a:dress is a Folkestone-based campaign using retro reworked clothes, poetry, film, and conversations to -
raise awareness of the devastating impact of fast fashion on the planet
communicate ways that women are impacted by climate crisis
acknowledge how women are targeted by, and vulnerable to, the fast fashion industry
Artists names
Emily Allen, Claire Angel, Lucie Bowins and members of Touchbase, Patsy Burrows, Katy Casey, Nico Dunsbee, Laura Gilbert, Sjoukje Gummels, Pauline Grantham, Diana Harrison, Beth Hart, Ruth Lozano, Janet Robinson, Martina Sorghi, Katie Stevens, Kate Strickland, Pam Sullivan, Leah Thorn, Clare Unsworth, India Warden, Jasmine Warden, Dorit Young
Live demonstrations from local art/activist campaign ‘a:dress’, of how to customise and upcycle clothes, including ‘An Embellished Sweater’, ’Slow Meditative Stitch’ and ‘How To Make A No-Sew Tutu’.
Event 1 | 3 August | 10am - 12pm
Oxfam Bookshop window, 10 Sandgate Rd, Folkestone CT20 1DP
How to make hair ties from a used, torn or unwanted scarf. For a voluntary donation to Oxfam, you can choose a hair tie
Event 2 | 14 August | 12:00-15:00
Cancer Research charity shop window, 90 Sandgate Rd, Folkestone CT20 2BE
Demonstrations of ’Slow Meditative Stitch’, ‘An Embellished Sweater’ and ‘A No-Sew Tutu’
Event 3 | 15 Aug | 12:00-16:00
Cancer Research charity shop, 90 Sandgate Rd, Folkestone CT20 2BE
Have your own personal make-over with a professional stylist! Book through the Cancer Research shop as slots are limited.
Event 4 | 18 Aug | 10am-13:00
Oxfam Bookshop window, 10 Sandgate Rd, Folkestone CT20 1DP
Boro stitching is a technique that draws on Japanese traditions of preserving precious pieces of cloth. This slow meditative stitching is also good for emotional wellbeing.
Event 5 | 21 Aug | 19:00
Harbour Arm
A Climate Violence Dress, a Waste Coat and a Duster Coat made from green plastic bottles - an ‘a:dress’ Subversive Catwalk, featuring clothing customised by local women textile artists and fashion designers to raise awareness about women, fast fashion, and climate justice.
Event 6 | September
Location Shop windows on Sandgate Road, Guildhall Street, and Rendezvous Street
The a:dress Fashion Walk is a dynamic display of clothes that have been customised by local women textile artists and fashion designers to raise awareness about women, fast fashion, and climate justice. Locations: Wilko 9 Sandgate Rd, Folkestone / Oxfam Bookshop 10 Sandgate Rd, Folkestone / Coastal Car Spares 116 Sandgate Rd, Folkestone / Prestige Barbers 120 Sandgate Road Folkestone / Chambers Cheriton Place, Folkestone / The Floorshop 30 Guildhall St, Folkestone
Event 7 | Throughout September
First sighting: 25 September | 14:00 - 15:00
Folkestone Town Centre
Catch the 'Living Mannequins' around town wearing 'a:dress' clothes that have been customised by local women textile artists and fashion designers to raise awareness about women, fast fashion, and climate justice.
