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The mother of all discussions – Fair Wages and the fashion industry

January 26, 2012

The issue of wages in the fashion supply chain is a never ending story: the paid wages, the unpaid wages, those that suffice, or not, for a livelihood. tackles this issue in a very thorough, and at the same time visionary way by laying out a practical frame work for a Fair Wages

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Social businesses hands on: Helping to rebuild Tsunami stricken Eastern Japan

January 19, 2012

The coastal areas of Eastern Japan, while largely unaffected by the grade 9 earthquake from March 11th, 2011, was thoroughly washed away by the tsunami following the quake. Now that the recovery efforts are under way, also fashion companies and fashion related projects contribute their share. An overview of what is happening on the ground to-date.

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Living Textile Craftsmanship – A Story of Masters and Students

December 29, 2011

Bryan Whitehead is one of the few remaining textile craftsmen in Japan who not only rears his own silk, but masters the whole textile process. Just as he as learned from seasoned crafts people, he now hands his knowledge on to his students. A plea to best of craftsmen and women cherish their expertise by teaching.

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Sashiko – an extinct textile tradition from the heart of Japan’s working class

December 22, 2011

Sashiko - a now extinct Japanese textile technique and tradition which for centuries was used to adorn as much as make garments more durable. A portrait.

Brand Portraits Supply Chain

Beshtar brings new perspectives to Afghanistan

November 23, 2011

The word Beshtar means 'More' in Dari. The idea behind the brand and its designs is to do more for the people of Afghanistan. The inspiration for Beshtar comes from the resilience of a people living in a country that has been at war for more than 30 years.

Governance Labour Supply Chain

Australia: Ethical Fashion is about leading by example

November 17, 2011

Contrary to common opinion, ‘Australian-made’ does not always mean ethically made. In some cases salaries as low as AUS$ 4 are paid. Ethical Clothing Australia is campaigning to change their domestic fashion industry from within.

Globalisation

Ten little Injuns … And yet: the future of manufacturing is local

October 27, 2011

One by one European manufacturers go out of business, and with them a vast quantity of skills and knowledge is lost. The most recent example is Switzerland's Weisbrod silk weavery. Yet: it seems the tide is changing, for good reason.

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StGall – 800 years of luxury lace work: A homage

August 11, 2011

Laces have been a firm part of haute-couture since the medieval, and the fabric still is, and always has been, a luxury product. The StGall exhibition in Switzerland pays tribute to 800 years of lace work featuring the best of European textile artisanry and technology.

Circularity Materials

Made to Last – The life of a yukata

July 26, 2011

This article has originally been published online by ‘Japan for Sustainability’ (JFS) on May 30, 2005. It is the 1st...

Materials Supply Chain

The Wool World is Changing – from the Grassroots up

July 22, 2011

The European wool industry has all but disappeared. Recently however, a grassroots trend is emerging. Mini mills now cater to small hold breeders, which turns wool source more transparent then ever.

Brand Portraits Supply Chain

Made in Neukölln: (Education + Integration) x Local Social Enterprise

April 2, 2011

Made in Neukölln: A social enterprise project that aims at introducing Berlin high school students to the different textile trades of the apparel, while pitching for social integration and sustainable supply chains.

Consumer-ism Governance Supply Chain

UK House of Lords and ethical fashion – Debate-able?

March 12, 2011

On March 3rd, 2011, ethical fashion was discussed in a Question session of the UK's House of Lords. Much focus was on human rights & the environment. But fashion is driven by SMEs ...

Trade Shows

Milan Expo(sed) – Fashion takes a back seat in the 2015 Expo planning

February 3, 2011

With the fashion city Milan winning the honour to be the city for the 2015 World Exhibition, the Città de la Moda was part of the Expo plans. But - there will be some changes ...

Definitions Materials

Ethical Fashion – What does it mean? x6

December 17, 2010

As a consumer, we have a basic understanding of “Ethical”. We know that buying such a product is supposed to alleviate some of our guilt, by doing a little bit of good, but what does it actually mean?

Consumer-ism Trade Shows

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.

Globalisation

Winds of change in the Japanese fashion industry (II/II)

December 4, 2010

When looking underneath the surface of the Japanese fashion industry, a fundamental shift is taking place: Production is shifted back to the Japanese home land.

Globalisation

Winds of change in the Japanese fashion industry (I/II)

November 28, 2010

When looking underneath the surface of the Japanese fashion industry, a fundamental shift is taking place: Production is shifted back to the Japanese home land.

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Made locally

Living Textile Craftsmanship – A Story of Masters and Students

Sashiko – an extinct textile tradition from the heart of Japan’s working class

Australia: Ethical Fashion is about leading by example

Ten little Injuns … And yet: the future of manufacturing is local

StGall – 800 years of luxury lace work: A homage

Made to Last – The life of a yukata

The Wool World is Changing – from the Grassroots up

UK House of Lords and ethical fashion – Debate-able?

Milan Expo(sed) – Fashion takes a back seat in the 2015 Expo planning

Ethical Fashion – What does it mean? x6

To go or not to go: Eco Christmas Fairs – a pick of 3

Winds of change in the Japanese fashion industry (II/II)

Winds of change in the Japanese fashion industry (I/II)

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