Sustainable Fashion Show Hosted by Relish

To coincide with Sustainable Fashion Week, Relish hosted a sustainable fashion show at the Cabot Circus in Bristol using clothes donated by the Children Hospice Southwest, Glastonbury.

Teams from Relish were tasked with creating catwalk creations using the donated clothes to highlight that fashionable looks can be achieved by looking at recycled items, typically from charity shops.

Sam Horne, co-founder and designer of Soul Sergeants, which has two studios in Bath and Yeovil, made a guest appearance. They are leaders in sustainable practices, with 95% of materials sourced in the UK, and are committed to zero waste, utilising off-cuts in other products.

There was also a talk by local sustainable fashion stylist Becky Barnes, who inspires women to create and celebrate their unique style in a way that positively impacts both them and the planet.

The event generated considerable interest from local fashion students as well as members of the public.

All the items produced by the Relish teams were presented on the runway for the runway challenge. At the end of the event, all items, whether used or unused, were donated back to the charity.

• Soul Sergeants clothing is an actual investment. 95% of their supplies are sustainably sourced in the UK, which reduces their carbon footprint and supports the local economy. They're also not a fan of throwing anything away, with glittery offcuts saved instead of being binned, ready for reuse at a later date. Anything that cannot be reused is recycled. Always leading the way sustainably, whether it's creating zero-waste bouji bow headbands from off-cuts or upcycling edgy, pre-loved jackets and outerwear for cult collections, they ensure that your glow-up doesn't come at the expense of the planet.
• Becky Barnes is a sustainable stylist who inspires women to create and celebrate their unique style in a way which positively impacts both them and the planet. She truly believes that fashion and sustainability can coexist harmoniously and that clothing can have a positive impact on both people and the environment without compromising aesthetics or personal values.

The day was a great success, and you can see some of the fabulous fashion from the day in the video.