Call for Upcycling Fashion Designers – London Fashion Week 2026

♻️ CALLING UPCYCLING & SUSTAINABLE FASHION DESIGNERS

NICOLA Arts is looking for designers to take part in our Upcycling Fashion Weekend during London Fashion Week 2026.

On 26 & 27 September 2026, the Ministry of NICOLA Arts will become a creative space dedicated to sustainable fashion, upcycling and reimagining clothes and materials.

The weekend will feature:

👗 Upcycling Fashion Show
🖼️ Fashion & Design Exhibition
✂️ Creative Upcycling Workshops

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are inviting upcycling, sustainable and emerging fashion designers who create original pieces by transforming:

♻️ Pre-loved clothing
♻️ Vintage or unwanted garments
♻️ Fabric offcuts and discarded textiles
♻️ Recycled or reclaimed materials
♻️ Existing clothes creatively redesigned into something new

You don't need to be an established fashion brand. We welcome independent designers, emerging creatives, fashion students and experienced designers who share our passion for creativity and sustainability.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?

Selected designers will have the opportunity to showcase their creations during our Fashion Show and/or Exhibition at the Ministry of NICOLA Arts.

This is an opportunity to:

✨ Present your designs to a London audience
✨ Showcase your creativity during London Fashion Week
✨ Meet and connect with other designers and creatives
✨ Promote sustainable and circular approaches to fashion
✨ Share your story and the inspiration behind your work
✨ Potentially contribute to an upcycling workshop

HOW TO APPLY

Register through this Eventbrite page to express your interest in participating.

After registering, NICOLA Arts will contact you for further information about your collection/designs and participation.

Please have ready, where possible:

• Your name or fashion brand
• Photos/videos of your work
• Instagram, portfolio or website
• A short description of your upcycling work
• Whether you are interested in the Fashion Show, Exhibition, Workshops, or a combination

📅 26 & 27 September 2026

📍 Ministry of NICOLA Arts
642 Wandsworth Road
London SW8 3JW

♻️ REDUCE • REUSE • REIMAGINE

Fashion doesn't always need something new. Sometimes the most exciting designs come from giving something old a completely new life.

Come and be part of a creative weekend celebrating fashion with purpose.

NICOLA Arts
All Arts, No Limits