“Since 1977, the Spitalfields Trust has fought to protect the buildings and culture of Spitalfields from exploitative development. Ours is a vision which respects history and architectural precedent. We welcome development that responds to local needs and is sympathetic in scale and form to the existing historic environment.”
When I first came across the Save Brick Lane campaign, I immediately thought about my project. Brick Lane is one of the most vibrant and multicultural parts of London, one you never get tired of walking through. The Spitalfield Trust has been trying to support the communities living and working in Brick Lane, now at risk what with current plans for exploitative redevelopment.
How does this relate to my project? Well, something they’re trying to do is donate spaces to the communities, from shops to small squares. I have gotten in touch with them explaining my project, and asking to discuss it further. I would love to use my knowledge and expertise to help this community, perhaps organising a charity event – and opportunity for fashion creatives to meet up – or sharing their cause with my contact network.
I defintely intend to investigate the community-building potential of fashion further, even after the end of the course.