SLOW FASHION FESTIVAL
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Come support 60+ indie fashion designer-makers + boutique brands across the weekend + walk away with a wardrobe refresh that’ll have you bagging compliments left, right + centre… And be sure to stick around for an incredible live music showcase by grassroots champion, The Sound Sniffer., and workshops by independent fashion zine, The Grey.
✂️ WORKSHOPS ✂️ CURATED BY THE GREY ZINE
SAT 16 MAY
ZINE MAKING with The Grey
Fashion magazines play a huge role in the way we cosume fashion, as well as the way it makes us feel about ourselves - in this workshop we're taking the power back! Join The Grey for a chilled, beginner-friendly session of restructuring the fashion magazine and taking up your own space in physical media.
You’ll learn:
How to fold your mini zine
Collaging techniques
Fashion magazine structures + stereotypes
A brief history of the zine v. the magazine
11:30-1pm + 2-3:30pm
Tickets £16.96
BOOK HERE
SUN 17 MAY
CLOTHING REPAIR TECHNIQUES with Saywood founder, Harriet
Learn to mend + extend the life of your clothes in this small-group, hands-on workshop led by Saywood founder, Harriet Saywood-Bellisario.
Bring a well-loved piece back to life as you learn simple, practical techniques including darning, stitching, button attachment, hemming + decorative patching – whether you’re fixing discreetly or turning wear into a feature.
This relaxed session is designed for beginners + improvers alike, with plenty of guidance throughout.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A calm, supportive space to learn at your own pace. No experience needed – just bring a garment to mend (or use provided materials).
11am-1pm
Tickets £49.46
BOOK HERE
CRAFTERNOON DROP-IN with The Grey
2-5pm
FREE, JUST DROP IN – No booking required!
🎶 LIVE MUSIC 🎶 CURATED BY THE SOUND SNIFFER
SAT 16 MAY
12pm – Sansha
1pm – Temm
2pm – Ewan Samms
3pm – Matilda Rowe
4pm – The Halfway Kid
SUN 17 MAY
12pm – Alex Cambridge
1pm – Ormella
2pm – Ashaine White
3pm – Dominie Hooper
4pm – Esme White
🛍️ MARKET 🛍️ CURATED BY N4 MAKERS’ MARKET
We’re bringing together a super exciting mix of independent designer-makers working slowly + sustainably. Expect small-batch clothing, beautifully constructed everyday staples, statement outerwear, handmade dresses, tailoring, contemporary separates + seasonless wardrobe heroes designed to outrun fast fashion trends.
Alongside garments, you’ll find handmade accessories including silkscarves, hats, bags, belts + jewellery, plus natural fibre pieces, woven textures + one-off designs created with real love + stunningattention to detail.
We’ll also be joined by independent skincare brands formulating in small batches – think botanical face oils, nourishing balms, handmade soaps, bodycare + gentle, plant-led products designed with sustainability in mind.
Everything you’ll discover has been created by practising designer-makers who prioritise quality, thoughtful production + originality to create well-made pieces with timeless personality.
When you visitmake sure you stay + chat with the makers behind the pieces you admire, and take in spectacular performances by grassroots musicians curated by our brilliant music partner, The Sound Sniffer. If you’re feeling creative, our indie fashion zine collaborator, The Grey, is running some incredible workshops throughout the weekend – see what’s on above!
Make sure you leave plenty of time to make a day of it around Coal Drops Yard: the place is packed with brilliant brunch spots + places to grab lunch + dinner, from the street food faves on Lower Stable Street to more established names like Caravan, Dishoom, Lina Stores + El Pastor.
Other attractions we recommend while you're mooching around Coal Drops Yard are Queer Britain Museum on Granary Square (the UK's first museum of Queer culture, which boasts a fascinating archive AND the world's first virtual reality museum) AND Word on the Water – a beautiful bookshop-on-a-boat offering shelves upon shelves of best-setlling reads.
KEY INFO
🎪 SLOW FASHION FESTIVAL | Curated by @n4makersmarket
📅 May 16 + 17
⏰ 11am-5pm
📍 Coal Drops Yard, Main Yard, Kings Cross, N1C 4LW
📍EXACT LOCATION: what3words.com/buyers.cloak.rooms
👥 60+ Designer-makers + boutique brands
🎶 Live music by @thesoundsniffer
✂️ Workshops by @thegreyzine
🥙 Street food, bars + restaurants
♿️ Accessible
🐶 Dog friendly
🎟️ FREE ENTRY – BOOK FREE TICKETS
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GETTING THERE…
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Coal Drops Yard’s Main Yard is a short 7-minute walk from Kings Cross St Pancras station, making this an amazing spot for those coming from both within + outside London.
PARKING
The car park is located on Canal Reach and has 231 public parking bays. There are 10 charging points (7-22w) available for EV drivers + fouraccessible bays on each floor.
Reservations – Book your spot in advance via JustPark.
Opening hours – 08.00-22.00, 08.00-22.00, Mon-Sunday (incl. bank hols) – exit any time
Tariffs – Up to 2 hours: £8 / 2-4 hours: £12 / 4-6 hours: £18 / 6-24 hours: £38
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