Hackney Wick and Lower Lea Valley Zone
Hackney and Tower Hamlet's Creative Enterprise Zone
Spread across two boroughs and led in partnership by Hackney Council and Tower Hamlets Council, the Hackney Wick and Lower Lea Valley Zone is based within the city’s prestigious Fashion District. It is fast gaining a reputation as East London’s home for sustainable fashion as well as a leader in the visual arts.
Celebrating and preserving this long-standing creative community
The Hackney and Tower Hamlets Zone focuses on protecting and enhancing one of the world’s most recognisable ‘at risk’ communities of creators, including artists, makers, designers, and performers working across the cultural, creative, digital, and tech industries.
The Zone, which launched in 2017, aims to continue the positive momentum in the area and grow its strong network of local stakeholders to establish a long-term plan underpinned by resilience and sustainability. There is an increased focus on inclusive growth to ensure that local residents can access the creative economy and participate in associated activities.
Creative ambassadors
Meet the Hackney Wick and Lower Lea Valley Zone's creative ambassadors – local champions who connect the community, support creative talent and help shape the zone.
OMNISS
OMNISS is an aesthetic-orientated, ethical fashion and lifestyle brand driven by character and focused storytelling. OMNISS is based at the heart of the Fashion District and has been showcased at London Fashion Week and highlighted in publications including Forbes and Drapers.
Founded by Asya Ter-Hovakimyan and Francisco Zhou while studying design at London College of Fashion in 2016, they champion transparency in supply chain, local manufacturing, collaborate with women-led small enterprises and craftsmen in Armenia to preserve the art of making and create products that tell stories beyond the seams.
YIBRI
YIBRI is a fashion brand founded by Yvonne Lin in 2023. “Vibri” is an Esperanto word meaning vibration and Yvonne’s range is the reflection of that, anticipating to attract people with similar energy and beliefs to collectively become a stronger community.
YIBRI’s mission is to curate a refined, enduring wardrobe, embodying style, function, quality, and purpose beyond trends. Merging the timeless with the contemporary, the designs reflect a harmonious union of strength and sensitivity. Yvonne embraces the intricate interplay between fragility and resilience within the human form, celebrating its multifaceted nature and inherent contradictions.
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Get in touch
To learn more and get in touch, visit the Hackney Wick and Fish Island Zone's website.
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