Rolling Stones Sustainable Collaboration + Leicester Made Tickets Live!

23-05-2025

Newsletter 9th April 2025

Leicester Made welcomes Leading Sponsors!

We are thrilled to announce the official sponsors of Leicester Made – a huge thank you to Kornit Digital, Style3D, Alvanon, and ASBCI for their incredible support!

Kornit Digital – Leaders in sustainable, on-demand digital textile printing, transforming the fashion industry with waterless printing solutions. kornit.com
Style3D – Pioneers of 3D fashion design software, Style3D empowers creativity, efficiency, and sustainability in fashion development. style3d.com
Alvanon – A global authority in fit and sizing, helping brands achieve consistent garment fit through innovative technology and data. alvanon.com
ASBCI – The UK’s leading fashion and textile association, committed to knowledge sharing and industry best practice. asbci.co.uk

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Spotlight on Exhibitor: Meesha Group

Meesha Group, based in Leicester, is redefining on-demand and sustainable fashion with over 30 years of experience. Operating from a 75,000 sq ft facility, Meesha offers flexible, speed-to-market solutions including Print On Demand®, Test & React, and custom embellishments across retail, licensed, tour, and corporate sectors.

They are committed to sustainability through upcycling, digital printing, and a mission to be carbon neutral by 2028. Ethical production is guaranteed through Fast Forward, SMETA, and Fair Labour Association membership.

Have Your Say: US Tariffs & UK Fashion

Fashion Roundtable is calling on UK fashion businesses to submit their views on how US tariffs are impacting trade. With support from the Department for Business and Trade, your voice can influence future policy.

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Our CEO Speaks at the UN!

We’re proud to announce that Jenny Holloway, CEO of Fashion-Enter Ltd, will be speaking at the United Nations Fashion and Lifestyle Network Annual Meeting on May 19, 2025. Jenny will highlight why UK-based proximity sourcing is more vital than ever in the face of escalating global tariffs.

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Inspiring the Next Generation: World of Work, Islington

Today, April 9th, Jenny Holloway is speaking to 13–16 year olds at a World of Work seminar in Islington, sharing exciting insights into careers in fashion and how to break into the industry.

🔍 Find out more about World of Work

New In: Indilisi Fabrics at FC Designer Collective

We’re delighted to announce that Indilisi’s organic, traceable fabrics, hand-selected by ethical fashion pioneer Safia Minney MBE FRSA, are now stocked at our FC Designer Collective store in Islington!

Safia, founder of People Tree, is a true sustainability trailblazer. We’re honoured to support this new retail project with seven stunning sustainable fabric rolls now available—and more to come!

📍 FC Designer Collective, 113-115 Fonthill Rd, London N4 3HH (just steps from Finsbury Park station!)

Rolling Stones x Fashion-Enter: A Sustainable Hit!

We’re rocking out with excitement! Fashion-Enter has teamed up with The Rolling Stones and Bravado for a limited-edition, sustainable capsule collection.

Crafted in London using upcycled tour T-shirts, these one-of-a-kind pieces combine iconic graphics with ethical garment production.

🛍 Available now at RS No.9 Carnaby and online at rsno9.co.uk
Launch date: April 4th, 2025

Coming Soon: Maeknit x Fashion-Enter, Haringey

We’re partnering with Maeknit, the game-changing knitwear start-up, to bring their first London studio to life at our Haringey site!

Founded by a dynamic team, Maeknit removes waste and inefficiency in fashion production with responsive, zero-waste tech. Get ready for a more sustainable future of knitwear—right here in the capital.

Twin Needle x Restart Scheme Workshop at FTA Leicester

This week, the Fashion Technology Academy Leicester welcomed candidates from the Restart Scheme for a special 3-hour workshop in partnership with Twin Training.

During the session, learners were introduced to industrial sewing machines and guided through the process of creating simple garments. Using deadstock materials, participants upcycled items into tote bags, wallets, and tops, showcasing their creativity and resourcefulness.

The workshop aimed to build confidence, develop new skills, and encourage participants to progress into further training or employment in the fashion and textile industry.