Re-Seed Asia brings together fashion, education, and cultural exchange to connect emerging creatives across Asia.
Re-Seed Asia: Fashion, Culture & Creative Diplomacy Summit is an exhibition-led international cultural exchange programme hosted by University of the Arts London at London College of Fashion. This exhibition brings together emerging student creatives from South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and the UK to explore themes of identity, heritage, sustainability, innovation, and contemporary fashion practice through a shared platform of creative dialogue.
The programme is a collaborative initiative between:
- University of the Arts London
- Bunka Gakuen University
- Fu Jen Catholic University
The exhibition aims to strengthen creative diplomacy between East Asia and the UK by bringing together students, diplomats, policymakers, fashion leaders, buyers, media professionals, academics, and cultural organisations.
The exhibition is part of the wider Re-Seed Asia programme:
- 23 June Exhibition Opening & Creative Diplomacy Reception
- 24 June Hands-on Cultural Workshops
- 25 June Industry & Academic Panel Discussions
Attend all three days to experience emerging East Asian creativity through exhibition, making, and dialogue.
23 June: Exhibition Opening & Creative Diplomacy Reception
4:30pm – 9pm
Taking place on the opening day of Paris Fashion Week, this event offers London-based fashion professionals a unique opportunity to engage with future global talent and cultural leaders without leaving the city.
Attendees can expect:
- Exclusive access to an exhibition showcasing emerging East Asian fashion and creative talent
- Networking opportunities with international fashion industry leaders
- Cultural exchange with visiting university delegations
- Diplomatic engagement with ambassadors and policymakers
- Industry insights from media executives and global fashion brands
- Private leadership networking opportunities
Special invited guests include representatives from: UAL leadership team | South Korean Embassy | Japanese Embassy | V&A East | QS Leadership | Condé Nast including Vogue | Burberry | Jimmy Choo | Kenzo | UKFT | British Queer Museum | Forbes | BBC leadership | Advance HE | Jogumanstudio | A2Z Fashion Magazine | 1Percentclub Luxury Magazine
24 June: Hands-on Cultural Workshops
Session 1: Korean Textile Jogakbo Coaster Workshop
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, hosted by University of the Arts London
This hands‑on workshop explores traditional Korean textile techniques, focusing on Jogakbo, a historic patchwork method originally developed as a way to reuse leftover fabric pieces. Participants will learn how Jogakbo transforms fabric remnants into new, meaningful textiles that reflect sustainability, craftsmanship, and cultural heritage.
In this workshop, participants will:
- Explore traditional Korean textile practices through the Jogakbo technique
- Learn about the cultural and sustainable principles behind fabric reuse
- Create a handmade Jogakbo‑inspired textile coaster to take home
Session 2: Sashiko Japanese Embroidery Workshop
13:30 PM – 3:30 PM, hosted by Bunka Gakuen University
Discover the timeless art of Sashiko, a traditional Japanese embroidery technique rooted in the philosophy of Mottainai—the idea of reducing waste and valuing materials. Participants will:
- Learn the history behind Sashiko
- Explore traditional pattern symbolism
- Practice embroidery techniques
- Learn visible mending skills for garment repair
Materials provided by Daruma Thread. This workshop series is ideal for:
- UAL students and academics
- Fashion professionals
- Exhibition visitors
No prior experience is required.
Session 3: Taiwanese Upcycled Tea Sachet Workshop
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM, hosted by Fu Jen Catholic University
Discover innovative circular design practices by transforming used tea sachets into creative objects while learning about sustainability through Taiwan’s tea culture. Participants will:
- Learn about circular fashion practices
- Explore sustainable material innovation
- Transform tea waste into creative design pieces
- Experiment with upcycling methods
25 June Industry & Academic Panel Discussions
1:00pm onwards
| Time | Format | Session Title | Speaker(s) / Host |
| 1:00-1:10 | Welcome Remarks | Opening Welcome | Liz Gee |
| 1:10-1:20 | Project Introduction | Introducing Re-Seed Asia: Fashion, Cultural Storytelling and Creative Futures | Min-Ji Seo |
| 1:20-1:30 | Film | From Original Ideas to Creative Ventures | Alyssa Becht |
| 1:30-1:50 | Featured Talk | Building Cultural Velocity: Strategy, Creators and Contemporary Audiences | Hugh Reinbolt, HYDP |
| 1:50-2:15 | Featured Talk | From Independent Magazine to Cultural Platform | Jack Lee, A2Z Fashion Magazine |
| 2:15-3.00 | Student Panel | Student Voices: Identity, Belonging and Cross-Cultural Fashion Practice | Previous Re-Seed Asia participating students, facilitated by Dr Young-Jin Hur and Min-Ji Seo |
| 3.00-4.00 | Networking | Creative Exchange & Exhibition Viewing | All |
| 4.00-4.30 | VIP Networking | ||
| 4:30-5:00 | Media Panel | Fashion Stories in Global Media and Cultural Visibility | Matthew Shaw, BBC; Laia Farran Graves, Forbes; Alison Pascual, Conde Nast |
| 5:00-5:30 | Alumni Panel | From UAL to Global Fashion: Asian Alumni Career Pathways | Katia Kormar, Dorrity Wu, Yoojoo Shin, chaired by Min-Ji Seo |
| 5:30-5:45 | Closing Reflection | Re-Seed Asia as Public Practice: Community, Belonging and Cultural Exchange | Hosted by Min-Ji Seo, with short responses from Art Haxhijakupi, Eunju Macmahon and invited contributors |
| 5:45 onwards | Exhibition / Informal Networking | Exhibition Viewing and Informal Networking | All |
Project funded by
London College of Fashion | The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation | South Korean Overseas Agency | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea | Joguman Studio | Tokyo Bunka Gakuen University | Fu Jen Catholic University
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