Sustainable Fashion Week Comes to Wolverhampton
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This September, Reinvntd CIC is bringing Sustainable Fashion Week to Wolverhampton with a weekend of thought-provoking conversations, conscious shopping and creative workshops.
Taking place from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 September 2026, our opening-weekend programme invites local residents, artists, makers, families, students and businesses to explore how we can rethink our relationship with fashion.
Whether you want to join an important conversation about overconsumption, discover independent sustainable businesses, learn a new creative skill or introduce your children to upcycling, there is something for everyone.
Sustainable Fashion, Art & Business: Panel Talk and Networking
Friday 25 September 2026 | 6:00pm–9:00pm
Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1DU
Free to attend
What can art and fashion teach us about the way we consume and how might creativity, innovation and business help us build a more sustainable future?
Join Reinvntd CIC for a special panel discussion inspired by Wolverhampton Art Gallery’s internationally significant Pop Art collection. Emerging alongside the rapid growth of advertising, mass production and consumer culture, Pop Art provides a fascinating starting point for a modern conversation about what we buy, wear and discard.
Using fashion as a lens, our speakers will explore overconsumption, circular business models, material innovation, repair, reuse and the roles that artists, designers, businesses, local authorities and communities can play in creating positive change.
Hosted by Maya Patel, Founder and Director of Reinvntd CIC, the discussion will be followed by audience questions and an opportunity to meet and connect with other attendees.
The event forms part of Wolverhampton Art Gallery’s Friday Lates programme, Wolverhampton Business Week and Sustainable Fashion Week.
Sustainable Fashion & Makers Market
Saturday 26 September 2026 | 10:00am–4:00pm
The Lock Works, The Chubb Building, Fryer Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1HT
Free entry
Shop differently and support independent businesses at Wolverhampton’s Sustainable Fashion & Makers Market.
This vibrant market will bring together sustainable-fashion brands, vintage and preloved sellers, upcyclers, artists and independent makers from Wolverhampton and across the West Midlands.
Visitors will be able to browse a curated selection of sustainable clothing, accessories, jewellery, upcycled creations and handmade products while meeting the people behind the businesses.
Whether you are searching for something unique, hoping to refresh your wardrobe more consciously or simply curious about sustainable living, the market is a welcoming place to discover new ideas and support local creativity.
Everyone is welcome, and free tickets can be reserved in advance.
From Tee to Tote: Crochet an Upcycled T-Shirt Bag
Saturday 26 September 2026 | 10:00am–1:00pm
Medicine Bakery, The Chubb Building, Wolverhampton, WV1 1HT
Early-bird tickets £30 | Standard tickets £40
Transform reclaimed T-shirt yarn into a colourful and practical crochet bag during this relaxed three-hour workshop.
Led by workshop facilitator Sumayyah, participants will learn the techniques needed to create a unique handmade bag while discovering how unwanted clothing can be given an entirely new purpose.
A selection of colourful reclaimed T-shirt yarn will be available, with all materials and equipment provided. Your ticket also includes a hot drink and freshly baked pastry from Medicine Bakery, giving you the opportunity to slow down and enjoy a mindful morning of making.
Basic crochet experience is required, but you do not need to be an expert. You will leave with new skills and your own upcycled bag to take home.
Presented by Reinvntd CIC in collaboration with Medicine Bakery.
Make a Teddy Outfit: Children’s Sewing Workshop & Picnic
Suitable for children aged 6+
Sunday 27 September 2026
Morning session: 10:00am–1:00pm
Afternoon session: 2:00pm–5:00pm
Cup of Joy, 7 Mount Road, Penn, Wolverhampton, WV4 5SN
Early-bird tickets £15 | Standard tickets £25
Children are invited to bring their favourite teddy bear for a delightful afternoon of sewing, upcycling and imagination.
Guided by textile artist Kate Tilley from Stitchety, children will learn simple hand-sewing skills and create a brand-new outfit for their teddy using reclaimed fabrics.
No previous sewing experience is needed, and all materials and equipment are provided. Children simply need to bring a teddy and plenty of imagination.
Once the outfits are complete, children and their teddies will celebrate their creations with a cosy Teddy Bear’s Picnic featuring sandwiches, refreshments and sweet treats.
Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the session.
Presented by Reinvntd CIC in collaboration with Stitchety and Cup of Joy.
Why Join Sustainable Fashion Week in Wolverhampton?
Sustainable fashion is not only about buying differently. It is about valuing what we already own, learning practical skills, supporting responsible businesses and recognising the creativity that can emerge when we see unwanted materials in a new way.
Through talks, workshops, markets and community activities, Reinvntd CIC’s Sustainable Fashion Week programme brings people together to share ideas and take positive, practical action.
Some activities have limited capacity, so we recommend booking early to secure your place. We look forward to welcoming you to Sustainable Fashion Week in Wolverhampton.
Friday 25–Sunday 27 September 2026
Presented by Reinvntd CIC, the local hub for Sustainable Fashion Week in Wolverhampton.
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