This year, Central London Alliance was thrilled to be closing London Fashion Week on 22 September with Fashion Frenzee, a celebration of fashion that put community, diversity and sustainability first.
Atelier de Nalin Thakral, a selected designer from London College of Fashion, who is a couture
label that creates timeless,
handcrafted and ethically
produced occasion
wear for men and women,
reviving the
dying art of Zardosi embroidery
while ensuring fair wages and
healthy
working conditions for
artisans and
planting a tree for every
garment
sold.
CQ London (Cheongsam Quotidien), a high-end, niche fashion brand inspired by the bold spirit of 1920s
Chinese women. CQ blends Eastern
heritage with Western design,
redefining
tradition and
celebrating gender
equality through
fashion.
GOFF COURTNEY, a contemporary sartorial solution for today’s hybrid era; distilling existing garments into
one-off throw-on pieces that are
age, size and gender-free; for
changeable
climes, lifestyles –
and
waistlines!
Le Ballon Responsable (L.B.R), founded by former French rugby captain Serge Betsen, L.B.R transforms used
rugby balls into eco-
responsible, artisanal fashion
pieces. Promoting
sustainability and
community values,
L.B.R also leads awareness
workshops and inspires corporate
teams to take
climate
action.
The Collective by London 3x3 is the fashion expression of the UK's first professional 3x3 basketball
team, merging streetwear, sport,
and sustainability into a
clothing line
inspired by London's
cultural
DNA, and featuring shoes from
Bouncewear
London
Pop Specs, a rapidly growing eyewear start-up offering fun, funky and sustainable glasses. Revolutionising
the
way glasses are made, Popspecs
frames are made from acetate and
lenses cut
in 20 minutes using
recycled water,
making stylish eyewear both fast
and environmentally
responsible.
Sanya Dutta, a selected designer from London College of Fashion, redefines fun, stylish and empowering vegan
fashion with her UniFit
collection—a versatile 8-10
piece co-ord set that
celebrates unity,
individuality, and
sustainable practices through
playful storytelling and styling
that evolves
from minimalism to
maximalism.
Integrity International Trust (IIT), a UK registered charity with the mission of building positive futures for the most vulnerable people. IIT undertakes activities that improve opportunities for the most vulnerable, providing health and welfare facilities, education, job opportunities and skills training. They focus on protecting those at risk by providing rehabilitation and disaster recovery (in particular following natural disasters) and confronts the global issues of sex trafficking, a growing global crime.
Dress for Success Greater London, a registered charity that empowers women into the workplace from positions of disadvantage by providing professional clothing and styling, interview coaching and ongoing support once they re-join the workplace. Any donated items that are not suitable for their clients or their success shop are redirected to textile organisations that support the circular economy.
Sustainable show Fashion Frenzee closes LFW
Fashion Frenzee Closes London Fashion Week with a Powerful Celebration of Conscious Fashion
Conscious Couture at London’s Historic Heart