Main Stage Schedule

Main Stage Schedule - Saturday 7th November

11:00 am

The Good Clothes Podcast Live with Leigh Francis

Host: Joey Bevan

Speakers: TBA

Powerhouse television star and creator Leigh Francis joins designer and stylist Joey Bevan live on the Main Stage to champion the joy of authentic self-expression, creative sewing and upcycled design.

 

12:15 pm

The Good Catwalk

Host: Annaliese Dayes

Experience a fashion show where high design meets low impact.

1:30 pm

Designed with Purpose: The Fashion Brands Making with Real Bodies in Mind

Host: Hanan Tantush

Speakers: Victoria Jenkins, Ellie Brown, Kaci Horseman

For millions of people, dressing still requires an impossible compromise between style and functionality.
This powerhouse panel brings together four revolutionary UK adaptive designers who are expertly solving complex functional challenges through cutting-edge design that puts lived experience at the heart of the creative process.

2:45 pm

From Forgotten to Fabulous: How Upcycling is Reshaping Modern Style

Host: Dr. Brett Staniland

Speakers: Lindsey Hunter, Oscar Munro, Esther Knight

The future of fashion is not just about responsible sourcing and management of new textiles; it’s about looking at forgotten, discarded materials and seeing high-end potential.
These visionary creators are proving that premium design can rise from the most unexpected places. Join them as they discuss the creative chaos, engineering challenges, and artistic joy of turning yesterday’s waste into tomorrow’s most coveted fashion.

4:30 pm

The Good Catwalk

Host: Annaliese Dayes

Experience a fashion show where high design meets low impact.

Please note, timings may change due to unforeseen circumstances

Main Stage Schedule - Sunday 8th November

12:00 pm

Fast Fashion vs Future Focus: What Choices Do Kids Face Today?

Host: Kayleigh Shore

Speakers: Tendai Muraiwa, Scarlett Grace, Ronika Pandya

What does the future of fashion look like through the eyes of the next generation? Kids are growing up at a chaotic crossroads – flooded with hyper-fast fashion algorithms on social media and distressing information about the climate crisis. This inspiring panel brings together leading voices and innovators who are replacing the noise with meaningful action.
Join us as we explore how teenagers and children can confidently express their identity through clothing, resist toxic micro-trends, and utilize cutting-edge digital tools to build a creative, circular, and responsible closet.

1:15 pm

The Kidzone Catwalk

Host: Designer Kids Club

Come cheer on our young models as they prove that wearing pre-loved and sustainably made clothes is the coolest, and kindest, way to dress for the planet.

2:15 pm

The Good Catwalk

Host: Annaliese Dayes

Experience a fashion show where high design meets low impact.

3:15 pm

Radical Re-Design: Empowering Youth to Reclaim the Runway

Host: Joey Bevan

Speakers: Mariusz Malon, Hannah Pugh, Archie Putman

Explore how Junk Kouture, the world’s largest youth sustainability platform and design competition, is challenging teenagers aged 12 to 19 to design, engineer, and model high-end haute couture crafted entirely from 100% recycled materials, proving that the future of fashion belongs to the next generation.

4:15 pm

The Good Catwalk

Host: Annaliese Dayes

Experience a fashion show where high design meets low impact.

Please note, timings may change due to unforeseen circumstances

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