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Reimagining Fashion through Research, Collaboration and Community.

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"The world is changed one nation at a time,
A nation is changed one community at a time,
Communities are changed one person at a time,
And a person is changed one thought at a time.

When you undertake to change your thoughts you begin the process of changing the dynamics of your universe." - Errol Michael Henry ('Better Living By Design, 2007).

Thanks to everyone who came to visit me in the exhibition for Day 2 and for yesterday's community workshops with @_colechi - despite the rain!

Changing hearts and minds, building bridges between my worlds of craft, fashion, architecture and regenerative design: one conversation at a time.

Ready for Day 3, more conversations and making meaningful connections with our next event hosted by @louiejoefindlater and @raindancefilmfestival.

Ps. COLECHI are back with us same time next Sunday for round 2!

Carpe Diem! ❤️💃🏽

#LDF2026
@l_d_f_official
@ldfsohodistrict
@generalprojects

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Sisters in Sustainability is creating space to pause, reflect and connect during Copenhagen Fashion Week.

This gathering invites wxmen of colour working across sustainability, fashion, beauty, technology, media and impact to meet one another and open up the floor to share what’s happening in our world, our hopes for the future and navigating the industry.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, creative, researcher, communicator or changemaker, this is an opportunity to become part of a growing collective committed to positive impact.

The session will be held by SIS Member Tina Wetshi. Tina Wetshi is a London-based curator and sustainability advocate. Working at the intersection of fashion, community, and systems change. She is the co-founder of Colèchi, a research agency and collective focused on rethinking the fashion industry through collaboration, education, and sustainable development.

Light refreshments will be available.

Book your free seat through the link in bio.

About Sisters in Sustainability:

Sisters In Sustainability (SIS) is a collective of global majority women who are active in creating positive impact, for people and the planet.

From sustainable storytellers and conscious podcasters, to impact entrepreneurs and ethical voices across AI, tech, fashion and beauty, SIS unites experts, creators, influencers, innovators, environmental justice researchers, who are committed to building a better, more inclusive future. Sisters in sustainability
Copenhagen fashion week Open Circle

Papiroen, Copenhagen

Sisters in Sustainability is creating space to pause, reflect and connect during Copenhagen Fashion Week. This gathering invites wxmen of colour working across sustainability, fashion, beauty, technology, media and impact to meet one another and open up the floor to share what’s happening in our world, our hopes for the future and navigating the industry.

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Teamwork made the dream work! 💃🏽

Absolutely LOVED curating and producing this exhibition and showcase for @uel_fashiondesign
(@bas_lam 🫱🏻‍🫲🏽 @maria.o.sullivan) here in the @craftscouncil Gallery.

Thank you to everyone who's stopped by thus far - and to those signed up for our collab with @areyoumad.co ♻️ from 5.30pm onwards.

We've got LOTS of @canowater, beer, COOL vibes (and essential ventilation 🌬❄️), music and some EXCELLENT work from final year students shaping the future of fashion, craft and creative-tech: COME THROUGH !!! 👋🏼❤️

Ps. Thank you to Executive Dir, Crafts Council - Natalie Melton for taking time out of your BUSY day to spend time meeting the students and reviewing their work 🙏🏽

#DoinItForTheCulture
#Fashion #Craft

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Our highlights from Sundays Green Fair hosted by @sustainablenewham and @newham_one for @thegreatbiggreenweek.

We really got into the “Guess what this material is made from” game, and I think we can agree that the tencel yarn threw most of us off.

We were part of the @friendsofbecktonparks zone, collectively sharing the many activities happening on our doorstep. The day started off with a speech from Nate Higgins @nathggns, Chair of @newhamlondon.

Moments for us: Monika from @_abbeygardens sharing behind the scenes of the life of bees (and how they recruit a queen👑), @uelsustainability highlighting what we can do with technical waste (they accept donations 📲). The healing balm from @htthopegarden, ran by Newham Centre for Mental Health. Plus browsing through (and buying) homemade creations from small businesses.

Plus joining a panel led by @climating_ and featuring @respaceprojects, @scope3ce

#greenlondon #circular #communitygarden

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Community Spotlight: Outfits we loved at London Fashion Week.

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🧶 Volunteer with @_colechi 👗🧣👜
Colechi runs YKWU (You Can Knit With Us), a series of free knitting clubs across London that bring people together through creativity and community 💛

What you'll do:
• Support beginners if you knit or crochet 🧵
• Help set up, pack down and keep the space welcoming
• Capture event content like photos and videos 📸
• Or help behind the scenes with content writing, ticketing, organising files and creating social media or videos

Why you’ll enjoy it:
• Warm, friendly, creative atmosphere
• Meet new people and build confidence 🤝
• Experience in events and content creation
• Work with a small, supportive team

Locations: Lewisham or Shepherd’s Bush 📍 
👉 More info: https://volunteering.kcl.ac.uk/node/30962
or click the "Discover opportunities" 🔗 link in bio

#kingsvolunteering #bepartofsomethingbigger #londonvolunteers #creativevolunteering #community #craftcommunity #knittingclub

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Lovely time in London gathering with @_colechi and community for a biodesign discussion and natural dye workshop *･ﾟ✧

Thank you all for coming!

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👋Meet Cheryl, one of our King’s Volunteers, who has been completing the Associate of King’s College (AKC) Volunteering Pathway while volunteering with Colèchi (@_colechi ), an ethical fashion research and creative agency in London.

As an international student, Cheryl found that volunteering created space for real connection and meaningful conversations.

🗣 “Being part of Colèchi’s workshops helped me connect with people from different backgrounds, and it made my King’s experience so much richer and more fulfilling.”

Interested in the AKC Volunteering Pathway?

The AKC Volunteering Pathway lets you connect your academic learning with real-world experience through volunteering. It's a great way to broaden your understanding of culture, belief and society while contributing to the community.

Discover how the AKC Volunteering Pathway can shape your student journey at King’s!

🔗 Click the link in our bio for details

@kcl_akc

📷 Photo credit: Sophie Harbison, Colèchi

#KingsVolunteering #VolunteerSpotlight #AKC

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🧵 Step into the fascinating world of bio-design and alternative textiles at @bluegarageorg 💙!
In Biofabricate, the third instalment in the #YKWU_Unravelled series of 2025, we'll explore how #Biofabrication—the process of designing with biology—is creating innovative, sustainable textiles.

Organised by @_colechi, fostering crucial conversations, ideas, and collaboration across fashion and design.

🎟️ Get your free ticket through the link in our bio.

Blue Garage partners with @lewishamcouncil
#fashion, #design, #Biotech, #circulareconomy, #sustainaility, #Biotechnology, #Research

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