RetroFest's Style Studio is proud to partner with the University of Northampton's School of Art and Design, bringing genuine industry expertise to the heart of the experience. Home to one of the region's leading Fashion, Textiles, Footwear & Accessories programmes, the School equips its students with real design skills, from pattern cutting and textiles to footwear and leather craft, supported by specialist workshops and expert academic staff.

Known for forging live industry partnerships, from designing kit concepts for local football clubs to national fashion competitions, the School's students are no strangers to translating creative ideas into real-world results. For the Style Studio, staff and students will bring that same energy and expertise to CarFest, helping festival-goers rediscover the fashion of 1970s and reimagine pre-loved clothing into brand-new looks.

Leading that expertise is Emmeline Child, Programme Leader for Fashion, Textiles and Footwear at the University of Northampton, and a genuine pioneer in sustainable fashion. Back in 2003, Emmeline developed her own upcycled fashion label, Emmeline 4 Re, born out of a partnership with the Salvation Army Trading Company. Her designs went on to sell in TOPSHOP and independent retailers across the UK and Europe, before she launched her own sustainable boutique in London. Nearly two decades on, Emmeline is now a PhD candidate researching circular design and textile remanufacture with UAL's Centre for Circular Design, and has taught and spoken on sustainability in fashion around the world, from the UK to India and Sri Lanka.

With almost 20 years of experience turning waste into wearable, upcycled fashion, Emmeline's passion for zero-landfill design is exactly what makes the Style Studio tick, a celebration of creativity, sustainability, and giving old clothes a spectacular second life. It's a rare chance to see the next generation of fashion talent, guided by real industry pioneers, right there on the rails, in the mirrors, and behind every transformation.

Founded by Sarah Ashby-Bassett, ReVamp Boutique has spent over a decade turning the unloved into the unmissable. With more than 25 years of design experience behind her, Sarah, alongside husband and creative partner Simon, has built a reputation for taking discarded, damaged, and forgotten items and giving them a brand-new lease of life through upholstery, painting, and hands-on craft skills.

ReVamp Boutique is no stranger to CarFest, having previously brought their upcycling magic to the festival, as well as appearing on ITV, Grand Designs Live, and Westfield's Good Festival London. Sarah's passion doesn't stop at making — she loves teaching others too, running workshops that share ReVamp's secrets and spread the joy (and the environmental benefits) of reusing what already exists.

For RetroFest's Style Studio, Sarah brings that same ReVamp spirit to fashion — proving that with a little creativity, yesterday's cast-offs make tomorrow's showstoppers.

Founded by Emma Shaw, The Well Worn is a UK-based womenswear label built entirely around giving new life to what already exists. The brand makes clothes from vintage and sustainable fabrics, taking the view that signs of repair and wear can enhance a garment rather than diminish it, using techniques like sashiko stitching to mend tears and join fabric pieces together. Everything is made in the UK in limited edition runs, with each piece hand-numbered, a proud, considered alternative to landfill fashion.

Their philosophy is simple: beautiful clothes without compromise. At the heart of it all is a respect for well-made, thoughtfully designed pieces, often inspired by vintage workwear, chore jackets, denim and indigo fabrics, reimagined as what one might call the vintage of the future.

It's exactly the spirit the Style Studio is built on: proving that the most stylish outfit in the room might just be one that's been rescued, repaired, and reborn.

Founded in 1970, the TR Register Car Club has grown into one of the world’s most successful single-marque classic-car clubs. Created by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts, the Register brings together owners and admirers of every Triumph TR model from the TR2 to TR8 with related marques such as the Italia, Swallow Doretti, Peerless, Warwick, Dove & Grinnall.

The TR Register is a vibrant, global organisation with 50 UK local groups, representation 40 countries, and a mission that has remained constant to preserve the TR marque, keep the cars on the road, and enhance the enjoyment of ownership for every enthusiast.

The Mk1 Golf Owners Club is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the Volkswagen Mk1 Golf only. They celebrate standard and expertly modified cars, encouraging and helping its members to keep these iconic cars on the road to use now and for future generations.

They still run a dedicated forum for our members where pages upon pages of advice and technical data are available. They support many regions, with dedicated hosts across the country to hold local meets as well as attending a variety of national events across the UK and Ireland.