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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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Henrietta

Hi David -- sounds really exciting do you do tartan on silk at all ever?
Best Wishs Henrietta

Jun 1, 2009
Alice Louise Johnson

Hi David,

Our show isn't until the 7th July - so we still have a month or so to go on this one! Your project sounds really interesting - do you have any advice for us?

Jun 1, 2009
Alice Louise Johnson

Yep that's me! Great, look forward to hearing from you via email! Alice

Jun 1, 2009
Christina Behr

Hi David,

thanks for your message. Sounds interesting! Can you tell me more details via mail, please? christina.behr@yahoo.de
I'm looking forward to hearing from you.
Best,

Christina

Jun 2, 2009
MAKI TOMORI

Hi David,
Thanks for the message. Your project sounds very interesting. 'Sakura' looks very sweet. I would definitely like to get in touch with you if I have a chance working on my project more often. Hope to hear how your project goes in Japan. Good luck. Maki

Jun 3, 2009
Selena Amado

Oh yes, that's defintely something I will be working on.
Regards
Selena

Jun 3, 2009
Michael Pegrum

Hi David,

That sounds really interesting. We are looking to hold a design competition very soon at A Suit That Fits.com so I will keep you updated on our progress. Please let me know you email address and I will be intouch ASAP.

Many thanks

M

Jun 4, 2009
Bella Epps

Hi David,

thanks for your message yesterday, yes I'm open to chatting about different opportunities. I'm focusing on getting my accessories business going but would be open to smaller projects here and there. Do you have a project in mind? I have mainly leather background, men's women's accessories but have designed a lot of prints and soft accessories over the last few years - I'm trying to figure out how to upload stuff so people can see what I have designed until now but still figuring it out. Let me know if there is a good way to send pics etc - Bella

Jun 4, 2009
Bella Epps

Hi David, I just sent you an email to your yahoo address with some photos of past work. I decided not to include pictures on this site for now as I am designing new things and past work has not been produced according to sustainable principles unfortunately. It will all change as I am determined to never work for someone or a company that isn't concerned with ethical practises. - chat soon Bella

Jun 5, 2009
Lucy Wilson-Storey

Great, what's that? You can email me at lucyw_s@hotmail.com. If you like

Jun 7, 2009
Katie Lane

Hi, thanks for your message. I would love to be involved with a project on Malawi, what is it about?

Jun 8, 2009
deborah joy barnes

Excellent,
I am going to London at the end of the month and am hooking up with some of my Fashioning the Future Summit '08 connections. One of the student designers received a grant to have her line produced in Africa....and she did. This is all good news because in 3 point sustainability it is social justice, economic sustainability and ecological balance.
In order to really change the outcome at this point in time our fundamental "one ness" has to get more airtime!
I will check out your fabrics as i am right now answering a call for a show here in Seattle and am all about name dropping to help ethical entrepreneurs; especially the artsy ones!

Jun 8, 2009
AMANDINE RIDAO

Hello David,

Marketing African fashion could be interesting, could you give more infos?

Thanks

Jun 8, 2009
Queeny Tai

my email is queeny.tai@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com, please send me a bit more details. And I wanna know more about "four season" range too.
The fairs that I am organising is Interstoff Asia Essential in Hong Kong, Intertexile Shanghai Apparel Textiles. You can visit my company web site, www.messefrankfurt.com for more details about the show.

Jun 8, 2009
AMANDINE RIDAO

Hello David,

I will contact you through your email address during the day

Best regards

Jun 9, 2009
TUDO BOM?

Dear David,

No we get already stylists for working with us, thanks a lot

Jun 9, 2009
Brittney Carrington

David, I really appreciate your post. My email address is as follows: brit.bound.03@gmail.com, I would love for you to send me the photos and background on the Marine Corps Tartan...
By all means, keep me updated on the latest and greatest... Thank you in advance
Speak Soon, Brittney

Jun 9, 2009
zheng

Hi David,
You can mail me at zhengbruens@hotmail.com, would like to know more about it,thanks.
gr, nan

Jun 9, 2009
Shalinee Reddy

Hi David, thanks for responding. can i have more info, as this seems very exciting.

Jun 11, 2009
Katie Richardson

Hello,
I'm quite new to this forum so just finding my feet. Thank you for the heads up with the cotton. Although do you know of any small family businesses in the UK that are suppliers of eco fabrics?
Thank You
Katie

Jun 11, 2009
Jess Holland

Hey there! thanks for you comment. Send a cow is always looking for new ways to raise funds, would you be able to tell me a little more about it. Thanks again David :-)

Jun 11, 2009
HANETTE EUGENIE IKENG

Hi that good stuff is it just a fun fashion show or like a project? tell me more about it please

Jun 11, 2009
Hannah Jean

Hi David,

Thanks for your message, I am definately considering going back out to SA - the company I was with before would like me to come back out there. Do you know when roughly the show would be in March? Be interested to know a bit more about your company, if you have any information please do send it through to my email hannah@hannah-j.com and in the meantime I will check your website.

Kind regards
Hannah

Jun 12, 2009
Meaghan Curry

Hiya!

Welcome to the Africa Network!

If you have any news, events or information you want to share, please start discussions and engage in dialogue.

Ethical Fashion Forum is trying to build this network to encompass all those interested in sustainable production in Africa, so please encourage interested people to join!

Cheers!
Meg

Jun 12, 2009
Prama Bhardwaj

Hi David - we primarily do knitted fabrics / garments (jerseys, piques, rib, interlock). Our factory also makes traditional East African wraps / fabrics like Maasai Blankets, Kangas and Kitenges. What were you looking for exactly?

Jun 12, 2009
Prama Bhardwaj

yes that would get you to the office. or email me direct on prama@mantisworld.com

Jun 13, 2009
Amy Hutson

Hi David,
Thanks for getting in touch, drop me an email if you'd like to discuss this further - info@gossippr.co.uk

Amy

Jun 14, 2009
Becky Burd

Hi Thanks David for getting in touch!

I will be at the event in London on 23rd of June if you want to talk then, sometimes it is easier to explain in person. However for the meantime, I specialize in digital design for online experiences, online marketing strategy (including social media marketing), and usability - i.e. making sure sites and interfaces are EXTREMELY user-friendly and intuitive. I combine the psychological and socio-cultural side with the technology side. What kind of business are you looking to promote?

I'm at becky@beckyburd.com if you'd like to talk more over email.

Cheers
BB

Jun 17, 2009
Becky Burd

love the designs!!

Jun 17, 2009
Christelle KEDI

Dear David, I just had a look at your websites: www.tartansforafrica.com & www.internationaltartans.co.uk , your work is amazing

Jun 19, 2009
allan battah

David,
Thanks for your interest.
My e-mail is
albattah@videotron.ca
Regards
Allan

Jun 23, 2009
Maame Baryeh

Thanks for stopping by! It's possible to achieve a lot more in collaboration with others

Jun 23, 2009
Maame Baryeh

Would be good to know some more about what you do... social enterprise is definitely the way forward, ensue the revolution

Jun 23, 2009
Shalinee Reddy

Hi David, I don't know whats going on, but you can mail me on this address.
shalinee.ramchander@jockey.co.za

Jun 24, 2009
Ishwari Vijay Thopte

Hey David!

Im a Fashion Designer by profession and i plan to do my MA in "Design Management for Fashion Industries" from London College of Fashion this fall.
My research will mainly be in Ethical Fashion and Sustainable business practices. I was hoping to build contacts here. Can we be friends?

Jun 24, 2009
Marcelline Walker

Explain? :)

Jun 25, 2009
Maame Baryeh

what a fantastic vision and cause. I often have the same conversation, The continent has so much to offer and yet it's sold short at every turn. How could people assist or get involved? Are there specific projects that are happening that could benefit from the involvement of designers? Perhaps there's scope to work with you on one our projects to raise the profile of the cause?

Jun 25, 2009
Maame Baryeh

How would I get a hold of the fabric, I love tartans and checks, I always use them in some variation in my collections, you can e-mail me on info@un-told.co.uk. I'm also thinking that perhaps there would be a way of incoporating this into next years Fashion Diversity student project brief as a theme... Is there a broader range?

Jun 25, 2009
ANDREA GALER

David just realized your in Edinburgh are you around to meet up this coming week - my mobile is 07803 613811 - best Andrea

Jun 27, 2009
Rowan McIntosh

Hi David sounds interesting what sorts of fabric do you have. Is it the end of the rainbow here not found the pot of gold yet!

Jun 27, 2009
Elise Gustilo

hello David, thanks for getting in touch. Just checked and my website should be working fine :) At the moment I specialise in eveningwear, but will definitely be in contact if I will be using tartans in any of my upcoming collections!

Jun 27, 2009
shailini sheth amin

Hi David, Good to know that you are now looking to produce fabric in India. We will be very interested in producing it for you. Please let me have the details and quantity. Warm regards shailini. you can email me on shailini@moiralfibre-fabrics.com.

Jun 28, 2009
jacqueline

hey david...i would like to hear more about the fashion show next year in south africa
do yo uhave more details?

Jun 29, 2009
jacqueline

thanks for that info david

Jun 29, 2009
Jenny

That's kind of you to say, thanks very much, Jenny

Jun 29, 2009
Haggar Olel

Hi David,
What kind of producers are you interested in from Kenya? Do let me know as we have access to a good number working in a variety of materials.
H

Jun 30, 2009
Anrette Ngafor

yes funny how i wanted to send u a mail b4 lol but am sure we do

Jul 1, 2009
Anrette Ngafor

I think u and I will have alot to talk abt

Jul 1, 2009
Anrette Ngafor

didnt see any msg but i have sent u one from my hotmail account , check it out

Jul 1, 2009
Julius Musau Musyoki

Welcome David. Kenya is great

Jul 2, 2009