Textile Artist Allan Brown’s Seven-Year Journey with Nettles: A Story of Love, Loss, and Craft. He spent seven years making a dress by hand solely from the fibre of locally foraged stinging nettles. His work resulted in the documentary film ‘The Nettle Dress’, now available online until December 2nd.

This is ‘Hedgerow Couture’, the greenest of slow fashion and also his medicine. It’s how he survives the death of his wife and finds a beautiful way to honour her.

The story of The Nettle Dress is lovingly captured in an award-winning documentary by filmmaker Dylan Howitt. Like the dress, the film is a labour of dedication, crafted with patience and care. This release includes an exclusive 30-minute pre-recorded Q&A session with Allan Brown and Dylan Howitt, providing deeper insights into making the dress and the film.

‘The Nettle Dress’ has resonated deeply with audiences, becoming a grassroots sensation. Last year, it screened in over 250 UK cinemas and reached the top 10 documentaries in the UK box office. The film has also been featured at film festivals, sustainable fashion events, and textile gatherings, as well as in schools and universities. Its success reflects a growing interest in slower, greener approaches to fashion and filmmaking, celebrating practices that align with the rhythms of our planet.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the website – https://www.nettledress.org/watch

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