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Secondhand fashion show to debut at Ashton Court
Sustainable fashion brand Clothemod is hosting its fourth fashion show on June 7 from 1pm to 4pm at Ashton Court Mansion.
The collection will be made up of a secondhand and vintage pieces while also displaying bespoke designs from Bristol designers.
A taste of what the show has to offer – photo: Meg Cox
The clothing on display will be accompanied by jewellery from Silver & Steel, a Bristol- based jewellery design collective.
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Work from Hebe Rusk, a tie up-cycler, who prints her designs and artwork onto secondhand ties, will also be featured.
Secondhand up-cycled ties, designed by Hebe Rusk, will feature in the show – photo: Meg Cox
Meg Cox, Clothemod founder, has partnered with Smart Works for the event, a charity which helps unemployed women access the clothing, coaching and confidence needed to enter the workforce.
The collection for Clothemod’s fourth fashion show is inspired by the 1966 Czech film, Daisies, a feminist film about two best friends playing pranks on each other and getting up to mischief.
Cox also sought inspiration from bluebells which, hidden for most of the year, dramatically come into bloom in April and May.
She said “both (Daisies and bluebells) are audacious in their own way. That’s the attitude embodied in this collection; of owning your own identity.”
All tickets for the show include a goodie bag – photo: Meg Cox
The event promises themed baked goods from vegan bakery, Busy V Bakery and all attendees can expect a complimentary drink, a goodie bag and opportunities to buy clothes from the collection.
The event will take place at Ashton Court Mansion, where there will also be a best-dressed competition for whichever attendee is wearing the best outfit.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet the designers involved.
Cox has committed that ticket sales profits will go towards fairly paying all those involved in running the event, hoping to end a culture in the fashion industry where workers often go unpaid.
Clothemod’s bluebells and mischief fashion show will take place on June 7, from 1pm-4pm, at Ashton Court Mansion.
Main photo: Zara Williams
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