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Sustainability at Paris Textile Fairs: between visionary and greenwashing

April 16, 2014
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.
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RITE & Made-By conferences 2011: Traceability is the name of the game

October 20, 2011
The RITE and Made-By annual conferences 2011 pinpointed the importance of supply chain ownership. A trans-disciplinary group of speakers introduced ongoing activities in their respective specialities, and illustrated the positive impact of collaboration.
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London Fashion Week February 2011: D4 – EcoLuxe: London’s take on ‘green’ luxury

February 22, 2011
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?
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London Fashion Week February 2011: D1 – Woolly milestones

February 19, 2011
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?
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To go or not to go: Eco Christmas Fairs – a pick of 3

December 5, 2010
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.
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London Fashion Week September 2010: Day 3 – Best of EstEthica

September 20, 2010
Fall 2010, day 3: London Fashion Week, the dream destination of fashionistas. The origins of EstEthica, and the subjectively coolest designers in 09/2010.
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London Fashion Week February 2011: D2 – EstEthica: How ethical is ethical?

February 20, 2011
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.
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Collected Knowledge to Get Changed: A user’s portal to ethical fashion purchases

July 25, 2013
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.
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Ethical Fashion in London 09/2011 – Review and Insights

September 23, 2011
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'?
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London Fashion Week September 2010: Summary – Sustainability & Fashion: Lessons learned

September 22, 2010
Fall 2010, Summary: London Fashion Week, the dream destination of fashionistas. Insights from LFW about sustainability and commitment of fashion brands.
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Goodenough Conference: ‘Ethical Trade – Whose Business is it?’

November 23, 2010
The conference on Ethical Trade, at the Goodenough College, London, on November 12 & 13, 2010, offered 2 tightly scheduled days, where qualified speakers followed one another.
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London Fashion Week September 2010: Day 2 – Young Designers

September 19, 2010
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.
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What I learned at the WEF 2025 … about authentic leadership

January 27, 2025
At WEF 2025, I learned a key truth: hurdles aren’t obstacles to overcome—they are the journey. I also had the privilege of supporting a friend’s bold vision at #ClimateHubDavos, where I saw her leadership: hands-on, calm under pressure, and driven by purpose. It’s a reminder of what truly makes a leader.
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Estethica February 2013: What’s new?

February 27, 2013
There are several things that come to your mind when visiting Estethica at London Fashion Week this February. To start with, the new venue , in the West Wing of Somerset House, adopted since last edition, is really sophisticated. Exhibitors are accommodated in rooms with a neat aesthetics that has one aim: making collections the only protagonists. Further, it is interesting to note that, besides the usual “aficionados” like Ada Zanditon or Henrietta Ludgate, there are some interesting international emerging talented brands.
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Ethical Fashion Source Expo – Review & Best Of

October 8, 2010
Previous: Paris Ethical Fashion Show September 2010: Conclusion – What is the make-up of successful ethical brands? With the launch...
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Ethical Fashion in London 09/2012 – Review: Are we getting there?

September 20, 2012
London Fashion September 2012: This season's EstEthica was possibly the best edition yet. Finally, there was also a relevant number of brands. Shirahime's insights.
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Observer Ethical Awards 2011: a critical response

June 27, 2011
On June 9th, in a ceremony at the Londoner V&A, the Observer Ethical Award winners 2011 were announced. The judges are experts in their fields, but how were the winners of each category decided?
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Ethical Fashion in London 02/2012 – Review and Insights: The Thing with Craftsmanship

February 23, 2012
London Fashion Week is feeling the effects of the global 'austerity' programme with fewer brands participating overall. The gems are still there and worth hunting for. Sometimes though, the gems of previous seasons remain the headlines.
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London Fashion Week February 2011: D3 – Sourcing = Knowing + Acting

February 21, 2011
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'.
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A lesson in localism: Best of Britannia

October 11, 2012
"Made in [your country]" is an ongoing attractive topic in the contemporary sustainable fashion discussion. In many cases, one that borders - or is even right in the middle of - some rather right-wing nationalist sentiments. Europe as a whole does not need that - there is enough quality design and craftsmanship to be proud of without getting into shallow waters.
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