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Exhibiting my latest textile collection at New Designers 2010!

I will be exhibiting my latest printed textile designs at New Designers 2010 in the Business Design Centre 52 upper Street, Islington, London from Thursday 1st July until Sunday 4th July. My collection is bright, fun, bold and most importantly mostly organic! The collection is inspired by travel, foreign architecture and vibrant African textiles. If you are interested in coming along to have a look then you can find me in the Glasgow School of Art textile exhibition area. Hope to see you… Continue

Added by Aimee Elizabeth Kent on June 20, 2010 at 16:08 — No Comments

Love, Loss, and What I Wore: Eco Fashion on Broadway

Via O+M Co.

MANHATTAN—Eco Fashion creeps up on you in the most unexpected places. In Manhattan, the epicenter of style in the US, it’s possible to stumble into boutiques or even your local H&M store and get a sense

of current trends in…

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Added by Haute Verte Couture on June 19, 2010 at 2:48 — No Comments

Moving Studio

I am moving my home Studio out of one place into another room, so my son can move back in temporarily. I am working on getting three bags ready for a store in Seattle. So, I have a lot of work to do this weekend. Plus attending College online. Phew!!!

I am happy to find this Network and hope to help out too. I make upcycled bags from upcycled materials.

My website is http://amartinandco.com/ and I have a…

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Added by Pamela Martin on June 18, 2010 at 18:51 — No Comments

organic and sustainable swimwear fabrics?

I am having a hard time finding organic blends that could be used for swimwear. I am also wanting to know the best way to print on fabrics that isn't pollutant to our earth.

Added by heather fromkin on June 17, 2010 at 19:39 — No Comments

Recycled Clothing is a World Cup Winner!

As preparations for the Catwalk show at Recycling & Waste Management 2010 gather momentum it seems that we are not the only ones looking to promote the growing trend of

textile recycling. …

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Added by Gerry Sherwood on June 9, 2010 at 11:08 — No Comments

INNOVATION Award - 5 Days left to apply

ETHICAL FASHION FORUM INNOVATION AWARDS

SHOWCASING INSPIRATIONAL NEW TALENT IN FASHION DESIGN AND SUSTAINABILITY…

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Added by Josie Nicholson on June 9, 2010 at 10:05 — No Comments

Power Dressing is fashion show and Live music event like no other. Christian Aid and Platform 2 have encapsulated the theme of africa and its vibrant lifestyle to put together a night of african fas…

Power Dressing is fashion show and Live music event like no other.

Christian Aid and Platform 2 have encapsulated the theme of africa and

its vibrant lifestyle to put together a night of african fashion with

the aim of spreading the word of empowerment.

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The night will bring together fashion,…

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Added by jacqueline on June 7, 2010 at 14:52 — No Comments

Ciel Archive Fabric Sale

http://www.cielfashion.blogspot.com

Ciel Fashion Fabric Archive sale, we are clearing the studio to make space and have some fantastic end of rolls to clear great fabrics originally £9-£15 per metre we are clearing now at £3 - £8 per metre!…

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Added by Ciel on June 6, 2010 at 21:13 — 5 Comments

Awamaki Design Residency in Peru

AWAMAKI LAB: Connecting Cultures Through Innovative Design

Awamaki Lab explores the intersection of sustainability, ethical sourcing and product innovation through a fashion mentorship program that fosters cross-cultural partnership between young designers and Awamaki’s indigenous weavers…

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Added by Awamaki Lab on June 6, 2010 at 20:00 — 1 Comment

Tomorrow is the day people FASHION 4 CHANGE / FASHION CH4NGE / FASHION 4 CHANGE / FASHION CH4NGE - DONT MISS IT!!!

Time: June 4, 2010 from 7pm to 10pm

Location: Karibu Centre,

Street: 7 Gresham road,

City/Town: Brixton,…

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Added by jacqueline on June 3, 2010 at 14:02 — No Comments

At "Moda do Futuro"

One afternoon at Danielle Ferraz’s sustainable store…

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Added by Nana Soma on June 3, 2010 at 2:52 — No Comments

Katharine Hamnett launches her first beachwear brand exclusively for YOOXYGEN

The ethical British designer Katharine Hamnett has joined forced with YOOXYGEN to create an eco- friendly capsule swimwear collection ,SAVE THE SEA, with each piece ethically made in sustainable fabrics and organic cotton.

The collection comprises of 14 Fifties-inspired pieces including one-piece swimsuits, bikinis, cover-ups, tote bags and beach towels covered in polka dot prints or the bold Save the Sea logo. Prices start at £45.00 and a…

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Added by Ethical Fashion Forum on June 2, 2010 at 9:37 — No Comments

Exciting opportunity for a designer/brand to work with one of the UK's biggest retailers!

Hi all,

Just wanted to make sure you were all aware of…

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Added by Victoria Waugh on June 1, 2010 at 15:19 — No Comments

Fashion 4 Change Swishing event - this friday!!!

Swishing Party- Summer Edition!!!!!

Date:	Friday, June 4, 2010
Time:	7:00pm - 10:00pm…

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Added by jacqueline on June 1, 2010 at 10:21 — No Comments

Rapanui recognised for 'spirit in approaching the challenges of sustainability' at the Sustainable Business Awards 2010

Rapanui, the Eco Surfwear brand from the Isle of Wight, has won the Sustainable Business Awards for its commitment to sustainability and passion for doing business the right way. The brand, co founded by two under-25 year old brothers is the youngest business to win the award.

Rapanui, founded by brothers Martin and Rob…

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Added by Ethical Fashion Forum on June 1, 2010 at 9:05 — No Comments

Po-Zu launch online store

Hi all, we are so pleased to share this exciting news… Check out the short film about our unusual shoe making process. Hope you enjoy and

have fantastic summer.

http://www.po-zu.com/…

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Added by Sven Segal on May 31, 2010 at 12:01 — No Comments

Fashion4change - yearly swishing event! Dont miss out!

Swishing Party- Summer Edition!!!!!

Date:	Friday, June 4, 2010
Time:	7:00pm - 10:00pm…

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Added by jacqueline on May 29, 2010 at 19:13 — No Comments

Slow/Fast Textiles at the V&A:

Natalia Gontcharova, Le Coq d'Or, Les Ballets Russes, 1914. Radical designs for the time, bridging Futurism with traditional Russian folk motifs.…

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Added by Emma Neuberg on May 29, 2010 at 12:30 — No Comments

Excentree Sizzling Summer Collection Now Available

It took us longer than expected but as a wise Irish man once said, “Good things come to those who wait."…

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Added by James McAloon on May 28, 2010 at 9:59 — No Comments

Trash to Treasure

Brazilian brand uses the upcycling in its processes

The famous word today when it comes to sustainability in fashion is upcycling. There are countless fashion designers around the world that has implemented this concept in their products…

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Added by Nana Soma on May 28, 2010 at 4:01 — No Comments