include dishes from Moyo London (the only Nigerian/ Japanese restaurant in London)\, cakes and spiced chutneys by Tantie Lorraine\, and new Nigerian drinks from Chapman’s of London. \nThe UK-based charity Keep It Fax will host a stall to raise awareness of empowering girls in Sierra Leone. This year don’t miss an inspiring talk by one of their ambassadors\, Dr. Aziza Sesay\, who will be speaking on the vital topic of women’s health. \nThroughout the day\, visitors can partake in free African textile and sewing workshops hosted by East London community group Caramel Rock\, as well as enjoy a captivating performance by J Hope Violinist\, whose Afro-classical fusion style has mesmerised audiences worldwide and recently appeared in the hit Netflix series Bridgerton. \nTake part in the treasure hunt and search for hidden clues across the market to win an amazing prize of a meal for two at Moyo London – a fun activity for all ages and a great way to explore every corner of the event. To claim your prize\, simply find the three stalls within the market which feature a golden Pop Up Africa sticker and let a member of staff know the names of the brands with the golden sticker. All winners will be entered into a grand prize draw to win the meal for two. \nFor more information\, visit spitalfields.co.uk and follow @spitalfieldse1 on Instagram.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/pop-up-africa-returns-to-east-london-this-bank-holiday/
LOCATION:Spitalfields Market\, 65 Brushfield Street\, London\, E1 6AA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Fashion District Festival
DESCRIPTION:Taking over the vibrant East London destination the six-day festival will offer a celebration of fashion\, sustainability\, innovation\, and community. Featuring a diverse range of over 40 events\, including pop-ups\, swap shops\, styling masterclasses\, upcycling workshops\, and interactive experiences\, visitors will have the chance to explore\, learn\, create\, and network with leading conscious brands and digital fashion businesses. \n\n\n\nBringing together fashion enthusiasts\, professionals\, and customers\, this year’s festival covers four themes —WATCH\, SHOP\, MAKE\, and GROW. \n\n\n\nThe Fashion District Festival\, supported by the London College of Fashion\, UAL\, will open on Tuesday 11 July. As part of the WATCH programme\, the launch show\, curated by Lee Lapthorne from On|Off and AGRO Studio\, will introduce some of London’s most promising emerging designers\, combining physical and digital installations to create a truly unforgettable experience. The week will see further digital showcases from brands across the world\, including The Fabricant\, Syky and Institute of Digital Fashion. \n\n\n\nThe SHOP series will feature a collaborative retail pop-up located in a brand-new building at Number 1 Lamb St in Spitalfields – the first event to take place in the light-filled\, contemporary building designed by Foster + Partners. Featuring emerging and planet-positive designers and start-ups\, the brands on show specialise in preloved\, swapped\, rented\, and upcycled fashion\, such as Depop\, The Alterist\, Loanhood\, The Cirkel\, Verte London\, Circular Threads and The Seam. \n\n\n\nSHOP events: \n\n\n\n\nOn Friday 14th July\, rental app Loanhood will host a ‘Get Ready With Us’ event at the pop-up shop. This gathering invites attendees to explore the diverse offerings\, try on pieces available for rent or purchase\, and curate their own style.\n\n\n\nOn Saturday 15 July\, clothes swapping company Verte London will organise two swap shops for children and adults to refresh their wardrobes.\n\n\n\nOn Saturday 15 July\, charity partner\, Give Your Best\, will stage a special event\, styling up pre-loved outfits gifted by Festival attendees throughout the week. At the Sorting Party volunteers will prepare the outfits for the platform passing on pre-loved ‘Besties’ to migrant families.\n\n\n\nOn Saturday 15 July\, specialist wardrobe care and repair service The Seam will host an open house\, where visitors can witness the art of garment restoration and submit items for repair or alteration by makers in The Seam’s network.\n\n\n\nOn Sunday 16 July\, South Asian preloved and rental fashion platform\, Circular Threads\, will host a day-long event with the chance to try on outfits for the wedding season and join in upcycling workshops.\n\n\n\n\nThe MAKE space offers a diverse programme of interactive events and workshops for all ages\, encouraging participants to explore sustainability and innovation in fashion via the three Rs: Repair\, Reuse\, and Recycle. \n\n\n\nMAKE talks and workshops: \n\n\n\n\nSlow-fashion designer Lydia Bolton will offer visitors the chance to partake in a fun workshop\, where attendees can learn hand embroidery techniques to breathe new life into old garments.\n\n\n\nOn Friday 14 July\, upcycled fashion marketplace The Alterist will host workshops by talented designers from their community\, including pattern-making with Not Far Behind and upcycling reclaimed coffee sacks with Sackito.\n\n\n\nOn Saturday 15 July\, London College of Fashion\, UAL’s sustainable manufacturing enterprise\, Making for Change\, will host engaging workshops for families and children\, including a t-shirt printing and dressmaking for dolls\, which will keep the little eco-warriors busy for an entire afternoon.\n\n\n\nOn Saturday 15 July\, slow fashion brand Revival London will share ways to re-work preloved denim into unique and stylish pieces.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/fashion-district-festival/
LOCATION:Spitalfields Market\, 65 Brushfield Street\, London\, E1 6AA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Spitalfields Free Concerts – 16th and 17th July – Spanish\, Jamaican\, Jazz & Classic Pop Live Music
DESCRIPTION:Spitalfields Market offers contemporary brands & innovative gourmet street food. Historically one of London’s oldest markets is now open every day of the week year-round. The partially covered market engages a variety of events as well open to the public. As part of London’s Reopening\, we are Celebrating with some Live Music for all our visitors. Bring your family and friends and enjoy a lively atmosphere of live music\, food and shopping. \nFRIDAY 16TH JULY. \n\n12.15 – 14.05 CALYPSO STEEL RHYTHMS\nReggae and Calypso with Steel Drum Bands\nhttps://musicforlondon.co.uk/traditional-ethnic-musicians/caribbean-bands-london/steel-drum-band/\n\n  \n\n16.00 – 17.30 SPANISH GUITAR DUO\nExpert Flamenco Guitarists put on a Show\nhttps://musicforlondon.co.uk/spanish/hire-spanish-guitar-duo-for-weddings-parties-functions/\n\n  \nSATURDAY 17TH JULY. \n\n12.15 – 14.05 JAZZ DUO SOHO SQUARE\nCool Saxophone and Chilled Out Guitar\nhttps://musicforlondon.co.uk/jazz-bands-london/soho-square-jazz-duo-london\n\n  \n\n16.00 – 17.30 INDIE ROLLERS\nClassic Pop in Acoustic Style with an amazing violinist and singer\nhttps://musicforlondon.co.uk/cover-bands/indie-rollers-acoustic-band/
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/spitalfields-free-concerts-16th-and-17th-july-spanish-jamaican-jazz-classic-pop-live-music/2021-07-17/
LOCATION:Spitalfields Market\, 65 Brushfield Street\, London\, E1 6AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Concerts,Entertainment,Events in London,Family Activities,Food & Drink,Free Events,Gigs,Live Music,Restaurant Promotions,Shopping,Shows
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SUMMARY:Spitalfields Summer Fête 2021
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Spitalfields Summer Fête 2021 for two days of festivities that include free ice cream\, games\, giveaways\, and much more! \nPlay around the Market\, on Friday 16th and Saturday 17th of July.\nThe schedule of events throughout the two days will see plenty of opportunities for both adults and kids to have fun and play whilst enjoying time out in the sun. Ours is a summer festival featuring activities for all ages that will delight and fill your day with laughter\, good food\, and drinks\, as well as see you come away with some useful – and sustainable – freebies we are sure you won’t’ want to miss.\nDon’t miss out; save the dates in your calendar and be the first to join the party! \nFull schedule on the website
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/spitalfields-summer-fete-2021/2021-07-17/
LOCATION:Spitalfields Market\, 65 Brushfield Street\, London\, E1 6AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Crafts,Dance,Family Activities,Festivals,Food & Drink,Free Events,Live Music,Shopping,Visual Arts
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