The fashion industry faces increasing scrutiny over the environmental and ethical impact of its materials, with leather often at the centre of the debate. Questions about sustainability, waste, and the disconnect between production and consumption challenge traditional practices and call for innovative approaches.

In Field, Fork and Fashion, Alice V. Robinson addresses these challenges through the story of Bullock 374, a Longhorn heifer from rural Shropshire. By tracing its journey from farm to finished product, she uncovers the deep connections between food, farming, and fashion, showcasing ethical craftsmanship and regenerative practices as a blueprint for a more sustainable future for leather.

At The Conduit, Alice will share her journey, the challenges she faced, and her vision for aligning fashion with regenerative farming practices. Discover how one designer’s bold experiment grew into a broader movement to rethink value and beauty in both food and fashion.

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Alice V. Robinson’s work explores the relationship between food and fashion by connecting farming to the design of products and revealing the story behind leather. Alice trained as an accessory designer and is an Alumna of the Royal College of Art. Her work has been shown at the London Design Festival, Victoria and Albert Museum and MAD, Brussels; her collection ‘11458’ was acquired by the V&A in 2020. Alice co-founded Grady + Robinson in 2020 with collaborator Sara Grady to create British Pasture Leather, the first supply of leather made from animals raised on regenerative farms in the UK. Inspired by a belief that regenerative agricultural practices are a crucial solution in renewing soils, stewarding land and reforming food and fashion systems, Grady + Robinson are linking leather with exemplary agriculture and forging new connections between farming, food and material culture. Grady + Robinson were named Sustainability Thought Leaders for the Vogue Business 100 Innovators List – 2023.

Attendance is restricted to Conduit members

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