WHEN:

Tuesday 25th Feb 16.00-18.00

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Join UWE Fashion Textiles for an exciting Panel Discussion on the future of fashion in Bristol, during Sustainable Fashion Week's Future Citizen Week. The event brings together students, academics and innovative local fashion start ups and practitioners, the event will open up conversation about the varied opportunities for fashion across materials, design, communication and community sharing visions for fashion in our vibrant city.

Chaired by Lizzie Harrison our panel for the evening include;

Lisa Matzi, founder of Rebel Patch

Weronika Stelmach, founder Weaving Change

Arabella Crandon, Co founder of Mber creative

Amelia Brown, Knitwear Designer

Dr Emma Rigby, Associate Director in Fashion, UWE

With a focus on how changemakers can shaping the future of fashion in Bristol our event will includes a tour of BA Fashion Textiles Work-in-progress Show responding to themes of regenerative, inclusive and digital fashion futures.

WHERE TO FIND US: Our event will take place in 0C2, Publishing Lab, Bower Campus

HOW TO SIGN UP:

Places are limited, so please sign up at https://bristolfashionfutures.eventbrite.co.uk

Venue Information:

Disabled parking: Yes

Step-free access: Yes via ramp

Automatic doors: Yes

Accessible toilets: Yes

Induction loop: Yes

Guide/ assistance dog-friendly: Yes

Quiet spaces available: Yes

Travel information

Cycle: Bower Ashton campus is easily accessible from several local cycle routes. There are showers, lockers, bike shelters and free bike tools available on campus. Follow this link for cycle info and routes to all campuses. https://www.uwe.ac.uk/life/campus-and-facilities/getting-to-and-from-uwe#section-2

Walk: Bower Ashton campus is a 30 min walk from the city centre. You can use the address City campus at Bower Ashton, Kennel Lodge Road, Bristol, BS3 2 JT in google maps to plan your route.

Bus: Get the X4, X1, X6, X7 or X9 which stops near the campus. Follow this link for more information. https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west/routes-and-maps/universities/uwe

Drive: Parking is very limited and for permit holders only. Please ensure you have either an annual permit OR a pay daily permit on display in your windscreen, and only park within marked bays.