A 400% rent increase is set to force London’s first fashion-focused shared workspace out of its home in Hackney, East London.
The Trampery Fashion Lab launched in October 2014 and was London’s first fully equipped Fashion Lab.
However in July 2015, after a year of negotiation with its landlord and less than three months before the end of its lease, it was informed that its rent was to increase by 400% starting in September.
As such it is now calling on the UK fashion community and other supporters to help it continue its mission building the next generation of British Fashion.
Caroline Rush, CEO of the British Fashion Council, said: “The Trampery is an incredible facility for start-up and developing designer fashion businesses. Its studio space, shared equipment facility and networking spaces make it an ideal place to develop a designer business.
“Many of the businesses that currently rely on the Trampery facilities are part of London Fashion Week. It is essential to us that The Trampery be found a new home.”
The Trampery Fashion Lab is now looking for a new home within zones 1 or 2 as it looks to continue its sterling work. If you can help contact the Trampery here.