Regenerative by Design: East Village Summer Fete Live Music Showcase

For the last 4 years, The Lab E20, designed by Christopher Raeburn and supported by Get Living has emerged as London's flagship cultural hub for the circular economy and positive fashion. With our cultural programmes "Preview" (2021-2022) and "Regenerative by Design" (2022-2025) curated by Yasmin Jones-Henry, we have been able to nurture and develop a grassroots creative industries cluster that has craft, community and culture at the heart of everything we do. Join us for an evening of live music, birthday cake and performances featuring our longterm collaborators The Stratford East Choir and artist in residence Starling's World.

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Make/Share/Play!

Craft, Community and Playful Process.

🥳Come and join us at The Lab E20 for a FREE day of open-ended, playful making - exploring crochet, knitting, knotting, macrame and more!

ℹ️All experience levels welcome, from total beginners to experts - come share your skills with us 🤩💃

🧶Yarns and tools will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own projects or materials to share or collaborate!

💭This workshop will be co-facilitated by Central St Martins tutors, alumni, and students, in collaboration with The Lab E20 and as part of an ongoing CSM research project into play and creativity.

LIMITED TICKETS

As this is a free event with limited tickets please contact us if you cannot make it, and cancel your ticket no later than 24 hours prior to the event.

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What if fabric scraps could bloom again?
Rebloom is an immersive, hands-on workshop that gives discarded textiles new life, transforming them into unique, handcrafted floral accessories. Inspired by the poetry of pressed flowers, symbols of memory, sentiment, and timeless beauty, the workshop aims to reimagine the bond between what we wear and what we hold dear. Each piece you create not only tells a story but also celebrates the deep emotional resonance of fabric and form.
What You’ll Experience:

• Repurpose with Purpose : Transform fabric scraps into handcrafted custom jewellery.

• Master Craftsmanship : Learn refined hand-sewing and embellishment techniques.

• Embrace Sustainability : Embrace slow fashion with timeless and thoughtful design.

• A Second Life for Fabrics : Discover an innovative way to give discarded textiles a renewed purpose.

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Led by international singer and speaker Starling @starlingsworld, this launch is one of a kind; a concert like no other. It will open your spirit, ignite your heart and blow your mind. An evening of the highest vibes will leave you never the same again.

What to expect:

- Live performance with Starling 

- An exclusive for you before the public receive it

- Interview and Q&A on the secret to self belief

- Cake and deliciousness

Dress code:

Whatever makes you feels iconic

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Join us at The Lab E20 for a panel discussion asking Is Fashion's Future 'Genuinely' Secondhand? on June 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM. An expert panel will be exploring the impact of fakes, dupes and fast fashion on trust and authenticity in the secondhand market. Join us to discuss, debate, and discover the future of fashion together. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking event!

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The Lab E20 is where the voices of fashion and architecture collide. Blended at the intersection of materiality, our cultural programme Regenerative by Design, showcases and exhibits the material innovations emerging across the built environment through material and cultural innovation.

Our free evening event and programme for LFA has been curated and styled as "The Deconstructed Dinner Party", a format developed by RAEBURN in partnership with The Lab E20's artists in residence where the relationships between food, materials, community and place are tackled through immersive experiences.

The "first course" will consist of a live textiles dye workshop using food-waste with Bella Gonshorovitz, author of Grow, Cook, Wear, Dye. Followed by servings of dishes cooked from Bella's Grow, Cook, Wear, Dye recipe book.

The "second course" will be a workshop with regenerative material designer Cassie Quinn, where guests will experiment and explore how to make their own biomaterials and bioplastics from food waste.

The third and final course will consist of a Q&A hosted by Yasmin Jones-Henry, co-founder of The Lab E20 and Financial Times writer, where our guests will be able to learn more about both artists' work and journey into the built environment.

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YKWU Unravelled is the latest development of Colèchi's regular knit club 'You Can Knit With Us'. YKWU Unravelled explores fibres and materials, deepening our understanding of ethical and sustainable sourcing by looking at topics such as natural dye, wool, and biomaterials. Unravelled is a day-long event featuring YKWU knit corners where people learn to knit or create with community, panel discussions, live workshops and demonstrations.

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RÆBURN Studio Tour
Friday 16th May 2025 | 16:00

We’re thrilled to relaunch our studio tour series—beginning at our dynamic new(ish) space in East London—offering an behind-the-scenes experience with one of the most pioneering voices in responsible fashion.

Hosted personally by Christopher Ræburn, this intimate tour offers rare insight into the origins of the RÆBURN brand and its evolution into a globally recognised leader in responsible, innovative design. Attendees will gain a firsthand understanding of the RÆMADE philosophy, learning how military surplus and other reclaimed materials are transformed into high-concept, high-function apparel, accessories and more.

You'll explore the creative journey from initial inspiration to finished garment, as we walk through our working atelier and see our design and production processes in action. The tour concludes with an exploration of the RÆBURN archive—a curated collection that traces the brand’s bold experimentation and its lasting impact on contemporary fashion.

To close, enjoy a drink and open discussion with Christopher and the team. You'll also have the opportunity to browse and shop our products, including exclusive RÆMADE studio specials.

What You’ll Learn:

• The origins and mission behind the RÆBURN brand

• How circular design and responsible sourcing shape every product

• The influence RÆBURN has had on global sustainable fashion movements

• Behind-the-scenes insights into the atelier’s creative process

•  How heritage and innovation coexist in the

RÆBURN archive Event Details:

• Duration: 1 hour (ish) (45-minute tour + post-tour drinks and shopping)

• Cost: £5 per person with all proceeds going to Intoart, a fantastic visual arts charity based in London.

• Free for E20 residents

• Limited to 20 participants—book early to secure your spot

• Please arrive promptly; the tour begins on time
  
  Good to know:

• Children welcome with an accompanying adult

• Bicycle-friendly venue

• Dogs welcome with prior notice

• If you’re unable to attend, please cancel your booking to allow others to join

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Step into the world of Bonnie Freechild for an exclusive pre-release party! Be the first to hear her new single Dopamine in an immersive, intimate night of music, connection, and community.

This isn’t just a listening party - it’s an experience. Enjoy live performances, giveaways from local businesses, artists, and exclusive goodie bags. Hosted with The Lab E20, this event blends creativity and connection in a unique space. Dive into the pretty and gritty sonic world of Bonnie Freechild and Dopamine before its official release.

Born in Australia and raised in the jungles of Borneo, Bonnie now calls London home. Her music has been supported by BBC 1Xtra, featured on BBC Proms, and even gone viral in Southeast Asia with over a million YouTube views.

Whether you’ve followed Bonnie’s journey or are just discovering her sound, come for the music, stay for the vibes, and leave with unforgettable memories.

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