ZARAMIA AVA Showcasing at The Kirkstall Art Trail Fashion Show at Kirkstall Abbey
We’re delighted to be part of this year’s Kirkstall Art Trail Fashion Show. It was a great success last year and we had a lot of fun taking up the challenge to turn charity shop finds into catwalk-worthy outfits.
The show takes place on 19th July in the iconic Kirkstall Abbey church as part of the annual local art festival. We’ll be one of a group of designers who have been challenged to create an upcycled outfit on a £30 charity shop budget.
This year, we found some great upholstery and curtain fabric to have fun with.
Why not come down and enjoy a feast of local creativity and celebrate sustainability.
Event Details:
Free Entry,
2pm, 19th July,
Kirkstall Abbey Church, the Nave.
Fashion Loves Comedy
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.
Thread not Dead - Circular Fahsion
A dump truck of textile waste is burned or buried every second. And less than 1% of all clothing is turned back into new clothing at the end of its life.
What if you could send your worn-out clothing for recycling certain that it’s going to get made into new clothing, and receive credit to spend on stores like our ZARAMIA AVA circular fashion range?
That’s exactly what you can do through Teemill’s Thread not Dead campaign. Teemill is a clothing manufacturer that we at ZARAMIA AVA partner with. They produce our designs sustainably using organic cotton.
The clean-energy company have a circular manufacturing process, including QR codes on their items to enable to them to be easily returned and recycled at the end of their lives.
Now, you can send them any 100% cotton item that has a readable care label by post for free. In return, you’ll get credit to spend in stores like ours.
Head here to get your free returns label: https://teemill.com/threadnotdead/
Shop our fabulous circular fashion range here: https://www.zaramiaava.com/circular-fashion
Gaia - Mother Nature: Fashion Remade Show
We love anything to do with sustainability and fashion, so we were absolutely delighted to take part in the Gaia - Mother Nature: Fashion Remade challenge in Kirkstall, Leeds.
The charity event, which was part of the Kirkstall Art Trail, culminated in a brilliant catwalk show on 21st July.
We were one of 16 designers who took on the challenge of transforming charity shop bargains into outfits. The show, in the stunning Kirkstall Abbey ruins, presented the results of the challenge and showcased a ton of imagination and style. There had been a lot of work behind the scenes!
We started with a trip to the Cancer Research shop in Kirkstall where we had great a great time rummaging for items which inspired us. We came away with a duvet set, a pair of curtains, a quilted coat, 2 jersey dresses, a pair of leggings, a playsuit, a pleather skirt and dress, a nude shift dress, a multicoloured top and a jump suit. So much to play with!
While most of the designers made one outfit, ZARAMIA AVA couldn’t help going above and beyond with 4 outfits, a total of 11 garments, two scarves and a bag. Being zero waste is in our DNA, so we didn’t leave much scrap!
We used our current designs as a basis for creating the new garments, mixing prints and using different fabrics together. Some of the brighter prints made great scarves to add colour to the monochrome bedding fabric and we used the cutout detail in the burgundy pleather dress to accent the sleeves of the black and burgundy jacket.
Bandeau’s as are a staple of our collections, and we love how our nude and orange print ones have come out. Our favourite garment, however, is our EMI dress. We cut the fabrics pieces in diagonal shapes which gave a unique look to the garment.
We were excited to see our outfits on the catwalk and our models, did a brilliant job of bringing them to life.
It has been a really interesting challenge for us. Usually, we stick to subtle prints, neutral or understated colours but we enjoyed introducing some brighter shades and mixing fabrics. Working with the pleather surprisingly trouble-free.
It wasn’t all easy though! With only three weeks to complete the challenge, there was a great deal of work to be done to disassemble the charity shop clothes and piece together enough fabric to bring our vision to life. We even added lining to all but 3 of the garments and finished everything with our signature label.
It’s been a great experience both creatively and practically. We feel inspired to work more with different fabrics and take some more trips to the charity shop!
We’d like to thank the organisers of the Kirkstall Art Trail of the fashion show, our models and all those involved.
Gaia – Mother Earth: Fashion Remade Fashion Show
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.
Read more about it here
https://kirkstallarttrail.co.uk/fashion-show-1st-for-kirkstall-art-trail/
Kirkstall Art Trail
20-21 July, 11-5pm
Around Kirkstall
Free, though there is a small charge for some activities
ZARAMIA AVA Showcasing at the Bo Carter Fashion Show
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 will be showcasing at the Bo Carter Fashion Show
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 SMART WORKS LEEDS SUMMER SALE
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 :
ZARAMIA AVA Sustainable Gifts Ideas
We have a range of sustainable gifts, these are great for birthday, special occasions, christmas presents or to just treat yourself!
What ever your price range we can cater for you.
Price range up to £10.00
These are great for small present / stocking fillers
IDENTITY OCTAGON KEYRING | Small | Black - £3.99
https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/octagon-keyring-small-black
IDENTITY OCTAGON KEYRING | Medium | Wood - £4.99
https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/octagon-keyring-medium-wood
HEAD WARMER | Latte
Price range £11-£25
UNISEX INCLUSION ORGANIC TOTE BAG | BLACK GEOMETRIC HANDS - £12.00
https://zaramiaava.teemill.com/product/unisex-inclusion-organic-tote-bag-black-geometric-hands/
IDENTITY OCTAGON NECKLACE | BLACK - £14.50
GEOMETRIC RABBIT BAG | Natural Organic Cotton - £14.99
https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/geometric-rabbit-bag-natural-organic-cotton
TOGETHER BLACK & WHITE GEOMETRIC HOLDING HANDS PRINT - £15.00
https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/together-black-and-white-geometric-holding-hands-print
INCLUSION BLACK & WHITE FADE GEOMETRIC HANDS PRINT - £15.00
https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/inclusion-black-and-white-fade-geometric-hands-print
WOMENSWEAR DIVERSITY ORGANIC BOXY T-SHIRT | WHITE GEOMETRIC THUMBPRINT £19.00
ARM WARMERS | Black - 14.99
GEOMETRIC IDENTITY OCTAGON BAG | Black Organic Cotton - £19.99
https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/geometric-octagon-bag-black-organic-cotton
POM POM BEANIE HAT | Grey and Black £19.99
https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/pompom-beanie-hatblack-grey-jkesk
IDENTITY OCTAGON NECKLACE | WOOD £19.99
https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/octagon-necklace-wood
BRASS OCTAGON | Gold Filled Bracelet -£20.00
https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/brass-octagon-gold-filled-bracelet
Price range - £25-£50
OCTAGON EARRINGS | Brass £25
OCTAGON | Sterling Sliver Bracelet - £25.00
https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/octagon-sterling-sliver-bracelet
OCTAGON PENDANT | Sterling Silver Necklace - £30.00
https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/octagon-pendant-sterling-silver-necklace
MENSWEAR ORGANIC PULLOVER HOODIE | WHITE GEOMETRIC OCTAGON - £40.00
https://zaramiaava.teemill.com/product/menswear-organic-pullover-hoodie-white-geometric-octagon/
AIKO | COWL ASYMMETRIC TOP | Black & White £50.00
https://www.zaramiaava.com/womenswear/aiko-cowl-asymmetric-top-black-white
Price range - £51- £75
CHO | Black Denim Clutch Bag - £50.00
HIRO | Wide Brim Black Hat £55.00
https://www.zaramiaava.com/womenswear/clutch-bag-yp94n-rlnfn
FUMI | Furoshiki Bag Grey Irish Linen £60.00
https://www.zaramiaava.com/womenswear/furoshiki-bag-grey-irish-linen
Price range - £76-£100
OBI BELT | Black Organic Cotton £80
https://www.zaramiaava.com/womenswear/obi-belt-black-organic-cotton
AI | COWL ASYMMETRIC DRESS | Mustard £90.00
https://www.zaramiaava.com/womenswear/ai-cowl-asymmetric-dress-mustard
MIU TOP | Black Irish Linen £100
https://www.zaramiaava.com/womenswear/miu-black-top-irish-linen
If you can’t decide we also do ZARAMIA AVA gift cards in a range of prices.
ZARAMIA AVA Gift Card £5-£175
If you would like any thing made to order or more personalised please email us at info@zaramiaava.com
Valentine’s Day Edit
We have curated a Valentine’s Day edit to show you our best picks for Valentine’s Day!
We have our Sustainable Jewellery Range.
These limited edition pieces area extra special they have been hand made in collaboration with a local artisan Alice & Stars.
We absolutely love them and think you will as well.
The perfect gift to give.
We also have a range of other sustainable gifts to give that special someone In your life.
Our prints are so popular and look amazing framed, they work well as a single piece of artwork but also great in a set.
TOGETHER BLACK & WHITE GEOMETRIC HOLDING HANDS PRINT | £15.00
We are currently running a Valentines Day Promotion to share the love.
Valentines Day is for everyone purchase our Art Prints for whoever you love and put a smile on their face!
Receive 30% off our Art Prints!
Use code ‘VALENTINES30%’ at the checkout.
Our geometric design are printed on Recycled Paper.
Our artwork is printed by local sustainable printers based in Leeds.
We will donate a percentage of the profits to our chosen charity, we are supporting Black Lives Matter and the charity chosen is Black Minds Matter UK.
Our Unisex Circular Fashion Range
Not only that buying our prints and circular fashion range you will be also helping us give to a percentage of our profits to charity, we have chose Black Minds Matter UK as our charity.
The design is inspired by self checking for your health for breast cancer awareness. We will be donating a percent of the profits to CoppaFeel! a Breast Cancer charity.
And they are also vegan, cruelty free and made with 100% organic cotton and printed in the UK in a renewable energy-powered factory.
ZARAMIA AVA Gift Card from 5.00
Struggling to find that perfect gift for someone special, give them the gift of choice with our ZARAMIA AVA Gift Card.
This Gift Card can be used on our Womenswear, Menswear & Accessories.
The Eco Directory UK
We are featuring The Eco Directory UK to help you shop sustainable gifts this christmas!
You can find them at https://www.econabee.com/the-eco-directory-uk
They have sectioned off categories to help you easily find what you are looking for:
We have added a couple of independents they are featuring so you can see what is on their website but please check it out as there are many more eco businesses on there.
ZARAMIA AVA Sustainable Gifts
Did you know we have sustainable gifts, these are great for birthday, special occasions, christmas presents or to just treat yourself!
What ever your price range we can cater for you.
Price range up to £10.00
These are great for small present / stocking fillers
IDENTITY OCTAGON KEYRING | Small | Black - £3.99
https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/octagon-keyring-small-black
IDENTITY OCTAGON KEYRING | Medium | Wood - £4.99
https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/octagon-keyring-medium-wood
GEOMETRIC COMPACT MIRROR | Black were £8.99 now only £4.99
https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/geometric-compact-mirror-black
GEOMETRIC COMPACT MIRROR | Gold were £8.99 now only £4.99
https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/geometric-compact-mirror-gold
Price range £11-£25
UNISEX INCLUSION ORGANIC TOTE BAG | BLACK GEOMETRIC HANDS - £12.00
https://zaramiaava.teemill.com/product/unisex-inclusion-organic-tote-bag-black-geometric-hands/
IDENTITY OCTAGON NECKLACE | BLACK - £14.50
GEOMETRIC RABBIT BAG | Natural Organic Cotton - £14.99
https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/geometric-rabbit-bag-natural-organic-cotton
TOGETHER BLACK & WHITE GEOMETRIC HOLDING HANDS PRINT - £15.00
https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/together-black-and-white-geometric-holding-hands-print
INCLUSION BLACK & WHITE FADE GEOMETRIC HANDS PRINT - £15.00
https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/inclusion-black-and-white-fade-geometric-hands-print
WOMENSWEAR DIVERSITY ORGANIC BOXY T-SHIRT | WHITE GEOMETRIC THUMBPRINT £19.00
GEOMETRIC IDENTITY OCTAGON BAG | Black Organic Cotton - £19.99
https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/geometric-octagon-bag-black-organic-cotton
IDENTITY OCTAGON NECKLACE | WOOD £19.99
https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/octagon-necklace-wood
BRASS OCTAGON | Gold Filled Bracelet -£20.00
https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/brass-octagon-gold-filled-bracelet
Price range - £25-£50
OCTAGON EARRINGS | Brass £25
OCTAGON | Sterling Sliver Bracelet - £25.00
https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/octagon-sterling-sliver-bracelet
OCTAGON PENDANT | Sterling Silver Necklace - £30.00
https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/octagon-pendant-sterling-silver-necklace
MENSWEAR ORGANIC PULLOVER HOODIE | WHITE GEOMETRIC OCTAGON - £40.00
https://zaramiaava.teemill.com/product/menswear-organic-pullover-hoodie-white-geometric-octagon/
Price range - £51- £75
CHO | Black Denim Clutch Bag - £50.00
HIRO | Wide Brim Black Hat £55.00
https://www.zaramiaava.com/womenswear/clutch-bag-yp94n-rlnfn
FUMI | Furoshiki Bag Grey Irish Linen £60.00
https://www.zaramiaava.com/womenswear/furoshiki-bag-grey-irish-linen
Price range - £76-£100
OBI BELT | Black Organic Cotton £80
https://www.zaramiaava.com/womenswear/obi-belt-black-organic-cotton
MIU TOP | Black Irish Linen £100
https://www.zaramiaava.com/womenswear/miu-black-top-irish-linen
If you can’t decide we also do ZARAMIA AVA gift cards in a range of prices.
ZARAMIA AVA Gift Card £5-£175
If you would like any thing made to order or more personalised please email us at info@zaramiaava.com
The Balenciaga Exhibition: Shaping Fashion at the V&A
Balenciaga exhibition: Shaping Fashion was held at the V&A museum in London it was truly amazing.
The exhibition was separated into 2 parts. We started upstairs as it was quiet busy downstairs. The upstairs part of the exhibition showed how Balenciaga shaped the modern fashion industry, and how he influenced fashion designers throughout the years. The layout was very modern and minimalist in a large spacious area.
The exhibition was split up into categories such as cut, minimalism, perfection, volume and drape. Within these categories were large glass boxes which held the modern designers take on the words influenced by Balenciaga.
There was a great video on designers talking about how Balenciaga inspired them and their Collections.
The downstairs section of the exhibition showed the history of Balenciaga. From his loyal clients to his catwalk shows. This part of the exhibition was a contrast to upstairs, shown with more of a historical look.
There was an area where you could try on a cape which was a particular pattern made by balenciaga himself and see how you would wear the garment, as a skirt, dress, cape.
Walking around the exhibition they showed clothing made in toiles then the garment made in delicate fabrics and vivid colours. They also had an X-ray image of the dresses as a background, this was very interesting it gave a modern feel to the exhibition, mixed among the historical artefacts. The X-ray showed the inside of the garments, all the detailing and some even has pins that had been mistakenly left inside.
Mini videos were dotted around the exhibition showing the separate pattern pieces that made up the garment and how they were assembled to the finished garment, these videos where very intriguing, you got lost watching them. Even the simplest of patterns made the most exquisite dresses.
There was a section of the exhibition where you could make your very own one seam coat out of origami, it showed the appeal of zero waste and the simplicity of shape but most of all it showed how much thought went into the designing and pattern cutting process.
