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Comment by jacqueline on December 7, 2009 at 15:05

interesting news re major email retailer....according to drapers they are not only opening the 'green room' selling ethical labels launching february 2010...BUT they are also producing a range called ASOS Africa......interesting....i definitely plan to approach them to sell to.

Africa is the future :)

Comment by Ida Horner on December 2, 2009 at 18:41

Hi Beatrice,

sadly I will not be coming to Nairobi on this trip but let's keep in touch
I will drop you a note with my local number

Comment by Chantal Palmer on December 2, 2009 at 18:11

Beatrice
i think we would all welcome any info that the East African Designers have to share with EFF. If any of you would like to post promo pieces, please go ahead. I think I talk for us all saying the more we know, the more we can network for future endeavours!

Comment by Beatrice Mwasi on November 30, 2009 at 10:22

Hi Ida,

I would love to meet you if your East Africa includes Nairobi, Kenya and if your time allows. I'm sure the East African designers on ethical fashion network would love to give you information about this region as requested by members on this blog.

.... there is so much that East Africa has to offer ... and yes, for own and those willing and able to pay for it.

Comment by Ida Horner on November 27, 2009 at 13:02

Hi Renato,

Ok that makes sense. I have found that inspite of the rhetoric it is very hard to get UK retailers to get interested in Africa and if I am wrong I stand corrected. Individuals that I come across tell a different story, they like African fashion and accessories but that said msot are reluctant to pay the premium that comes with handmade sustainable fashion

This Forum run an event to do with sourcing from Africa earlier this year and there was not a single African fashion producer on the panel of speakers. There was no promotion of what fabrics are out there in africa and why folk here should be interested in them and instead we heard how Africans need to be educated etc. That was a missed opportunity in my mind

I would urge African governments to consider and promote the domestic market as Africans are consumers of fashion.

This would involve Africans being interested in African fashion (fabrics and textiles), it would also put restrictions on the importation of cheap imports from china as well as second hand clothing from the western markets that kills of local talent and industry.

I am sorry if I come across as a defeatist here but that is my experience

Comment by Ida Horner on November 27, 2009 at 12:21

I just received a message African textiles and skills development.

I am not quite sure I understand what Renato is asking and can't find her
contact details to respond directly

Is she here?

Comment by Julie Ward on November 18, 2009 at 2:45

Hi Ida,
To add to your list, if you find a manufacturer for the Kenyan "kangas" (I think I spelled it right). And if you find any indigenous textiles, I would be interested in making that connection. Thanks, and safe travels.
Julie

Comment by Ida Horner on November 17, 2009 at 22:37

WOW, that is some home work for me folk, I will keep my eyes peeled

Comment by Chantal Palmer on November 17, 2009 at 21:44

Great to see dialogue again!! Thanks Ida for starting this...we are all looking forward to hearing about your travels!

Comment by David McGill on November 17, 2009 at 21:38

Stage 3 of Tartans for Africa is the production of garments/accessories in bespoke cotton, woven or printed, for domestic markets and export. Please look out for any companies who can produce the cotton to my designs.

Thanks

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