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Through the lens of art, fashion, and academia, the forum will weave together stories of innovation, ethics, and aesthetics, asking: how can textiles help re-stitch our fractured relationship with the planet?

A forum in celebration of the World Design Congress at the Barbican Centre, the upcoming London Design Festival , and the project Great Ape by Artist Lisa Roet, installation on the Society's building from 3 September.. This will be an inspiring evening exploring how textiles can help shape regenerative futures. Bringing together leading voices in art, design, and sustainability, the event examines fabric as both material and metaphor for environmental stewardship, cultural identity, and innovation. 

From monumental, hand-stitched public artworks to cutting-edge academic research and industry leadership, our speakers share how textiles can reconnect us to the planet and each other.

Meet our speakers

Lisa Roet is an internationally acclaimed Australian artist, renowned for her circular, fabric based public art installations highlighting biodiversity loss and urbanisation. 

Sarah Pringle is Founder of Art Partners, global champions of sustainable cultural projects with pioneering carbon reporting and offsetting practices. 

Claudine Rousseau is Dean, School of Design and Technology, London College of Fashion, promoting sustainability, social equity and inclusive practices in fashion and textile design education. 

Dr Marie O’Mahony is a consultant, professor, author and curator specialising in advanced textiles for fashion design. Her books including Techno Textiles 2, techno textiles,Cyborg-The Man Machine and Sportstech.

Booking information

• Advance booking for this event is required. In order to book you will need an account on our website. If you already have an account you will be prompted to log in when you click 'book now'. Please if you do not have one yet (you do not need to be a member of the Society to create an account).

Attending in-person

• We do not issue tickets (electronic or physical) for this event. Instead your name will be on a list at the door. Please use the Society's entrance on Exhibition Road.

Attending online

• If you are attending the event online, the joining instructions will be included in your confirmation email.

If you have any questions or require assistance with your booking, please email events@rgs.org

Accessibility at our events

We want everyone to feel welcome at our events. Key accessibility features of this event include:

• Step-free access to the event
• Accessible toilets
• Assistance dogs are welcome
• Hearing loop

For full details, please visit our accessibility page. If you have any questions or specific access requirements, feel free to get in touch with us on access@rgs.org