Wardrobe Talks

The upcoming one of Wardrobe Talks

22nd February 2025

the 7th of Wardrobe Talks & SWAP shop

Reuse, Mend, Repair, Repurpose, & SwapThis wardrobe talk is dedicated to a sustainable approach to our clothing - reusing, mending, altering, repurposing what we already have with a tactile experience of material sensation, i.e. different materials’ feel, their production, end of life and everything in between.ANDSwap shop event by ZERO Fashion CIC.The Wardrobe Talk itself starts at 2.30pm but worry not if you come earlier or later as one of us will discuss textile, clothes and everything you are interested in with you as you come, bring some unwanted clothes with you.Garments you would like to swap should be of a good quality, clean, and in a wearable condition.22nd February, 1-4pmWirral Environmental NetworkSandon Building, Falkland Road, Wallasey, CH44 8ER

Future, present & past Wardrobe Talks

with Jane Gordon

the 6th of Wardrobe Talks

ZERO WASTE PATTERNS

She has an interest in fabric sustainability and is driven to reduce the amount of fabric waste that comes alongside making clothes. At her Crafters & Makers studio in Hoylake, she teaches sewing skills to people of all ages and she still enjoys making costumes and props occasionally for Claire House and Liverpool Museums.

18th January 2025

door opens at 2 o'clock, talk starts at 2.30pm

at Northern Lights, the CAINS Brewery Village, 5 Mann St, Liverpool L8 5XJ

Dress Up for Youself

the 5th of Wardrobe Talks

WEAR WHAT YOU LOVE * LOVE WHAT YOU WEAR

Christmas special talk when all attendees are guests who can share they love for what their wear & why. 

You can come in a fancy dress, mask or costume, uniform, pyjama, little black dress, traditional national costume, sport outfit, all black tie - it's up to you! What outfit makes you feel yourself, what dress is sentimental for you (i.e. "senti mente' feel with your mind), what makes you feel calm and satisfied. Dress for yourself and share with us.

14th December 2024 

talk starts at 2.30pm

Rococo Coffee House, First Floor, 61 Lord Street, Liverpool L2 6PB

with Cathy Wright

the 4th of Wardrobe Talks topic is

LAZYKATE TEXTILES

Cathy Wright is passionate about heritage crafts, soil to soil approach and wellbeing. She sparkles interest in crafts to keep the skills alive. 

She teaches spinning, weaving and dyeing. She runs a variety of workshops to suit different ways of learning, these include daily, two day, weekly and online workshops.

9th November 2024 

door opens at 2 o'clock, talk starts at 2.30pm

at Northern Lights, the CAINS Brewery Village, 5 Mann St, Liverpool L8 5XJ

with Alistair McCready

The 3rd of Wardrobe Talks topic is

MCCREADYBAGS

mccreadybags are about one-of-a-kind handmade bags are purses like patchworked recycled denim, others are made of Liberty London fabrics, some are featuring David Bowie, having neon stripes, or a bold ‘LIVERPOOL’ or ‘BRIGHTON’ print on.

12th October 2024 

talk starts at 2.30pm (in the public space)

at Tate Liverpool + RIBA North

Mann Island, Liverpool L3 1BPFree admission Opening times: Monday to Sunday 10.00–17.50

with Dr Esther Pugh

The 2nd of Wardrobe Talks topic is 

FANTASY, FEELINGS & FUN 

Dr Esther Pugh will speak about a charity shop experience: Charity Shop Typology, Charity Shop Motivations, Charity Shop Benefits, Charity Shop Environment, Charity Shop Community

14th September 2024 

door opens at 2 o'clock, talk starts at 2.30pm

at DoES Liverpool, 1st Floor, The Tapestry, 68-76 Kempston Street, Liverpool L3 8HL 

with Dr Esther Pugh

The 1st of Wardrobe Talks topic is

LOOKING & FINDING FASHION 

Dr Ester Pugh is a dedicated believer in the power of fashion as a force for good. A creative voice and catalyst, shaping a new generation of professional skills development for the fashion retail and marketing industry.

13th July 2024 

door opens at 2 o'clock, talk starts at 2.30pm

at DoES Liverpool, 1st Floor, The Tapestry, 68-76 Kempston Street, Liverpool L3 8HL