I´m a resercher from Brazil, and i´m working as a sustainable curator for an International Event will occur in Rio next year. So, i would like to know people who are creatinh or reserching in this area.
If you profile feed this terms, please write me, and send me your e-mail.
Firstly, Veja are a fabulous footwear brand who use organic cotton from the Northeast of Brazil, wild Amazonian rubber and ecological leather. Their website is: http://www.veja.fr/#/projets/VISION-26
I would also recommend you connect with SPINNA, Womens International Textile Alliance.They have carried out a lot of work in Latin America, mainly Peru, but could still be a great contact. Illaria is a member of EFF's Ethical Fashion Consultancy. http://www.spinna.org/OurTeam.aspx
Mumo work in Brazil: http://mumo-uk.com/home.html
I hope this helps, feel free to contact me if you have any queries.