Fashion District

We’re excited to announce the Fashion District Showcase on 2nd June at 8pm, in the heart of Spitalfields Market, celebrating London’s most exciting emerging fashion talent. Hosted by Spitalfields E1, in partnership with SXSW London, this one-off event redefines the traditional runway. Creatively directed by Kim Howells, the Showcase features a curation of evolving fashion designers soundtracked by DJ Mr Redley. Animating the C-Screen, next-gen fashion will extend beyond the physical using new tech to blur the boundaries between light, movement and digital form. Following the Showcase, join us at ALFI for the official After Party and connect with the creatives shaping the future of fashion. Limited tickets available. Book now via the link in our bio. -- @sxswlondon @spitalfieldse1 @alfi_spitalfields @cscreensltd @lcflondon_ Dress: @sabirahofficial

On 2 June, Fashion District is partnering with Spitalfields E1 and SXSW London to present a landmark Showcase spotlighting fashion's most exciting emerging designers. Moving beyond the traditional catwalk, the event merges physical runway with digital innovation. Creatively directed by award-winning stylist Kim Howells and soundtracked by DJ Mr Redley, striking digital twins will be presented on the C-Screen — extending the runway into new dimensions and blurring the boundaries between light, motion and human form. Step into the future of fashion. Book your ticket now via the link in bio. -- @sxswlondon @spitalfieldse1 @cscreensltd @lcflondon_ @kim_howells

Looking back on a great Tuesday night! After a full day of final pitches and campaign shooting, Manufacturing Futures 2026 start-ups and judges and Kim Howells, Creative Director of the Fashion District Showcase this June, and her team gathered at Double O Martini Bar to round off the day. Stay tuned for our designer announcements coming soon. -- 📷: @davebenett @doubleomartinibar

Meet one of the digital artists behind our upcoming Showcase: Imogen Fox. Imogen is a creative technologist and immersive artist working across 3D, XR, AI, and graphic design to create immersive visual worlds. Her practice explores the shifting relationship between perception and reality, informed by cyberfeminism, surrealism, and post-human thought. Through speculative digital environments, she examines how bodies, machines, and virtual worlds intersect. For the Showcase, Imogen’s work will be presented during the runway. As the designers take to the stage, striking digital twins will be presented on the C-Screen, creating a layered experience where fashion, motion and digital form converge. Have you got your ticket yet? Book now via the link in our bio! -- @sxswlondon @cscreensltd @spitalfieldse1 @lcflondon_

Meet the Creative Director of Fashion District's upcoming Showcase: Kim Howells. A stylist known for her distinct eye and ongoing work across Dazed & Confused, V, VMan and Hunger, Kim has shaped shows for David Koma, Zandra Rhodes, Piers Atkinson and Fred Butler, while continuing to champion emerging talent. On 2 June, she will creatively direct our one-off Showcase in partnership with Spitalfields E1 and SXSW London, bringing together six next-gen designers in a runway that merges physical presentation with digital innovation. Speaking about the Showcase, Kim says, "Fashion District creates such a unique and exciting opportunity to showcase designers fusing tech and sustainability at the iconic London Spitalfields. I’m honoured to be working with them again to creatively direct a live fashion show combined with a forward-thinking digital collaboration. This experience promises to be packed with ambitious, thought-provoking talent representing much of London now." Book your tickets for the Showcase and After Party via the link in our bio! -- @kim_howells @laraj246 @spitalfieldse1 @sxswlondon

Swipe to take a look back at our Critical Friends Day. A few weeks ago, we welcomed our shortlisted startups to Plexal for a day of fast-paced feedback and insight from industry experts. Thank you to all our brilliant panelists for their time and expertise.

Introducing Brilliant Dyes – one of the shortlisted businesses on Manufacturing Futures 2026. Brilliant Dyes is tackling the environmental and health impacts of synthetic dyes across textiles, cosmetics and food. Using an innovative, low-cost process, the company extracts vibrant natural dyes from algae, harnessing photosynthesis to reduce carbon emissions at scale while offering a safe, sustainable alternative for industry.

Introducing Circle-8 – one of the shortlisted businesses on Manufacturing Futures 2026. Circle-8 is building the infrastructure needed to make textile-to-textile recycling viable at scale. Through automated sorting and pre-processing, it transforms non-reusable textiles into high-quality feedstock, bridging the gap between waste and circular production.

Introducing Danu Water – one of the shortlisted businesses on Manufacturing Futures 2026. Danu Water develops industrial water recycling systems designed to close on-site water loops. Its technology treats wastewater to a process-ready quality, helping manufacturers reduce freshwater use, minimise discharge and improve efficiency.

Introducing Dye Recycle – one of the shortlisted businesses on Manufacturing Futures 2026. Dye Recycle is a UK-based fibre reclamation company transforming real-world waste into high-performing materials. Its green chemistry technology separates clean fibres from vibrant colours, refining unrecyclable textiles into spin-ready fibres for new production.

Introducing Fevvers – one of the shortlisted businesses on Manufacturing Futures 2026. Fevvers is replacing animal feathers with a scalable, plant-based alternative for fashion and design. Positioned at the intersection of sustainability and luxury, it enables brands to maintain aesthetic impact while reducing environmental and ethical risks.

Introducing Infinity Blue – one of the shortlisted businesses on Manufacturing Futures 2026. Infinity Blue is pioneering a circular colour system that recovers indigo from denim waste. Using a natural, chemical-free process, it transforms discarded materials into a reusable dye source – reimagining colour as a continuously renewable resource.