SFW HUB: CRYSTAL PALACE
20 - 29 SEPTEMBER 2024
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS ACROSS CRYSTAL PALACE, LONDON
Hosted by SFW Crystal Palace
OUR PARTNER IN CRYSTAL PALACE
Crystal Palace is one of London’s best places for vintage shops and is home to lots of people who love second-hand, homemade, repurposed and mended clothes. Local residents Hana and Jess have joined together to create a truly community-led programme for Sustainable Fashion Week. Their programme spans across several local points and several organisations including:
St Christopher’s Hospice shop in Crystal Palace sells premium pre-loved fashion and homeware, and is one of 24 shops in south London raising funds for St Christopher’s Hospice.
Brown & Green Cafe was created from scratch with a lot of love and eggs and is now a wholesome friendly brunch kitchen serving simple generous honest food at 8 locations in south London.
Crystal Palace Artists Open House (28-29 September and 5-6 October 2024) is an opportunity for artists, designers and makers to celebrate creativity and connect with the local community.
Greener and Cleaner works to normalise a greener, more sustainable way of life for residents of south east London. Together, we aim to make a measurable difference to our environment.
Pic credit: SFW Crystal Palace
SFW HUB: CRYSTAL PALACE // PROGRAMME
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RUNWAY SHOW
Runway Revolution: Fashion Show & Climate Disco
Immerse yourself in sustainable fashion at our launch evening showcasing talented local designers, eco-friendly fashion and vintage visionaries. Join us for an unforgettable fashion show and disco. Do not miss! Adults only.
Fri 20 Sep 8.00pm - late, The Gallery, Haynes Lane, SE19 3AN
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MENDED MARKET
Buy beautifully-mended secondhand clothes from St Christopher’s charity shop. Talented local makers have used #visiblemending to turn damaged, donated clothes into unique pieces that celebrate repair and reduce textile waste.
Fri 20 Sep - Sun 29 Sep, whilst stocks last
Opening times: Monday - Saturday 10am - 6pm, Sundays 11am - 4pm
St Christopher’s Crystal Palace, 56 Westow Street, London SE19 3AF.
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POP UP SHOP
Exclusive to Sustainable Fashion Week, our pop-up market celebrates eco-friendly style with curated collections of wearable vintage clothing, handmade garments crafted from reclaimed fabrics - all by talented local designers and sellers.
Sat 21 & Sun 22 Sep 11.00am - 7.00pm, The Gallery, SE19 3AN
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SOCIAL STITCH
Work on your knitting, stitching or mending at the wonderful Brown & Green café in The Triangle to get a 50% discount on a hot drink and pastry, Monday to Thursday.
Mon 23 Sep - Thu 27 Sep 8.30am - 5.30pm, Brown & Green Cafe, SE19 2PR
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SHOPPPING TOUR
Emily London guides you through all the vintage and preloved hot spots in Crystal Palace and shares her tips and tricks for thrifting the best secondhand finds.
Limited free places but requires booking. Over 16s unless accompanied by an adult
Sat 21 Sep 12pm 2pm, St Christopher’s Shop, 56 Westow Street
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SOCIAL KNIT
Meet up with Crystal Palace’s regular social knitting and stitching group, Transmitter Knitters. This is mostly a knitting group, but crocheters, embroiderers and other stitchy types are also welcome, including beginners.
Free to join, no booking required.
Tue 24 Sep 7pm - 11pm, The Faber Fox, SE19 1TQ
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STASH SWAP
Bring your leftover yarns, fabric, buttons and trimmings to exchange for new-to-you haberdashery. Free when you take home the same weight as you bring. Small fee to buy or drop only.
Sat 28 Sep 10am - 3pm, Crystal Palace Food Market, SE19 3AP.
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POWER OF REPAIR SESSION
Discover creative clothes repair using knitting, crochet, darning, sashiko, appliqué and more. Bring your own project or try something new with expert support for beginners and improvers. Free and informal drop-in. Please reserve a space so we know you're coming.
Hosted by: SFW Crystal Palace with Crystal Palace Artists’ Open House and Greener and Cleaner. The Power of Repair event is supported by the National Lottery Community Fund, distributed by Transition Together & Crystal Palace Transition Town.
Sun 29 Sep 12pm - 4pm, Upper Norwood Library Hub, SE19 1TQ.
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STYLING SESSION
Let’s Get Dressed Live including tricky styling Q&A with Nicole Akong and Girl With Bells and Whistles aka Kirsty Warriss.
Join fashion influencers and stylists as they " get dressed" in person. Our experts will also answer questions, helping you style tricky items and boost your confidence in dressing with style.
Suitable for 16+.
Thu 26 Sep 7pm - 8.30pm, Etude Coffee Shop, SE19 2TA
“Sustainable Fashion Week is a perfect fit for Crystal Palace. Just up the hill from Brixton on the Windrush Line, it’s one of London’s best locations for vintage clothes and has a unique community vibe. Our resident-led programme celebrates the creativity of local people and challenges everyone to think differently about the clothes they are buying and wearing. Come and join in!”
