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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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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