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SUMMARY:Circular Design for Fashion
DESCRIPTION:What to expect\n\nThis introductory-level CPD-certified  is ideal for small and medium sized fashion design businesses wishing to enhance their understanding of zero waste design and zero waste principles around pattern cutting\, the sustainable use of materials\, and the case for reuse and regenerative materials. \nThe Fashion and Textiles industry is a major contributor to global carbon emissions and the UK alone generates c.300\,000 tonnes of textile waste per year. \nA part of Design Museum Academy’s Design for Business series\, the Circular Design for Fashion workshop will empower businesses who are seeking practical tools to reduce carbon emissions and waste as part of their design practice. \nThis course has been developed in partnership with British Fashion Council’s Institute of Positive Fashion and ourselves at Future Fashion Factory\, blending expertise from academia and industry\, matching evidence-based insight with hands-on practical workshops led by top designers and industrial experts. \nSessions will include in-person case studies from fashion designers Phoebe English and Kresse Wesling\, who will showcase how they have used circular design concepts within their practice. \nThe final section of the day will cover some of the key aspects of the proposed new regulations per EU’s sustainable and circular textiles strategy\, which will introduce new requirements on how fashion products are being designed and manufactured\, marketed and disposed of. \n\n\n\n\nProgramme Outline\n\n09:00 – Arrival reception and coffee \n09:30 – Welcome and introductions \n09:45 – The Design Museum: ‘What is Circular Design?’ featuring content from the exhibitions Waste Age: What can design do? and REBEL: 30 Years of London Fashion \n10:15 – University of Leeds: What does Circular Design mean for fashion? \n11:15 – Break \n11:30 – Case study: Elvis and Kresse \n12:15 – Practical workshop – putting theory into practice \n13:00 – Lunch \n13:45 – Case Study: Phoebe English \n14:30 – Institute of Positive Fashion: Changing Landscapes – a legislative focus \n15:30 – Break \n15:45 – Curated surgery \n16:30 – End \n• Lunch and light refreshments will be provided throughout the day. \n• Your workshop ticket will give you same day access to the Design Museum exhibition REBEL: 30 Years of London Fashion sponsored by Alexander McQueen. \n  \n\nReserve your place here.
URL:https://litac.leeds.ac.uk/event/circular-design-for-fashion/
LOCATION:Design Museum\, London\, 224-238 Kensington High St\, London\, W8 6AG
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SUMMARY:Future Fashion Factory Spring Expo
DESCRIPTION:Join Future Fashion Factory at our Spring Expo\, taking place 2 May 2024 at NEXUS Leeds. \n\nThe Spring Expo will be a vital networking opportunity where attendees can share in the exciting success stories from the wider FFF membership\, as well as hear the latest updates about the FFF programme from its thought-leaders. \nThe day will merge an innovation-focused exhibition area\, where network members can connect and collaborate\, with a series of panel discussions that will tackle some of the pertinent challenges facing the fashion and textile sector today. \nWith a focus on the success stories of our members\, sustainability\, and skills\, the day will bring together businesses\, policymakers\, academics\, and researchers from across the fashion\, textile\, and digital industries to explore new capabilities and opportunities. \n\n1:30pm – 2:30pm: Registration and Welcome Refreshments \n2:30pm – 2:50pm: Commencement Talks – Tom Riordan\, Chief Executive of Leeds City Council and Professor Stephen Russell\, Director of the Leeds Institute of Textiles and Colour\, and Future Fashion Factory \n2:50pm – 3:20pm: Panel One – Follow-on Funding for Fashion and Textile Businesses \n3:20pm – 3:45pm: Coffee Break/ Networking in the Exhibition Area \n3:45pm – 4:30pm: Panel Two – Synergies between Digital Technologies and the Fashion and Textile Industry \n4:30pm – 4:45pm: Coffee Break/Networking in the Exhibition Area \n3:45pm – 5:20pm: Panel Three – Challenges vs Opportunities for Fashion Manufacturing and Reprocessing Businesses \n5:20pm – 5:30pm: Closing Remarks – Adam Mansell\, CEO\, UKFT \n5:30pm – 6:30pm: Drinks Reception/ Networking in the Exhibition Area \nTo formally register\, please complete this Microsoft Form with your details.\n \nFor any additional enquiries\, contact Giorgio Grande\, Future Fashion Factory Communications Officer at g.grande@leeds.ac.uk.
URL:https://litac.leeds.ac.uk/event/spring-expo/
LOCATION:Nexus\, University of Leeds\, Discovery Way\, Leeds\, LS2 3AA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Intellectual Property for Fashion Businesses - an Expert Legal Lab with Clarion
DESCRIPTION:The fashion industry is undergoing a transformative shift towards sustainability\, driven by increasing consumer demand for environmentally friendly and ethically produced clothing. This shift necessitates the development of innovative technologies that enable the creation and recycling of fabrics and garments with minimal environmental impact. As a result\, the industry is seeing a surge in advancements aimed at producing sustainable fashion in ways that are both ecologically responsible and ethically sound. \n\nIn a free\, in-person event (at their Leeds city-centre firm)\, Clarion will be providing an overview of how intellectual property rights can be used to protect new technologies\, fabrics and designs and be commercialised to grow businesses and to attract investment and funding. \nIn addition to exploring and exploding IP myths\, specialist lawyers in Clarion’s highly rated Intellectual Property team will be available to discuss your queries and concerns on a one-to-one basis. \nPlease register using this Eventbrite link. \n\nFor any enquiries\, contact Giorgio Grande\, Future Fashion Factory Communications Officer at g.grande@leeds.ac.uk
URL:https://litac.leeds.ac.uk/event/intellectual-property-for-fashion-businesses-an-expert-legal-lab-with-clarion/
LOCATION:Clarion Law\, Elizabeth House\, 13-19 Queen St\, Leeds\, LS1 2TW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:International Textile and Colour Conference 2025 (ITCC 2025)
DESCRIPTION:The inaugural International Textiles and Colour Conference 2025 (ITCC 2025) will be co-hosted by the Leeds Institute of Textiles and Colour (LITAC) and School of Design at the University of Leeds. \n\nA full conference website\, as well as call for abstracts will be launched shorlty. \n\nFor more information email Giorgio Grande at g.grande@leeds.ac.uk.
URL:https://litac.leeds.ac.uk/event/international-textiles-and-colour-conference-2025-itcc-2025/
LOCATION:Nexus\, University of Leeds\, Discovery Way\, Leeds\, LS2 3AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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SUMMARY:FFF Members' Corner - Buyerdock: Demystifying the Digital Product Passport
DESCRIPTION:Digital Product Passports (DPP) are a key component of the EU’s Ecological Design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)\, facilitating transparency across the supply chain. \nThis exclusive FFF Members’ Corner webinar\, presented by Kevin Dixie\, Co-Founder of Buyerdock\, will provide clarity\, practical insights\, and a structured view of how brands can best evidence the materials used in their products and their associated environmental impacts – so that they meet the ESPR’s regulatory requirements and that consumers can have a deeper understanding of the purchase decisions. \nJoin us as we explore: \n\nWhat the Digital Product Passport means for brands in 2025 and beyond\nHow early adopters are beginning their DPP journey in a measured and manageable way\nKey milestones to keep in mind as we move toward the 2027 rollout\nPractical examples of how Buyerdock supports brands in building compliance while unlocking new opportunities\n\nThis session is designed to take the pressure off by breaking down the path to DPP compliance into clear\, achievable steps. You’ll come away with a better understanding of the requirements\, realistic timelines\, and how to approach your own roadmap with confidence. \nRegister Here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0d04bfd4-2d8b-4e69-8463-f3813c70ebf3@bdeaeda8-c81d-45ce-863e-5232a535b7cb
URL:https://litac.leeds.ac.uk/event/demystifying-product-passport/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Future Fashion Factory Members Corner
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620
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SUMMARY:LITAC Research Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the LITAC Research Symposium 2026\, a two-day celebration of cross-faculty\, interdisciplinary research at the University of Leeds. Bringing together leading academics from across campus\, the symposium showcases cutting-edge work spanning Fashion and Textile Sciences\, Biological Sciences\, Food & Nutrition\, Chemistry\, Dentistry\, Physics\, Mechanical Engineering\, and beyond. \nExpect inspiring talks from distinguished experts\, interactive poster sessions where PhD researchers share their latest discoveries\, and valuable networking opportunities with scholars and industry professionals from across the UK. \n\nRegistration to open shortly.
URL:https://litac.leeds.ac.uk/event/litac-research-symposium/
LOCATION:University of Leeds: School of Design\, Clothworkers Central Building\, Leeds\, LS2 9JT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Research
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