FHNC Fashion Festival
Sustainable Roots, Sustainable Future:
The Fashion Heritage Network Cyprus (FHNC) proudly announces the “Sustainable Roots, Sustainable Future: FHNC Fashion Festival,” a unique, cross-cultural event presented in collaboration with UNFICYP, the British High Commission Cyprus, and Fashion Revolution Cyprus.
Date/ Location: November 30, 2024, Ledra Palace in the Buffer Zone, Nicosia,
This one-day festival celebrates sustainable fashion, cultural heritage, and the power of community collaboration
FNHC Fashion Festival:
The event aims to unite fashion enthusiasts, cultural advocates, and community leaders from across Cyprus, providing a platform to delve into the role of fashion in cultural preservation and sustainability. With an engaging agenda that includes hands-on workshops, insightful panel discussions, and a showcase of designer work, the festival demonstrates how fashion can serve as a powerful bridge, fostering unity and mutual understanding among diverse communities. With the Buffer Zone setting, this event is a testament to the role of fashion and culture in fostering peace and shared understanding across divided communities.
One of the festival’s highlights will be Workshops on Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Fashion, led by FHNC team members. These interactive sessions will immerse participants in upcycling techniques, sustainable dyeing methods and traditional weaving techniques, offering a hands-on experience with sustainable fashion practices. These workshops aim to inspire attendees to adopt eco-friendly approaches in their own work and personal lives.
The Panel Discussions will bring together esteemed experts to explore the relationship between cultural heritage and sustainable practices in fashion. The Fashion Panel will feature Professor Ioannis Michaloudis, who will present the globally acclaimed Coperni Air Bag, highlighting the intersection of art, innovation, and design. The Heritage Panel will be moderated by Europa Nostra, a leading advocate for cultural preservation, ensuring a robust dialogue on the importance of safeguarding heritage within the fashion industry.
Finally, a Pop-Up Designer Showcase will offer attendees an intimate view of the latest sustainable creations from FHNC designers. This dedicated space allows designers to present their innovative work, illustrating how sustainability can be seamlessly integrated into fashion.
Event Details:
The FHNC Fashion Festival offers a full day of exciting workshops, insightful panel discussions, and a showcase of designer work, all dedicated to sustainable fashion and cultural heritage. Held in the iconic Buffer Zone, this unique event promotes unity and innovation in fashion, bringing together diverse communities to celebrate Cyprus’s rich cultural roots and a sustainable future.
Event Agenda:
- Ongoing: FHNC Designers Showcase
- 10:00 AM: Event Start / Welcoming
- 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM: The Making of the Coperni AirSwipe Bag: A Leap into Fashion Innovation
- 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM: Natural Dye Tote Bag Workshop: Biochromes for a Sustainable Future led by Marissa Satsia
- 1:00 PM: Lunch Break
- 1:30 PM: FHNC Presentation
- 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Traditional Kourellou Weaving Workshop by Folkmona
- 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Heritage Panel Discussion: Preserving Cypriot Culture
- 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM: Tote Bag Upcycling Workshop: Reimagining Fabric Waste by Arcadia and Upcycle 4 Peace
- 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Networking Session
- 6:30 PM: Event Ends
*This event is supported by UNFICYP, British High Commission Cyprus and Fashion Revolution Cyprus
Showcased Fashion Designers and Artists
Andreani Panayides (Folkmona), Anna Demetriou, Anna Michaelidou (Yiavri mou), Antigone Papageorgiou, Ariana Papadopoulou (Akanthas), Elin Yurtdas, Ilkan Koral, Kassandra Baker, Rengin Akcan (RA Studios), Mert Ozyurekliler (Shirvanna), Michalis Pantelidis (Michalis Pantelides Studio), Şüküfe Emirtaneoğlu, Thalis Chrysostomou, Valentina Koutsoudis (Koutskouture).
