Bristol Cathedral is set to host Fashion on Earth, a sustainable fashion show by Sustainable Fashion Week (SFW) aimed at spotlighting the environmental impacts of the textile industry.
This unique event, staged alongside artist Luke Jerram’s exhibition Gaia: Our Home Planet, combines fashion, art, and activism to inspire attendees to rethink their relationship with clothing and nature.
In addition to the runway show, Fashion on Earth will feature a makers market, live poetry, readings, musical performances, and an opportunity for participants to make pledges for a more sustainable future.
Amelia Twine, SFW’s founder, expressed hope that attendees will experience a shift in mindset rather than simply absorbing information.
“There is increasing evidence that fashion is killing the Earth, and we’re inviting people to join with us now to rethink their relationship with clothing and nature,” she stated.
Unlike traditional SFW events focused on skill-sharing and swaps, Fashion on Earth will emphasize artistic expression and community engagement.
Community catwalk director and stylist Lauren Reed emphasized the collective effort behind the event, inspired by the concept of regenerating Earth’s soil.
“Community is key to change,” Reed explained, adding that events like this can be powerful catalysts for transformation.
The catwalk will showcase designs created from sustainable materials like reclaimed fabrics, organic cotton, and locally sourced wool, celebrating fashion within planetary boundaries.
Emma Hague of South West England Fibreshed noted that the cathedral’s setting adds “gravitas” to the event’s message, framing the conversation around ecological awareness and interconnectedness.
To support inclusivity, the models will represent the local community, with additional representation from Able Model Management, which seeks to broaden traditional beauty standards.
Makeup and beauty students from South Gloucestershire and Stroud College will be lending their talents to the event, further amplifying community involvement.
As awareness around sustainable fashion continues to grow, Fashion on Earth marks a meaningful step in challenging fast fashion’s dominance, with second-hand shopping predicted to outpace fast fashion by 2030.
Through events like these, SFW hopes to encourage more people to embrace fashion choices that respect both humanity and the planet.
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