- Over the two-day event, UNiDAYS and sondr will transform Hoxton Docks into a hub for young people, celebrating creativity, innovation and the next generation
- The event coincides with the 40th Anniversary of London Fashion Week
UNiDAYS, the world’s leading student verification platform, and sondr, the go-to platform for entry-route creatives, are teaming up to host an exclusive event marking this year’s London Fashion Week, designed specifically for students.
Taking place across Friday 20th and Saturday 21st September at Hoxton Docks, the event will be a hub of innovation, creativity, and opportunity. Brands including New Balance, Lounge, MAC Beauty, ON Running, Weekday, and Amazon Music will participate in workshops, panel discussions, and exclusive launches designed to engage and inspire students.
This unique event will give students direct access to world-leading creative experts and brands will have the opportunity to connect with Gen Z, a culturally influential and trend-setting audience.
There will be free food provided by Wingstop and Shake Shack, alongside drinks from Peak and Big Zuu’s Drip water. Students are encouraged to spend the day at the event, hanging out in the lounge area, enjoying discounted coffee, or even working away in a relaxed environment. Students are encouraged to immerse themselves in the full experience, with plenty of free offerings to make their day even better.
Event highlights include:
- A Run Club sponsored by ON Running
- Customising hand-dyed New Balance trainers with LORENZ.OG
- A panel talk with Amazon Music on breaking into the music industry and building your personal brand
- An exclusive MAC Beauty product launch
- An interactive workshop by Weekday
- A curated Lounge Area from Lounge with a dynamic photo studio
UNiDAYS is excited to present celebrated designer LORENZ.OG’s first-ever competition and workshop. Powered by UNiDAYS, this workshop is a rare opportunity for students to work alongside one of the industry’s most exciting talents. More details can be found here.
The event aligns with UNiDAYS three key strategic pillars:
- Education: Offering hands-on workshops and insightful panels to impart practical skills and industry knowledge to students.
- Connection: Building community through networking opportunities and interactive events where students can engage directly with industry experts and peers.
- Opportunity: Providing students with avenues to advance their careers, from competitions and grants to exclusive collaborations with leading brands.
With an exciting mix of innovation, creativity, and career-boosting opportunities, this is a must-attend event for any student looking to break into the creative industries or expand their professional network.
The event is open to the public via this link. UNiDAYS members can register for exclusive workshops, panels, and the LORENZ.OG competition here.
Derek Morrison, Global Managing Director, Retail Marketplace of UNiDAYS said:
“We are thrilled to welcome students to our two-day event to mark the 40th anniversary of London Fashion Week. With London being a vibrant hub of youthful energy and dynamic ideas, this event is perfectly placed to unlock the creativity of the capital’s rich pool of young talent, giving them the opportunity to learn valuable skills from industry experts, connect with their favourite brands and showcase the immense influence of this next generation within the creative industry.”
Hilary Xherimeja, CEO of sondr said:
“Partnering with UNiDAYS to bring Student Fashion Week to life was a no-brainer for us. It provides an opportunity for young people to learn, connect, and create, all while gaining exposure to UNIDAYS’ brand partners and our creative network. This is a true representation of what the creative industry needs to do—give access and meaningful experiences to the next generation.”
UNiDAYS and sondr’s Student Fashion Week will be hosted at the Hoxton docks on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st September.
Featured Photo by Tamara Bellis on Unsplash.
