Fashion Loves Comedy

November 16, 2024 in EVENTS, SUSTAINABLE, FASHION

We are so excited to announce that we will be part of a brilliant fashion and comedy show in December.

“Stitches” combines a catwalk show with comedy acts from female, trans and non-binary comics. It promises to be a fun and totally stylish evening. Presented by pioneering social enterprise Fashion Loves Comedy, the show will raise money for charity, Choose Love.

We’ll be showcasing brand new designs featuring our signature drape and strong silhouette, all created ethically from sustainable materials, of course.

Following the success of the first Fashion Loves Comedy event featuring Jenny Éclair in London, “Stitches” has a great line-up of comedians and designers. You’ll watch the comedians strut down the runway in a designer outfit before delivering a “draw-dropping” set.

The ticket price includes a donation to Choose Love, a charity supporting refugees and displaced people.

Don’t miss the chance to see our new collection live and enjoy this brilliant show.

5th December

Left Bank, Leeds

7.30-11pm

Tickets: fashionlovescomedy.com

Gaia – Mother Earth: Fashion Remade Fashion Show

July 02, 2024 in CIRCULAR FASHION, FASHION, EVENTS

We’re very excited to take part in the ‘Gaia – Mother Earth Fashion Re-made’ Show at Kirkstall Abbey on Sunday 21st July.

The sustainable show, featuring 20 creatives and designers celebrates the fact that you don’t have to buy new to look amazing! It will take place in the dramatic setting of Kirkstall Abbey as part of the Kirkstall Art Trail.

The Kirkstall Art Trail organisers set the challenge to create an outfit from a charity shop haul. You know the ZARAMIA AVA offering will have our trademark impact, with loads of style, drape, and a strong silhouette!

You can see all the outfits at the Fashion Show and purchase them afterwards in the Cancer Research Charity shop in Kirkstall Retail Park.

Kirkstall Art Trail takes place on 20-21st July and is a glorious feast of art and creative activities. Dozens of local artists will be showing their work in venues and private homes in the area. If you’re inspired (we challenge you not to be!) you’ll be able to let your creative juices flow at fun workshops in various venues.

An online map will be available to help you navigate the trail.

https://kirkstallarttrail.co.uk/digital-map-2024/

We hope to see you there!

Gaia- Mother Earth Fashion Remade

Kirkstall Abbey

2pm, 21 July

Free entry.

ZARAMIA AVA Showcasing at the Bo Carter Fashion Show

January 15, 2024 in FASHION, SUSTAINABLE, EXHIBITION, EVENTS

ZARAMIA AVA is celebrating a brilliant fashion showcase in Leeds on Friday the 10th of November. We joined Bo Carter and ten other designers on the runway at Bo’s charity Fashion Show. The event was spectacular, with fabulous music, makeup and innovative design. It was exciting to see the work of so many sustainable fashion designers and work with a diverse range of models.

The event at Archive showed local designer Bo Carter’s latest collection and work from ten other designers. Proceeds from raffle and ticket sales went to charity Choose Love which responds to emergency situations partnering with local organisations to provide funding, materials or volunteers to help refugees.

Our collection of ten feminine looks and four masculine outfits featured a striking monochrome palette with rich mustard added into the the mix. Distinctive prints balanced with blocks of black and mustard brought a dynamic feel. Stylish draping, and asymmetry gave dressy womenswear soft lines and flow, while menswear reflected Japanese influences with edgy shapes, layering and timeless silhouettes.

Our stylish midi print dress is perfect for a wedding or other special event. It’s made from a variety panels and is fully lined to sit beautifully on the body. It features our flattering signature drape and is fitted at the waist for a stunning silhouette. Worn by Laura c Brown It’s available made to measure.

Our oversized top stood out on the runway with a bold monochrome print reminiscent of Japanese script. Modelled by TSMRWHK. This item is a limited edition garment made from end-of-roll fabric saved from landfill. There is one available.

Inclusivity is at the core of our brand and we love to create garments that look and feel great on everyone. Show organiser Bo Carter brought together models of different sizes, genders and abilities, some professional, some not. We were thrilled to have a diverse and inclusive group of models walking for us and they did a fantastic job.

We’d like to thank everyone who helped to make our showcase shine: Bo Carter; models, dressers, Archive staff.

Our new collection will be available on our website to buy soon.

Images taken by Ben Cumming Photography

ZARAMIA AVA Stall at The Archive Christmas Market

November 25, 2023 in EVENTS, SUSTAINABLE, SUSTAINABLE GIFTS

We’ll be at the first ever Archive Christmas Market on Saturday 2nd December, selling our beautiful range of sustainable gifts, accessories and clothing.

Only 4 weeks until Christmas and we’re very excited. It’s our favourite time of year. We’re thrilled to be joining other top indie makers at Archive’s inaugural Christmas market.

As well as our unique luxury clothing, we’ll have bags, accessories, prints and jewellery on our stall to help with your guilt-free seasonal shopping.

To make your shopping experience even better, there’ll be mulled wine, brunch and other seasonal treats on offer.

We’d love to see you there.

Free Entry

10-4.30

Sat 2nd December

Archive, 94 Kirkstall Rd, LS3 1HD

Council Car Park 1 min away.

ZARAMIA AVA will be showcasing at the Bo Carter Fashion Show

September 07, 2023 in EVENTS, FASHION, SUSTAINABLE

We are delighted to be showing our latest designs in a Charity Fashion Show in November. Get a first look at our chic and flattering new occasion wear for women and men at an event in aid of Choose Love.

We’ll join Bo Carter and nine other sustainable designers in an evening of exciting and fresh fashion. See our looks on the catwalk and visit our stall and stalls from other designers.

Venue: Archive, 94 Kirkstall Road Leeds LS3 1HD

Date and Time: Fri, 10 Nov 2023 18:30 - 22:00 GMT

Tickets are just £5 (plus booking fee) and all money raised will be donated to Choose Love, a fantastic charity that provides vital support to refugees and displaced individuals, focusing on their essential needs and fostering a sense of solidarity and dignity.

Purchase your tickets here

Please note that if the ticket cost is a challenge, email bo@bocarter.co.uk for a free ticket—no questions asked. Alternatively, if you can contribute more, kindly consider it.

ZARAMIA AVA STALL AT THE LEFT BANK ART & MAKERS MARKET

June 29, 2022 in EVENTS

ZARAMIA AVA at the Left Bank Summer Art & Makers’ Market

Saturday 2nd July, 10am-5pm

Did you know that most of our products are handmade? Our garments are designed and made in house.

We also partner with a local jeweller and crochet artisan.

Our prints and printed t-shirts are all designed in-house and printed in locally.

As it’s summer, there's no better time to browse an amazing Left Bank Makers' Market!

We’d love to see you there!

Entry to the market is free and a great opportunity to buy cool stuff, support local artists and hang out in the beautiful garden. Good vibes all round! Bring your friends, bring your family, bring your pets - everyone is welcome

Summer Makers Market

Sat 2 Jul 2022 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Left Bank Leeds, LS6 1LJ

The makers markets are FREE, so come along and support local talented makers and hang out in the garden.

ZARAMIA AVA STALL AT SMART WORKS LEEDS SUMMER SALE

June 09, 2022 in EVENTS, FASHION, SUSTAINABLE GIFTS

SmartWorks Leeds Summer Sale

We are excited to announce that we’ll be showcasing our sustainable gifts and garments at the SmartWorks Leeds Summer Sale on Friday 24th June.

We’re thrilled to be supporting fantastic charity SmartWorks which helps women to gain employment by providing them with high quality interview outfits and coaching to help them feel their best.

The sale at Corn Exchange, Leeds, is a brilliant opportunity to snap up designer, vintage and one-off sample sale items from some of the most sought after brands.

Come along and see us on Friday and grab a bargain from our samples rail or treat yourself to some of our exquisite handmade sustainable garments. Shop our gorgeous gift range and our circular fashion t-shirts.

We will be donating 20% of our sales to the charity.

Details

Friday 24th between 6.00 - 9.00pm

Leeds Corn Exchange

Call Lane, Leeds

LS1 7BR

Please note that this is a ticketed event. For info and to book, visit :

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/smartworksleeds1/700134

ZARAMIA AVA STALL at Left Bank’s Night Market

May 23, 2022 in EVENTS

Eat, Drink & Shop!

Sounds good to us!

Come and visit us on our ZARAMIA AVA stall at the fantastic Left Bank Night Market on Friday the 27th May.

The monthly event has everything you could need for a perfect evening with friends pizza, drinks, music and around 20 stalls from local artists and makers.

We will be there with our gorgeous range of sustainable fashion, zero waste accessories, jewellery and prints.

See you there!

Free entry & dog friendly!

Friday 27th May

6pm-11.30pm

Address:

Cardigan Rd, Burley, Leeds LS6 1LJ

Images Left Bank

https://www.leftbankleeds.org.uk/

ZARAMIA AVA Stall at Leeds Corn Exchange for Smart Works

October 11, 2021 in EVENTS

ZARAMIA AVA will be at The Smart Works Leeds Fashion Sale
Will will be having a Stall there on
Fri 12 Nov 2021 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM GMT

Leeds Corn Exchange, LS1 7BR

We will be donating 20% of our profits to the Smart Works Charity.

Calling all fashion lovers! The Smart Works Leeds Fashion Sale is here for our Autumn/Winter event to celebrate our 2nd birthday!

Join us on Friday 12 November for an exciting evening of fizz, music and shopping at the beautiful Leeds Corn Exchange in the city centre with all proceeds coming to Smart Works Leeds.

Guests can expect designer, vintage and sample items from the most well known and sought-after brands - we've got your wardrobe sorted, all at incredibly discounted prices. This is guilt-free, sustainable shopping at its best with all proceeds going directly to supporting Smart Works Leeds; a UK charity which gives unemployed women from across Yorkshire the clothing and coaching they need to get the job and transform their lives.

There are 4 shopping slots available: please make a note of the timings when booking as tickets are non-transferable.

Shopping Session 1: £5

Join us from 6pm to 7pm for a straight from work session of shopping and be first in line to grab the treasures on offer.

Shopping Session 2: £5

Join us from 7pm to 8pm for our second shopping slot. Stock is refreshed between sessions.

Shopping Session 3: £5

Join us from 8pm to 9pm for an evening of fizz and shopping. Stock is refreshed between sessions.

Shopping Session 4: £5

Join us from 9pm to 10.30pm for our final shopping session. Don't worry, there will still be plenty to shop as we re-stock between sessions and there might even be a few extra discounts as we close...

Please note: no children under the age of 12 may enter the event. The event is downstairs in the Corn Exchange and accessed via stairs, though a lift will be available for wheelchair use. You will need to show your ticket to access the event space. All tickets are non-refundable.

Link to buy tickets

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/smartworksleeds/585239

About Smart Works

https://leeds.smartworks.org.uk

Smart Works support women from a range of different backgrounds and age groups back into employment by providing coaching so they feel more confident and start believing in their own ability to succeed.

They also provide high-quality interview-appropriate clothing, shoes and accessories (theirs to keep) to wear for their job interview, and high-quality work-appropriate clothing, shoes and accessories when they get the job.

The time their clients spend with us can be transformative. They give women the confidence, the self-belief and the practical tools they require to succeed in securing a job and start a new chapter in their life.

They are a small but passionate team and we’re supported by a brilliant team of skilled volunteers who help deliver the service.

Earth Overshoot Day!

August 01, 2018 in EVENTS, SUSTAINABLE, ZERO WASTE

What is earth overshoot day?

All the natural resources that the earth can provide us for the year have already been used up this year today on the 1st August 5 months earlier this is disgraceful. All the resources we use from now on are taken from the earth.

Pom to the People Exhibition!

October 25, 2017 in EVENTS, EXHIBITION, SUSTAINABLE

The Pom to the People Exhibition was shown at the Gallery at 164 in Leeds.

It was called Pom to the people by Stitch up. Stitch up are a social enterprise, keeping the value of craft alive, they run local workshops for all things handmade, teaching people who are eager to lean new skills crafting.

The exhibit showed lots of colourful handmade pom poms transformed into typography artwork. The Pom poms were made from various workshops held by Stitch Up. They were very sustainable and used scrap yarn and material, recycling the yarn into amazing artwork.

Normally typography is harsh and sharp in 2D form, but with this artwork it had a soft edge to it as it. made up of colourful fluffy Pom Poms, showing texture and a 3D element.

I particularly liked the Love art, this was made up of four separate letters, its very versatile, you could move the pieces horizontal to have the artwork shown in a different way.

There was also a long piece of paper in the middle of the exhibition saying what makes you happy? There was all these colourful answers. manly people answered saying their pets made them happy. This was a great activity to get involved in.

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ZARAMIA AVA now available at The Veg Out Cafe

July 20, 2017 in CRUELTY FREE, SUSTAINABLE, EVENTS, ZERO WASTE

A vegetarian & vegan pop up cafe and art space displaying local artists, this is a great idea!

Situated at 33a Lands Lane Leeds ( where the Candy Heroes Shop used to be )

The pop up is running for 6 weeks from 3rd July to 13th August.

The food is by the Grub and Grog shop all Vegan and vegetarian, you can also purchase local produce vegetables, herbs and plants.

There are workshops, exhibitions and visuals throughout the 6 weeks. All available to view and book, on the Veg Out cafe event on Facebook.

Their Ethos is Constantly evolving promoting sustainability and zero waste which is in line with the ZARAMIA AVA Ethos.

Showcasing local artists with some amazing products. You can find all sorts from ceramics to hanging plants, beautifully illustrated designs to geometric jewellery & fashion.

ZARAMIA AVA IDENTITY unisex products such as:

+ Versatile oversized t-shirts locally screen printed, they can be worn in many ways, they come in white, black and grey. Packaged in ZARAMIA AVA branded, biodegradable brown paper bags.

+ Laser cut geometric jewellery in a variety of sizes and lengths. Made with hemptique cord which is naturally dyed with no chemicals, all zero waste and locally produced. Available in gold, black, mirrored gold and walnut wood. Choose from small, medium or a large size logo in 2 different lengths. Packaged in ZARAMIA AVA branded biodegradable cardboard boxes.

+Locally made metallic pocket mirrors with a variety of geometric designs to choose from. Packaged in ZARAMIA AVA branded 100% ethical linen drawstring bags.

+ Locally Handmade Crocheted Pom Pom beanie hats with vegan acrylic yarn available in black and gold & black. Packaged in ZARAMIA AVA branded biodegradable brown paper bags.

All also available online at www.ZaraMiaAva.com/identity

Links

www.facebook.com/vegoutleeds

www.twitter.com/vegoutleeds

http://www.grubandgrog.co.uk/events/vegout

http://www.leedsinspired.co.uk/events/veg-out-cafe

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Modern Japanese Design Exhibition & Material World Debate!

March 30, 2017 in TRAVEL, SUSTAINABLE, EVENTS

Modern Japanese Design Exhibition at Manchester Art Gallery!

This was one of the reasons we went to Manchester, I have been looking forward to this exhibition for a while, as I'm very inspired by Japanese culture and their values.

The exhibition was situated at the Manchester Art Gallery. The art gallery was showing room after room of paintings. One modern painting in particular caught my eye.

The painting showed Skulls growing out of a plant, this was painted on reclaimed wood which was a great contrast and an interesting material. The image itself played on the idea of the living & the dead.

Roses 2007

Jai Redman an inspiring artist, an environmental activist with thought provoking art.

We walked up to the Modern Japanese Design exhibition area on the third floor.

The exhibition was in a spacious room. On the right hand side there was this beautiful arrangement of clothing and interior design pieces. The colour scheme was monochrome with hints of bright red, the concept was very pleasing to look at. This exhibition was showing the work of great designers such as Issey Myiake, Rei Kawakubo.

The garments were a mixture of draping and 3D shapes.

I wasn't so keen on the way garments that were placed in the middle, of the room. There was no colour scheme involved, the garments looked like they needed ironed, they just didn't sit well together, which was a shame.

Among the exhibition there were Japanese definitions on the walls, which were great to read.

Among the exhibits there was a variation of clay items that were transformed into geometric shapes, which resembled pleating.

There was also plastic art, made out of recycled PET bottles, they were formed into geometric shapes that could be flat packed and opened out.

Wandered about Chinatown!

Basically a row of Chinese restaurants takaway and gift shops which where very cute, selling all sorts of gifts. The main reason we went was to look at the immense Chinese gate.

Afflecks Palace

A building that's full of creativity. You could spend hours in there getting lost. The best thing was whilst walking up the stairs they had thought provoking words advertising no derogatory labels.

https://www.afflecks.com/

Image credit: http://www.johnmeephotography.com/return-to-afflecks-palace/

Bundobust

We visited bundobust for a quick snack, the restaurant was a lot bigger than the Leeds venue. It was between 12-4pm so we were able to get 2 dishes for £7 they tasted delicious and were quite filling, my favourite dish was the okra fries. They have a great variety of vegan options which is great!

http://www.bundobust.com/manchester/

Material World Panel Debate at Selfridges

Whilst we were walking around the venue we spotted signs on the rails of designers for the Material World campaign. I was slightly disappointed there wasn't a whole concession/area specifically for material World. The talk was on the menswear floor next to the community clothing concession. We were welcomed to the event with a champagne reception also elderflower and raspberry drink for the non drinkers. It was one of the most intriguing and thought provoking events I have attended.

Talking about all things sustainable and what the panellist do to retain a sustainable business. They offered advice on what emerging designers could do to be sustainable.

Read more about Selfridges sustainability policy here:

http://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/features/info/sustainability

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