Models on a catwalk

Join the farewell: Celebrate Island fashion at the Heritage Fashion Show this Friday

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If you haven’t already, don’t forget to grab your tickets for Stitch Department‘s exciting Heritage Fashion Show this Friday (22nd September).

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The team is absolutely thrilled to be hosting the event as a celebration of the many fashion shows that have taken place at the former Elizabeth Packs store over the years.

It’s a fitting send-off for a location that has been a cornerstone of Island fashion, as the Packs building is set to close for renovation soon.

A new beginning
From the Autumn, the Packs building will close as it goes under renovation for a year. The objective is to transform the building into an exciting community arts centre.

However, before the scaffolding goes up and the transformation begins, Stitch Department has organised a final fashion show, filled with creatives and businesses from the Island.

Local talent on the catwalk
The catwalk will consist of local Island businesses, artists and creatives.

In an exciting twist, there was an opportunity for five artists or designers to receive a £200 commission to create an outfit to go down the catwalk.

Browse and mingle
Not only will you be treated to a unique fashion showcase, but you’ll also have an area where you can browse everything you’ve seen on the catwalk.

Other stalls from Island fashion and textile businesses will be present as well.

And for those who fancy a drink, the bar will be open, with a welcome drink included in the ticket price.

Get your tickets
The Heritage Fashion Show takes place on Friday 22nd September at Department, Cross Street. Ryde from 7pm.

Tickets are available at £12 each.

You can purchase your tickets on EventBrite or by visiting Department’s Website.

Unique opportunity
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to say goodbye to an iconic venue and celebrate the rich fashion heritage of the Island.

It’s an event that promises to be as creative, vibrant and community-spirited as the Island itself.


Our thanks to Stitch Department for sponsoring for this feature. They and other businesses and organisations taking paid promotion enables you to continue reading OnTheWight for free.