Winter 2011, D1: TheKey.to Berlin, the youngest of the dedicated ethical fashion events. First impressions and video from the opening evening's cat walk.
London Fashion Week 02/2011 - Day 2: EstEthica is successful so it seems. But what is there going on behind the scenes? Some controversial and critical insights.
The most recent event in the 'Perspectives on Future Sustainable Design' series highlighted the progress made in developing sustainable design approaches. Both, from a theoretical as well as from a systemic point of view. A summary.
'A Garden Party to Make a Change' at Clarence House is a public event in support of innovative approaches to sustainability - notably fairtrade and upcycled fashion.
Lack of knowing where to buy is among the most cited reasons by consumers as to why the don’t buy more sustainably in fashion terms (right after price). A Switzerland-based, recently launched internet portal has tackled this problem by offering consumers a shopping guide and index to both brands and shops that are available in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Twice a season the fashion circus congregates in Paris not for showing their own achievements off, but rather to get inspired for their own 'what comes next'. In this article, I'll give a brief overview of 2 locations, and 3 shows: Paris' Première Vision and TexWorld, and Italy's Milano Unica.
A phenomenon: National borders segregate markets. Ethical fashion brands don't know much about what is happening abroad.
2nd of 2 part posts, incl. event listing.
Winter 2011, D3: TheKey.to, Berlin.About dynastic companies launching ethical brands, and my personal 'Best Of' list taken from the attending brands.
On May 3rd 2012 the 2nd Fashion Summit took place in Copenhagen. Bringing fashion industry key people together to discuss sustainability with them, yet without using the term itself, is already a considerably achievement. Ilaria Pasquinelli attended and reports on her insights.
London Fashion Week 02/2011 - Day 1: British Wool and its use in fashion. What is the issue with British wool and what brands are truly making a difference and how?
Winter 2011, Summary: TheKey.to, Berlin. What can you get from attending the event? An evaluation on a European level.
Fall 2010, day 2: London Fashion Week, the dream destination of fashionistas. Young designers have it tough - and some outstanding design by young, ambitious designers.
Everyone seems to join in for the treasure hunt called Christmas shopping. Are the 'ethical' Christmas fairs worth it? Only for discoveries - such as these 3 tiny brands.
Fall 2010, day 4: London Fashion Week, the dream destination of fashionistas. Quietly sustainable brands that don't shout about their commitment.
London Fashion Week received a lot of buzz this season. But while all was not well on the substance front, the gems are still there and worth hunting and finding. The question remains though: Why are talent scouts seemingly only looking 'the other way'?
London Fashion Week 02/2011 - Day 3: Sourcing ethically is all about knowledge. It's primarily about livelihoods and survival, beyond the 'Human-Rights factor'.
London Fashion Week 02/2011 - Day 4: Ethical fashion and the luxury sector. The high-end segment is awakening to its responsibilities. Or does it really?
London Fashion Week 02/2011 - Summary: London Fashion Week and EstEthica in the bigger context. The Age of Austerity has reached the British fashion shores in all aspects.
Ethical fashion, finally!. In addition to the fashion category, even in 4 of the 11 remaining general Observer Ethical Awards categories ethical fashion made it onto the short list.
Fall 2010, D3: Paris Ethical Fashion Week, the longest standing ethical fashion event. Technological innovation and clothing. Natural organic dyes and suppliers.
