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Global Sourcing Marketplace

The EFF's Global sourcing marketplace is fast approaching and its looking like it is going to be an amazing event. More exhibitor profiles have been added to the GSM website and seminars have been planned to take place throughout the 2 day event which will be highlighting the excellent work of the exhibiting suppliers. This is an amazing opportunity to see what options there are for ethical,… Continue

Added by Ethical Fashion Forum on November 12, 2009 at 12:11 — No Comments

The Ethical Fashion Blog on Drapers

We have a blog on Drapers.....

Read it here: http://www.drapersonline.com/blogs/the-ethical-fashion-blog/

Added by Ethical Fashion Forum on September 28, 2009 at 23:30 — No Comments

Check out this Video of Estethica at London Fashion Week

http://www.leapanywhere.com/media/show/1419

Added by Ethical Fashion Forum on September 28, 2009 at 18:15 — No Comments

Coming Soon - The Ethical Fashion Social

We at the EFF are so excited about how the network has taken off. Inspired by all your stories about the people that you have connected with online, we have been thinking up ways to strengthen the relationships made through the network, and create more friendships, collaborations and communities around ethical fashion.

So we would like to introduce the...

ETHICAL FASHION SOCIAL

On the last Thursday of every month we would like the members of the network to get… Continue

Added by Ethical Fashion Forum on September 7, 2009 at 14:00 — 1 Comment

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

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

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

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

EFF ARE ON DRAPERS!

Check out the EFF's weekly blog on Drapers, launched today! Let us know what you think...

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Added by Ethical Fashion Forum on June 30, 2009 at 14:30 — No Comments

July's Spotlight on Sourcing event: BRAZIL AND LATIN AMERICA

SPOTLIGHT ON BRAZIL AND LATIN AMERICA SEMINAR

21st July 2009 at 6:00 pm at the Rich Mix

When it comes to how fashion can change lives, Brazil is a pretty inspirational model. Brazil is currently the world’s second largest denim fabric producer, third largest knitted fabrics producer and fifth largest apparel producer. Brazil is also becoming an important market for designer fashion. At the same time Brazil is taking… Continue

Added by Ethical Fashion Forum on June 30, 2009 at 11:56 — No Comments

EFF India Correspondent- Sarah Murphy. Blog 5

The Dhankuta Sisters Handicrafts Nepal:

I had heard so much about Kathmandu, and its reputation for banana, hemp, and organic production, so was eager to see some fibre processing in action. But, I was out of luck, it turns out production season was over and I had missed the chance…this time!

On a very positive note wondering in Kupondel, in the district of Lalitpur, Kathmandu we came across an ace shop called The Dhankuta Sisters Handicrafts, Nepal. A Personal and… Continue

Added by Ethical Fashion Forum on June 29, 2009 at 13:00 — No Comments

WANT TO WRITE FOR THE EFF?

We are currently looking for budding new writers to contribute regularly to our blog. So, please get in touch if you are an enthusiastic blogger and would like to share with us your knowledge and ideas in ethical fashion.

We are looking for writers with a passion for ethical fashion, whose expertise may range anything from consumer to business level. We would especially like to hear from you if you are outside of the UK or if you are able to commentate on fashion news and… Continue

Added by Ethical Fashion Forum on June 29, 2009 at 12:00 — No Comments

EFF India correspondent- Sarah Murphy. Blog 4

When Samant Chauhan told me there was a handloom in every household in Bhagalpur, I took it rather lightly. Then I went into Manali, North India where tradition and tourism seem to sit comfortably side by side. Watching Himachal women prepare their handloom for the day, proceeding to climb into to it and begin weaving. They really are everywhere, most of the women I witnessed spent around 30 minutes working before having a break chatting,… Continue

Added by Ethical Fashion Forum on June 17, 2009 at 14:00 — 2 Comments

EFF On Twitter!

The EFF is now on twitter.....

Follow us at https://twitter.com/EthicalFashionF

Added by Ethical Fashion Forum on June 10, 2009 at 17:23 — No Comments

2ND HAND LAPTOPS NEEDED FOR EFF HEADQUARTERS

We are about to expand several of our support programmes for the ethical fashion sector, and taking on interns to help us do this at the Ethical Fashion Forum's headquarters at RichMix (which we share with the inspirational Pants to Poverty, Worn Again and AntiApathy)

We urgently need laptops and computers so we can support you more, to do what you do better!

Do you have an old laptop you dont use any more, that you would be able to donate to the EFF? We dont mind how old… Continue

Added by Ethical Fashion Forum on April 6, 2009 at 17:05 — No Comments

Work with us...Internships available at the Ethical Fashion Forum

INTERNSHIPS

The EFF has several internship opportunities, generally based at its offices at Rich Mix, although we also need external contributors on some projects. Travel and food costs are covered for interns based at RichMix. We endeavor where possible to progress interns towards paid positions, if not with the EFF, then with our partners and network.

If you are interested in any of the positions below please send you CV and a cover letter/ email to… Continue

Added by Ethical Fashion Forum on April 2, 2009 at 12:19 — No Comments

Welcome to The Ethical Fashion Forum Social Network - How To Get The Most From This Site

Thank you for joining the Ethical Fashion Forum Social Network. We hope that you find this a useful space to find resources, connect with others and discuss the issues relating to sustainability in the fashion industry.

Just to walk you around the site -

Home

Find out who has joined the network and what new events, discussions and groups have been posted.…

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Added by Ethical Fashion Forum on February 12, 2009 at 11:45 — No Comments

Girl About Town - What’s that lurking at the back of the wardrobe?

All of us, if we’re being totally honest, have clothes, shoes and accessories that we never wear or use.

Well the wonders of the web have come up with a ‘free, ethical and stylish way to upgrade your wardrobe’ at www.bigwardrobe.com

Through this site you can swap the things you don’t wear for something you will, or turn those unwanted clothes back into cash. It’s like freecycle and ebay combined - with fashion the centre of attention!

Julia… Continue

Added by Ethical Fashion Forum on January 13, 2009 at 23:57 — No Comments

Girl About Town - Fairtrade Fortnight 2009

Fairtrade Fortnight is the Fairtrade Foundations yearly campaign to raise awareness on the issues surrounding Fairtrade and the products that are available to consumers. This years theme is ‘Make it happen. Choose Fairtrade.’ The fortnight will run from the 23rd of February to the 8th of March, with a launch event in London is on Sunday the 22nd of Febuary. To find out more about this event and others across the fortnight, and how you can get involved,…

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Added by Ethical Fashion Forum on January 13, 2009 at 23:55 — No Comments