THE NEW RURAL
BUILDING FASHION COMMUNITIES AT THE EDGE
JOIN US // DATE: FRIDAY 19TH APRIL 2024
LOCATION: NEWLYN EXCHANGE
Princes Street Penzance, TR18 2NL
TIME: 12:00 - 15:00
In light of shifting perspectives relating to sustainable and inclusive fashion practices, disrupted supply chains, regenerative farming initiatives and an evolving employment market, it is time to reframe Fashion’s urban-centric perspective to better understand the growing dialogue around creative practice outside of the city.
Arts University Plymouth BA Fashion Design brings together a group of established and independent fashion design creatives to discuss making work - just where you are and building a networked creative community at the furthest edges of the Southwest in Cornwall, England.
AGENDA
12:00 Arrive - Newlyn Exchange, Penzance // The Engine Room
12:15 Welcome & Introduction - Heather Martin, Arts University Plymouth BA Fashion Design Course Leader
12:30 Speaker - Ella McGregor - Raine Studio
13:00 Speaker - Teagan Pharoah Green - Fierce Flora Clothing
13:30 Break
13:45 Speaker - Alice Sainsbury - Tao Studio
14:15 Q & A - with speakers
14:30 Networking
15:00 Close
