July 2009 Blog Posts (19)

THIS MONTH'S THEME: AFRICA

Are you doing something interesting in AFRICA? We want to hear about it- promote yourself on the network by posting your inspirational story on the blog. Make sure you are a member of the Africa Group!

INSPIRATIONAL STORY: THE YAKAAR NIANI WULLI FEDERATION

There are many textile companies providing needed support to villages and communities across Africa.

A great example of how villages are being… Continue

Added by Spotlight on Sourcing on July 29, 2009 at 11:30 — 13 Comments

New video: sustainable bamboo

Bamboo is touted to be a sustainable fabric, yet it must be highly processed with large chemical or mechanical inputs to create soft fabrics. Instead, we found a much more sustainable way to use bamboo: harvest it in ways that you can continue to harvest over long periods of time, soak the bamboo, then peel the skin and weave it into baskets.

I just posted a new video on TAMMACHAT's YouTube Channel: Weaving Organic Bamboo Baskets in Laos:… Continue

Added by Ellen Agger on July 28, 2009 at 15:21 — No Comments

INNOVATION first winners announced

The first two winners of the INNOVATION competition have been announced - LALESSO and MIA will be showing at Pure London. Watch this space for the announcement of the winners who will be showing at Estethica in September...

Go to the EFF website for more details www.ethicalfashionforum.com/innovation…

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Added by Josie Nicholson on July 27, 2009 at 13:28 — 1 Comment

The accidental environmentalist

I think I know what a pregnant elephant feels like. And not just down to the vast quantities of Green & Blacks that has been getting me through the past few days. After 22 months of gestation (or incubation, I’m not exactly sure of the difference) I’m about to give birth to my own baby and it promises to be just as agonising.

Perhaps it’s all part of the whole ‘pleasure/pain’ principle. The pain I seem to be constantly enduring (violins please......) and the pleasure I assume is… Continue

Added by Catherine Courtauld on July 26, 2009 at 8:00 — No Comments

its 5 days to go!! we need your votes!!

hello everyone

we are so excited to announce that Junky Syling are now shortlisted for BA's Great Britons Competition!!!

so now we need your help.

we would like to ask you to spend bit of time to vote for us.

its simple - just to go to this link http://www.greatbritons.ba.com/users/9815

to vote for us!!!

it take only 2 minuets… Continue

Added by Junky Styling on July 22, 2009 at 12:06 — No Comments

COMPETITION REMINDER- Have your profile/project featured at the Network launch party!

A final reminder: get your profile featured at the EFF Network launch event on July 30th! Just send us a quick email and we will enter you into the competition. Deadline- tomorrow.

The best profile wins a ticket to the exclusive event!

email joey@ethicalfashionforum.com

Added by Ethical Fashion Forum on July 21, 2009 at 13:02 — No Comments

EFF Are Excited to Announce that...

EFF are excited to announce that Jungle Drum Magazine and Moluche will be joining our list of exhibitors at tomorrow’s evening event!

Jungle Drum specialises in Brazilian culture in the UK. Their main objective is to represent Brazil on its many levels without resorting to the usual clichés, and emphasises on aspects that are usually not addressed by the general media.

I hope you will all agree it will be great to have a company… Continue

Added by Spotlight on Sourcing on July 20, 2009 at 15:30 — No Comments

This Week in Images: Drapers Blog

This week we showcased some of our favourite images from the Network on Drapers. Check it out here

Among those featured were, Davina Hawthorne, Sharlene Louise Randle, Loza Maleombho, Rachel Holland (La Luminata), Goodone, Natalie breeze, Mzuribeads and Ghana Fashion Week… Continue

Added by Ethical Fashion Forum on July 19, 2009 at 16:00 — No Comments

Upcycling With My Green Lipstick

The term upcycling is frequently being used in the world of ethical fashion. So what exactly does it mean? Upcycling is re-using materials and items to re-create something that improves the value of the original. Upcycling retains elements of the original item. For example, transforming an old shirt into a fabulous dress. Upcycling itself is not new. Hopefully, now that it has been given a label it will create more awareness for… Continue

Added by Helen Milen on July 16, 2009 at 11:30 — 2 Comments

NETWORK COMPETITION! May the best profile win...

Want to win a ticket for you and a guest to the EFF’s exclusive launch party? Want your profile, business or organisation to be showcased in front of an audience of fashion industry specialists?

You may have already heard that the EFF are holding an event on the 30th July, to celebrate the re-launch of the Network and their new projects. The evening will feature special guests, the chance to meet and hear from some of fashion’s key names,… Continue

Added by Ethical Fashion Forum on July 15, 2009 at 21:30 — No Comments

PLEASE VOTE FOR US!!

hello everyone

we are so excited to announce that Junky Syling are now shortlisted for BA's Great Britons Competition!!!

so now we need your help.

we would like to ask you to spend bit of time to vote for us.

its simple - just to go to this link http://www.greatbritons.ba.com/users/9815

to vote for us!!!

it take only 2 minuets i promise!

here is a bit of background information about the British Airways great Britons… Continue

Added by Junky Styling on July 14, 2009 at 12:55 — No Comments

Ethical collection need buyers too & you'll find them all here.

www.boutiquebuyers.com

Added by Renato on July 9, 2009 at 14:59 — No Comments

Calling all Students and Graduates

The Centre for Sustainable Fashion (CSF)* at London College of Fashion is excited to announce the International Student Awards for Sustainability in Fashion. The awards build on the success of the 2008 awards and the Fashioning the Future Summit held in London in October 2008.

The aim of the awards is to celebrate innovation through design, production, consumption and how fashion is valued. The competition will give industry the opportunity to engage with emerging talent in design… Continue

Added by Anna Fitzpatrick on July 9, 2009 at 14:14 — No Comments

Ethical Fashion Forum- RECRUITING NEW BOARD MEMBERS

Blue Sky Thinking

The Ethical Fashion Forum is currently looking to recruit 3-4 new Board Members* to help take the organisation into its next stage of development.

The ETHICAL FASHION FORUM (EFF) is a not for profit network focusing upon social and environmental sustainability in the fashion industry. Through its work the EFF has increased industry collaboration towards sustainability, supported and promoted… Continue

Added by Spotlight on Sourcing on July 8, 2009 at 9:45 — No Comments

NEW MONTHLY THEME...LATIN AMERICA!

Ethical Fashion Forum’s new monthly theme… LATIN AMERICA

Are you doing something interesting in Latin America?

YES! Then please engage with us and share your interesting stories so we can Feature You On Our Network Home Page!

Join the Latin America Group and Post Your Story on the Forum....then look out for it on the home page.

Want to learn more about Latin America?… Continue

Added by Spotlight on Sourcing on July 7, 2009 at 17:00 — No Comments

The World Congress on Organic Cotton

The World Congress on Organic Cotton is an international 5-day forum for more than 400 practitioners. If you're searching for networking possibilities to promote your business, label or firm, the congress will offer you the perfect platform to get closer to your professional goals!

The event will… Continue

Added by Patrick of Helvetas on July 7, 2009 at 8:30 — No Comments

NearFar Collection-working with tailors in Sierra Leone using tradition West African cloth

Added by Stephanie Hogg on July 6, 2009 at 11:53 — 5 Comments

PANTS AMNESTY! Stand up against poverty! Next Tuesday outside the Royal Exchange...

Join the latest, record breaking campaign organised by Pants to Poverty, next Tuesday (7th July), 1pm at the Royal Exchange. Thousands of people from 16 different countries around the world will simultaneously stand up against poverty and un-fair trade!

...Yes, they do have permission, and no, you don't have to strip to your undergarments (unless you want to of course!) We look… Continue

Added by Ethical Fashion Forum on July 3, 2009 at 13:30 — No Comments

CONGRATULATIONS to the 1000th network member!

We would like to congratulate Ilona Ludewig-Mack for becoming the 1000th member of the EFF Network! Ilona is the managing director of Natureally, a budding organic leather company, launched in Spring this year. She is looking to engage with innovative designers to create luxurious products.

Watch this space for more Network updates. We will be re-launching the site in under a month's time, with new featurs and high-profile… Continue

Added by Ethical Fashion Forum on July 2, 2009 at 14:56 — No Comments