Patrick Grant – Less: Stop Buying So Much Rubbish

Today the average person has nearly five times as many clothes as they did just 50 years ago. Our wardrobes are full to bursting with clothes we never wear so why do we keep buying more? 

Join Great British Sewing Bee judge and passionate campaigner for better clothing and ethical fashion, Patrick Grant, as he explores his mission to make us all consume fewer clothes – but love and care for those we have. Weaving in his personal journey through fashion, clothing and the other everyday objects in his life, Less is a book that celebrates craftsmanship, making things with care, buying things with thought and valuing everything we own. 

Chaired by Claire Malcolm

Tickets £12/£10

“Utterly brilliant. We all need to read this book.” – Claudia Winkleman

“Patrick’s book is fascinating and sobering and makes a compelling argument for going back to basics.” – Joe Lycett

Booking Information

• Priority Booking for Festival Friends opens at 08.00 on Friday 7th of March. Tickets go on general sale from Monday 10th March.
• Our concession tickets are available to Friends of the Festival, those on benefits and students.
• Hearing loops are available for Theatre and Library events. Carers qualify for free ‘essential companion’ tickets. Wheelchair spaces are limited. In all cases, please call the Box Office on 01434 652477 to book or email: boxoffice@queenshall.co.uk.
• Tickets cannot be refunded but can be exchanged for other Book Festival events.

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