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SEMINAR & MARKETPLACE: SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICA
Event Details
Time: August 18, 2009 from 6pm to 8:30pm
Location: Rich Mix Office
Street: 35-47 Bethnal Green Road
City/Town: London, E1 6LA
Website or Map: http://www.richmix.org.uk/
Phone: 020 7739 7692
Event Type: seminar, and, marketplace
Organized By: Spotlight on Sourcing
Latest Activity: Aug 16, 2009
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Event Description
FASHION+ HOW FASHION CAN CHANGE LIVES
SEMINAR & MARTKETPLACE: SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICARICHMIX, TUESDAY 18TH AUGUST 2009, 6pm-8:30pm
SEMINAR, 6:30pm
Why is the apparel industry in Africa so important? As an example, in Kenya 30,000 people are employed in the apparel sector- each job generates 5 other jobs (Going Global, The Textile and Apparel Industry, 2007)
Fashion products and supply create a life changing opportunity for many of the poorest communities in Africa. The Africa Inspires project of the International Trade Centre, which facilitates sourcing from Africa for fashion, have secured sustainable employment for 1,500 African slum dwellers and an anticipated 15,000 jobs in 3-5 years.
This seminar focuses on the specific challenges and opportunities related to sourcing for fashion products from a range of locations in Africa. Through case studies, the event will give an insight into how different sourcing models , products and businesses have maximised benefits to communities and minimised environmental impact.
SPEAKERS:
Colin McDowell, The Chair
Cristina Cisilion, Founder of MADE
Rohit Kuthiala, Senior Consultant- Supply chain at Accenture
Jo Maiden, Founder of SOKO
Claire Hamer, former buyer at Topshop, supply chain consultant
Eric Manu, Founder of Clothes Show Live, Ghana
MARKETPLACE, 7:30pm
Alongside the seminar, there will be a marketplace featuring suppliers, leading brands and support organisations working with and from Africa. This will provide you with a practical application of the topics discussed throughout the seminar, using the marketplace as an exhibition for direct case studies.
Support Organisations:
Business Fights Poverty, Arise Magazine (tbc)
Production Units:
Mantis World, SOKO, Poul Wedel & Co (tbc), Ethnic Supplies
Brands and Designers:
KiRette Couture, Mzuribeads, Tina Atiemo, UniquEco Designs, Fosuism, Lalesso (tbc), Akabi, Afro-Chique
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Comment by Anrette Ngafor on August 16, 2009 at 23:28
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KiRette Couture is a revolution. And at its helm are creators Anrette Ngafor and Kibonen Nfi. Influenced by their passion for fashion and love for their roots, the duo weave traditional and contemporary styles to bring African sexy back to the street and catwalk.
Hatched in the New York chic bubble, KiRette Couture is mainly inspired by the "toghu" (also known as the Bamenda gown) - a colourful and intricately embroidered fabric typically worn, on special occasions, by the people of the North West and Western provinces in Cameroon.
Although the "toghu" cloth is KiRette Couture's signature fabric, designs will not be limited to it. In true edgy and funky style, this one-of-a kind label aims to create a new fashion language which transcends racial and cultural borders by exploring, experimenting with and fusing various textiles. Our sourcing and manufacturing arrangements span across Africa.
We are an ethical brand and specialise in tailored, handcrafted and limited edition pieces. All our products are reasonably priced.
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Comment by Spotlight on Sourcing on August 13, 2009 at 12:13
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SPEAKER UPDATE-
EFF ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE COLIN MCDOWELL WILL BE CHAIRING
Colin MCDowell, Chair
Colin McDowell is one of the most respected fashion commentators today. Colin is Creative Director and Founder of Fashion Fringe and has written numerous books on fashion, the most renowned being 'McDowell's Directory of Twentieth Century Fashion'.
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SPEAKER UPDATE-
EFF ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE ERIC MANU WILL BE JOINING THE PANEL
Eric Manu, founder of Clothes Show Ghana
Eric Manu is the founder of Clothes Show Ghana, a trade exhibition that creates a platform for interaction between fashion buyers and African garment manufacturers and designers. The fashion industry is key to Ghana’s economic development and the motive behind the event.
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Fosuism to Exhibit
Fosuism is a unique concept, Designer Nana Fosu creates leather belts with African inspired prints. Belts are handmade and made in London and Ghana.
View Fosuism Online
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UniquEco Designs
UniquEco Designs are supporting communities and helping the environment in so many ways in Kenya! Making them an unmissable company to speak to at the Africa event.
People in communities in Kenya are employed by UniquEco Designs to create beautiful and unique accessories made from recycled waste washed onto the shore. Products are then sold across the world and to local shops and craft-fairs. The sales generate income that allows the project to continually run so they can continue to employ over 150 people.
Beaches are cleaned of rubbish in the process while employees learn business skills. Communities in Kenya begin to see the rubbish around them has a value and people across the world are being educated on how we are polluting our oceans.
Make sure you visit UniquEco Designs Site to find out about their other projects.
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Business Fights Poverty
Business Fights Poverty are supporting EFF with the Spotlight on Africa Event. Don’t miss them on their stand in the marketplace!
Business Fights Poverty is the free-to-join network for professionals passionate about fighting world poverty through good business. Business Fights Poverty
Sign up to Business Fights Poverty or Check Out Their Site
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