Hackney Hosts Independent Designer Pop Up This Weekend With Stokey Popup

by SHOWstudio on 24 March 2023

Whatever your plans are this weekend, be sure to make your way to East London's coveted Stokey Popup space which will fall home to a special selection of fashion designs, courtesy of local independent designers, artwork and more.

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In 2023, the pressures on young independent designers remain as harsh as ever, making it near-impossible for emerging talent to make and sell work. Despite it known that fashion's favourite wholesale system is crumbling, little are in a position to do anything about it, meaning the crippling financial burden on young creatives often leaves people questioning an industry they've desired to be a part of for so long.

Although independent fashion design pop-ups may not come with a fix-all solution, the recent surge in these small-scale events are becoming a favoured way for designers to not only have autonomy of their work but also their finances. They also give the newfound opportunity to establish a relationship with those who attend and buy their work; an approach SHOWstudio unanimously supports.

The latest fashion design popup to take place will happen this weekend at Hackney's fashion-forward Stokey Popup space. The event will showcase a selection of designs from local artists and fashion creatives from the following designers: