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

[Ethical Fashion Forum]

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 great strides in relation to fair trade and environmental impact reduction initiatives.

This seminar focuses on the specific challenges and opportunities related to sourcing for fashion products from Latin America, with a focus upon Brazil. Through case studies and firsthand accounts from practitioners, the event will give an insight into how different sourcing models, products and businesses have maximised benefits to communities and minimised environmental impact.

Alongside the seminar, there will be a marketplace featuring suppliers, leading brands and support organisations working with and from Brazil & Latin America

CERTIFICATION AND STANDARDS MASTERCLASS
21st July 2009 at 2:00 pm at the Rich Mix

Following on from June’s seminar, this masterclass will look in more depth into certification, labelling and standard options open to different businesses. Run by experts and practitioners.

Places are limited so register now!


FUTURE SOURCING EVENTS:
Spotlight on Africa: August 18th


FEEDBACK FROM PREVIOUS EVENTS:
"I found this event inspirational - it was both motivational and informative”
“Informative- great to see what others have already done- pragmatic and practical- with the possibility to link with other businesses and move forward”

For more information on these events, visit: http://www.ethicalfashionforum.com/events