ReStyle Dublin: A Sustainable Fashion Expo
About this Event
Have you ever been curious to explore the world of sustainable fashion? ReStyle Dublin will be a free all day event taking over Dun Laoghaire on Saturday the 4th July to celebrate sustainable fashion. Activities and events will include workshops in repair and upcycling, swap shops, clothing repair stations demonstrations in skills new and old, masterclasses in sustainable fashion techniques and practices, talks and panel discussions as well as exhibitions, a sustainble clothing market and fashion show.
The Lexicon Library will host the majority of our days schedule of events including our demonstrations, talks, exhibits, repair station, fashion show and information and is open to the public.
The Carnegie Library will host our workshops which will require the free purchase of add on tickets
Hartley's Restaurant Terrace will host our sustainable clothing market and swapshop
And other pop up events happening around Dun Laoghaire will create a sustainable fashion trail through the town with something for everyone! .
With support from the Rediscovery Centre and funding from MyWaste.ie and The Irish Environmental Network, ReStyle Dublin offers the opportunity for anyone to learn new skills, get inspired with new habits and learn from the leading experts in sustainable fashion across the country.
Follow us on instagram to keep up to date with days schedule of activities as new events will be added and time slots announced in the coming weeks
Agenda
Drop-in sewing lab all day (no booking required)
Info: Come and learn how to use a sewing machine in the Lexicon Library and get advice and instruction from an experienced teacher Richelle Corcoran
DIY Garment Alteration Masterclass
Info: Learn how to alter and repair your own clothes to fit your body from an experienced seamstress and tailor Anne O'Donoghue
Selling Clothes Online Masterclass
Info: Come to our masterclass in selling clothes online led by a sustainable fashion thrifting entrepreneur Vicky Salganick
Pop Up Repair Cafe with Change Clothes
Info: Change Clothes Dublin will be running a free clothing repair station all day in the Lexicon Library
The Global Impact of Sustainable Fashion
Info: The Rediscovery Centre will be delivering an all day information event in the Lexicon Library highlighting the impact the clothes we buy have on the planet and how we need to be more conscious of what we consume
Sustainable Fashion and Community
Info: Sheila Clancy O'Donnell is a sustainable fashion academic and owner of Circular Dress Collaborative and will be delivering a lecture on how community initiatives can make a massive difference in lowering the carbon footprint of clothing
🕑: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Clothes Swapping with Swap till Ye Drop
Info: Bring your pre-loved clothes to our clothing swap at Hartley's Restaurant Terrace and find some new things to treasure or donate things for others to enjoy
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
ReStyle Your Wardrobe
Info: This workshop is designed to empower you with the tools and knowledge to build a sustainable and authentic personal style with sustainable stylist Roisin Kelly
🕑: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Textile Printing
Info: Textile Artist Hannah McElroy will be delivering a demonstration in different types of clothes printing, showing people how they can personalise and restyle their own garments and outfits
🕑: 10:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Embroidery Workshops
Info: There will be 2 embroidery workshops led by Sandra Reynolds throughout the day. Learn how to personalise and epicycle your clothes and create that connection that will make you want to keep something forever
🕑: 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Zero Waste Clothing with Understory
Info: Come to our workshop led by Alex `Konieczka on the origins of our textiles, where they end up and how we can integrate reuse projects and do simple zero waste textile projects at home
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Cyanotype and Solar Printing Demonstration
Info: Come to our cyanotype/solar printing demonstration led by Cuan Cusack who will be showing us how to print silhouettes onto a blank canvas with the power of the sun alone
Masterclass in Clothing Longevity
Info: Led by mywaste.ie this masterclass will teach people all about the different techniques we can integrate into our daily lives to make our clothes last longer
Visible Mending Workshop
Info: Led by project prolong we will be running an interactive workshop in visible mending and repair in wool and denim darning
Demonstration in Modular Fashion
Info: This demonstration will show attendees how you can create a blue print for clothing out of shapes that can be fitted together to create garments using up cycled and repurposed material
Weaving Demonstration
Info: Christina Nicotra will be leading demonstrations in different weaving techniques new and old to inspire people to take up this sustainable hobby and garment creation technique
🕑: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
The Future of Fashion Show and Panel Discussion
Info: Hosted by Fionnuala Jay, we will be bringing our future of fashion show to the lexicon library's Studio theatre, showcasing sustainable clothing innovation in Dublin, up and coming designers, vintage collections, pre-loved looks and many more. This will follow a panel discussion with speakers from mywaste.ie, NCAD and the rediscovery centre on what the future of sustainable fashion looks like
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