Calling all fashion features editors and UK journalists with an interest in sustainability!

Next week, a new Fair Trade and organic fashion label by Safia Minney and friends will be launched in central London alongside the release of the latest Fashion Declares' white paper - 'the Future of Fashion in the UK' - convening fashion leaders, designers, and change-makers towards a Just Transition.

When: Wednesday 30 April, from 5:30pm

Where: Bates Wells, 10 Queen St Pl, City of London, EC4R 1BE Closest Tube: Cannon Street or Mansion House

Please see below the event outline for the evening. It will be an inspiring event with a chance to network with industry leaders and touch and feel the garments and explore the supply chain. 

We would love to have you join us there.

RSVP is essential. Please email press@indilisi.com with your publication information to attend.

Event Overview:

4:00 - 5:30pm - Makers, designers and brand consultations

Arrive early to cut and purchase from Indilisi’s range of organic surplus fabrics

5:30pm - Evening event Registration & reception drinks, browse the collection

6:00pm - Indilisi Panel and Q&A A short film screening

SWALLOWS fashion crafted in the village

Safia Minney, MBE, Founder of Indilisi,

Caryn Franklin, Fashion and Identity Commentator, MBE,

& Brett & Scott Staniland, Sustainable Fashion Advocates and Models.

6:45pm - Fashion Declares’ white paper launch: The Future of Fashion in the UK

Oliver Scutt, Senior Associate at Bates Wells,

Judy Cooper and Safia Minney, Directors of Fashion Declares,

& Baroness Lola Young, Member of the House of Lords and Founder of the Ethics/Sustainability in Fashion Parliamentary Group.

7:30pm - 8:30pm- Networking & nibbles

Post event drinks, vegan & veggie platters and networking

About Indilisi

Indilisi is a project by award-winning sustainable fashion entrepreneur Safia Minney with friends and partners, including Brett and Scott Staniland, Shayla Sakora, Kate Osborne and Fair Trade groups in Bangladesh, India and Kenya.

Our responsible fashion line, which launches in Spring 2025, aims to celebrate the connection between you and the crafts people behind your clothing. We also sell surplus fabrics, made from high-quality, Certified Organic and Fairtrade cotton to makers, designers and brands.

Organic farming and craft is key to creating a regenerative future and transitioning the fashion industry. Join us in our passion for real sustainability, climate action and social justice.

Stockist details

07813786788 | https://indilisi.com/

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