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David McGill

Male

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

Profile Information:

Profession / role:: Designer/proprietor
Company / organisation:: tartans for Africa
Website (if you have one):: www.tartansforafrica.com / www.internationaltartans.co.uk / www.sakurascotland.com
My primary role in relation to fashion is:: Designer, Supplier, Manufacturer
I am looking to discover or buy: joint ventures, suppliers
About me / About business or organisation:: enthusiastic about using fashion to effect greater economic and social justice

This is the YouTube link for the Tartans for Africa fashion show. http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=tartans+for+africa&...
Career history / Company history:: chartered architect . Started designing textiles 10 years ago

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Saleel Bhatt

I work for a company which manufactures 100% cotton supreme and contemporary fabrics out of India. I am based in Los Angeles working for that company.

Apr 3, 2009
shailini sheth amin

Hi David,
II am sorry I did not see your mail before. please tell me more about what you are looking for and i might be able to help. Please visit our website to see some of what we do.

Apr 3, 2009
Sabine Huester

Hi David!
Yes we can. Our main business is doing collection for others. We deal in knits organically grown and conventional, and woven materials.
You can check what we are doing under www.dwp-rv.de, or lamulamu.de or one-way

Apr 3, 2009
Tamsin Lejeune

Hi David,
Very interested and inspired by your work. We have an industry event coming up on the 21st April in London on sourcing from co-operatives and would love to offer you a table to promote what you do. If as you are based in Edinburgh this is not possible, can you send some literature and samples? There will certainly be a lot of interest in working with you. We have a resource centre here at Richmix where we can keep and showcase your samples.
Warmest welcome to the network.

Apr 3, 2009
Caiomhe

thank you please let me know the condition!!! Im very interested in using the Tartans.
best
Caiomhe

Apr 5, 2009
Caiomhe

oh well that is great we always want to do that so yes very doable. wiil be in touch !
thanks Caiomhe

Apr 6, 2009
Melora Palmer

Hello, thank you for your note. Do you provide finished product or, do you simply sell your tartans for use in design projects? As I am not working in the textile industry, I am not sure if I can help but can certainly pass on your coordinates to the designers that I work with. Let me know and warm regards, Melora.

Apr 7, 2009
Tampur Dazel Marak

hi!!! that'll be nice....good to know you and do keep in touch

Apr 7, 2009
shailini sheth amin

Hi David,
I am an architect too! I worked on green architecture and energy efficiency in building designs as well as conservation and community based projects. With an interesting turn of events I started MOLRALFIBRE last year developing and promoting green, ethical and sustainable fabrics!!

Apr 8, 2009
Melora Palmer

Very interesting. I think I would really only be able to help out with your finished collection so, would be happy to review it. Do you have images or a website (or are the images included in your profile of your collection)?

Apr 8, 2009
Ngaire Takano

Hi David
I don't physically manufacture cotton, though I can source it for you.

Do let me know what your requirements are.

Yours

Ngaire

Apr 8, 2009
Sabine Huester

Hi David, sorry being late with my answer. Actually I was pretty busy getting my last organic cotton (GOTS) lot in. Anyway, I am looking forward to hearing your ideas and may contribute accordingly. Feel free to drop me some lines up front to sabine@kiboko.co.ke
I will be back in the office after Easter holidays. Regards Sabine

Apr 10, 2009
Praveen Sathiakumar

That shouldnt be a problem David.. After this easter weeknd I'll contact the guys who can do it and get back to you.
1.How much fabric will you need and how soon?
2.will you be needing them on a regular basis? If it's larger quantities we can get them done in India.

Apr 11, 2009
Anna

Hi David

Thanks for getting touch. Your projects look very interesting as well, great designs. I would be interested to hear more about your work in India especially.

Apr 14, 2009
Sabine Huester

Hi David!
Did not hear anything from you on my last mail?!?Hope you got it.

Apr 16, 2009
bethlehem tilahun alemu

David yes of course.
we ship soleRebels to major retailers around the world including amazon, endless, urban outfitters

you can contact me at rootsculturetires@gmail.com and detail your needs, who you are-retailer, distributor etc and we can proceed from there
thanks for the note
bethlehem

Apr 18, 2009
P.Keilthy

Hey David,
Patricia Keilthy here from ireland...thanks for leaving a comment...unfortunately was unable to open it and have lost same since!!!! You can tell am not up to speed with this forum format. Could you re send???
Thanks,
Appreciate it,
Patricia

Apr 19, 2009
P.Keilthy

Hi David,
Thanks for getting back to me on that. i am in the early stages of developing an intrroductary module on ethical/sustainable fashion for the department, so am open to all input at the moment. The plan is to have it in place for next academic year, and hopefully grow it from there!!!
\will keep you in the loop, Patricia

Apr 19, 2009
Narumi

Thank you for your message.
When I was in my university, I stayed Stirling University for a half year. So Edinburgh is one of my memorial spot.
Please let me know when the project come to Tokyo.

Apr 20, 2009
Tamasyn Gambell

Hi David.

Thanks for your message. I am always happy for suggestions/help. What were you thinking of?

Tamasyn

Apr 22, 2009
shiro kenny

Many thanks for your message. I am in the early stages of researching whats best to do ie import / manufacture etc. Lets keep talking and I am sure the way will become clearer for me soon.

Apr 23, 2009
Alex Smith

Hi David,
Hope your journey was an easy one back home, Many thanks for the link below, Keep in touch.
Best wishes,
Alex

Apr 23, 2009
Anjli Vyas

Hi there David,
Thanks for the comment.
So what is this new approach?

Best regards
Anjli Vyas

Apr 28, 2009
poul wedel

good morning,
what can I do for you ?
please send me your email address
kind regards
Poul Wedel

Apr 29, 2009
Praveen Sathiakumar

Hi David,
I have just come back from India.. sorry was very busy to reply sooner.
I have visited the websites you suggested - would love to be involved.
I have spoken to Matt my graphic designer and he says he can easily print samples on cotton fabric.

Apr 29, 2009
Tamasyn Gambell

Hi david,
the project sounds really exciting! were you thinking of me in terms of printing the scarves or designing them? Would be great to do some kind of a collaboration?

Apr 29, 2009
Kevin Connell Denny

Hello! thanks for your message. I'm going to have a close look at your website.
My main issue right now is sourcing ethical fabrics. I have had success in searching certain suppliers. I was wandering if you knew of any ethical organisations other than the usual route of business gate way, that would assist with grants or advise.

Also what do you think about aquiring fabric rolls that are thrown away by companies as part of ethical fashion? If i can find local scottish factories there may be some rolls wasted, though i have the feeling they would charge me rather than simply give it away.

Sorry for all the questions! i honestly appreciate you getting in touch.

thanks

May 11, 2009
juliana bertolini

Hi David, the first step is to think what is a "brazilian theme" , what´s the brazilian spirit?
Our country is on fashion with its colorful hapiness, nature and inspiration. The brazilian way of life is being reconized worldwide. I´m particulary interested in work with comunities and artcrafts using ecological parameters. As I did in my last collections. But I don´t have a label yet, I´m researching for it, my main work by now is teach in the university in são paulo.

May 12, 2009
Mishel Jade

Hi thanks for your message. What kind of work do you do with students and ethical fashion? I am really interested to get involved. Also where are you based?

May 12, 2009
Siobhan Wilson

Hi David,

Sorry for not getting back to you, I have been very busy but I will be fully staffed from next week and able to begin researching links between the groups and designers in the UK.

The skills of the groups I work with are embroidery, batik, block printing and silk screen.
I really want to adapt the groups traditional skills to clothing/textiles. I will be in touch again soon.
kind regards,
Siobhan

May 15, 2009
Vusi Nxumalo

Hey David. That sounds awesome, I see you're based in Edinburgh, I will be in London in June, it may be well worth it to meet and chat more. I couldn't access your pics though, but I will try again. You can text/ring me in SA if you prefer: +27849910081.

Cheers mate.

May 15, 2009
David Capece

Thanks David. I am definitely interested in learning more.

May 15, 2009
David Capece

This is fascinating. We have done work with TOMS Shoes in helping them to expand their business. I also was previously at ESPN.com. It would be great to have a phone call with you to share more of my background. You can find my contact information at my blog at www.sparxoo.com and e-mail me directly.

May 15, 2009
Vusi Nxumalo

Hey David. I've finally viewed them. Great I must say. Let's talk, perhaps we can do more shows together.

Cheers mate.

May 18, 2009
Clive Dudbridge

Yes I'm sure they could - if you give me your contact details I can get our designer who is more 'in the know' to get in touch and she can give you advice on what we can and can't do

May 18, 2009
Clive Dudbridge

OK David - you'll be contacted by Ruth Cox as soon as she can. Warm wishes. Clive

May 18, 2009
allan battah

David,
Thanks for your interest. At the present time I have not yet put up a website.
I feel that Canada is just getting on the band-wagon. I need more collections to build that reputation as "Canada's leader in wholesaling eco-friendly fashions.
Can you help me?
Allan

May 19, 2009
Geraldine Fourmon

Hi David,
no website yet, but blog online very soon
will keep you posted
so funny, you were an architect too!

May 19, 2009
Vicky Gerrell

Hi, My range is a " life style range" covering clothing, bedlinen, towelling, home wares and gifts. As you can see this is quite wide but all with an ethical provenance and much of it is organic. The textiles are mainly is organic cotton and bamboo.
Vicky

May 23, 2009
Adam Smith

No issues with wool David - some 'fab UK brands (e.g. Izzy Lane) and zQue certified / traceable wool from NZ - Karen Cole and howies both advocates - shame we can't stock hp
howies any more, but you'll find Karen's designs at Adili

May 23, 2009
Evan McCauley

Hi David,
We do have wool in the library. Are you a supplier or manufacturer of
organic wools? If so, we should talk about adding your wool qualities
to the library.
x
ev

May 23, 2009
claire ellis

Hi David,
Thanks for your message. Interested in hearing more about what you're doing - yes! Do you have a website? Or could you tell me a bit more about your approach and how you're putting it into practice?
Thanks, Claire
PS yes a friend of Helen's! You'll find Jonnie Horner on here too, he's also part of our group

May 25, 2009
claire ellis

Ignore most of that - I've just seen your details above! Let me have a closer look at what you do and then I'll be in touch.
God bless! Claire

May 25, 2009
Silvia Mariotti

hi david!
so basically im analizing a bunch of brands, focused on how producing with organic cotton or any kind of organic / natural material impacts on the whole value chain, starting from relationships with suppliers up to marketing and distribution.
my final goal is to determine wether this new ethical trend (can we say its just a trend? or something is really changing?) will lead companies toward a new source of competitive advantage or not.
if youre interested in it or just have some material i might use, please let me know!
thanks, silvia

May 26, 2009
Emesha Nagy

Hi David, thanks for your message. I'm mainly interested in plain woven fabrics (cotton, silk and wool), do you supply those too? Or just tartans? Thanks, Emesha

May 27, 2009
Phyllida Jay

Hi David, many thanks for your message. The idea of a tartan specific to a country is very interesting, would like to hear more about how this idea came about and how you are working to produce each tartan its associated country- thats very inspired! Also, why tartan? My research is in its formative stages, would be great to be in touch. All the best, Phyllida

May 27, 2009
Phyllida Jay

Hi David
Thanks for your reply to my questions, what you're doing sounds great! Will be in touch. Thanks. Phyllida

May 29, 2009
Hugo Middleton

Hi David,

Thanks for the message. At the moment I'm not designing/ printing my own fabrics, however as a development it is certainly something that I'm looking to do. Your tartan projects sound really interesting, would love to find out some more.
Thanks,
Hugo

Jun 1, 2009
Hugo Middleton

Hi David,

That's really interesting. I've got a meeting over lunch but perhaps I can give you a call this afternoon so I can tell a little more about what I'm up to and discuss further? Can I use the mobile number from your site? Thanks, H

Jun 1, 2009
Henrietta

hi David

thanks for your message i love your image of the sheep - yes i use Scottish textiles :) What do you design -- just tartan ?? Best Wishes Henrietta

Jun 1, 2009