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Where does all the clothing go? – Insights from academic research, but without the jargon

February 2, 2012

The 'Everything must go' exhibition, that took place from January 20 to 22, 2012, introduced the wider public to the details of the global value chain for discarded clothing. Drawing from the results of 5 years of research, the numbers and facts are staggering, and intriguing at the same time.

Biz Strategy Globalisation

Sustainability in industry and academic research: Heavens for barriers and ‘allotment attitudes’

December 8, 2011

Scientists, engineers, designers and creators. 3 'species' of people that neither in academia, nor in industry collaborate well. Yet, precisely the fashion and textiles industry is so trans-disciplinary that collaboration is a must.

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.

Consumer-ism Globalisation Supply Chain

Fair Trade Trends & Europe: The fashion horizon and beyond (II/II)

November 10, 2011

Historically, fair trade has pitch to and sold thanks to consumers' guilt. A grave mistake as the currently ongoing consumption trends show. Quality, exclusivity is what has survived the economic downturn best.

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.

Trade Shows

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.

Consumer-ism Labour Supply Chain

Fair Trade Trends & Europe: The fashion horizon and beyond (I/II)

October 6, 2011

What 'ethical' business trends can we see across the globe. In this double post, we look at what the trends in fair trade are, and what we can infer from them. Part 1: What we probably know.

Biz Strategy Definitions

How ethical is ethical? – Observing is Knowing [Shirahime Post Nr. 100]

August 18, 2011

This is the second post of a two article series. It will look at what we can say about the 'ethics behind a brand' from how they practically do business.

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.

Book Reviews Consumer-ism Labour

Fashion, Consumerism, Impact – Loud and Clear in Plain English

July 8, 2011

In 'To Die For', Lucy Siegle jumps head on into her very own wardrobe full of hidden skeletons - the results of her love for fashion and shopping. In 15 chapters she tells the story of why that is so - and how to do better.

Definitions Labels

How ethical is ethical? – A labeling and consensus dilemma

May 28, 2011

What means ethical in the fashion business? The lack of 1 widely accepted label is an issue. Yet: The principle problem is the lack of a consensus of what ethical business practises really are.

Consumer-ism

Green is Grey – is there finally a change in the air?

May 12, 2011

Could it be that a a precipitate green revolution in design and fashion is taking place? PPR is ready “to jump on the sustainable fashion bandwagon.” But how do we define responsibility?

Consumer-ism Materials

What I also talk about, when I talk about knitting

April 22, 2011

Wanting to buy hobby knitting yarn more ethically is a difficult undertaking. Read what why it can be problematic, and 'do good by doing better'.

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.

Globalisation Supply Chain

The Swiss eco fashion landscape: Selected facts not only for consumers

March 26, 2011

The Swiss are not a chatty nation. A few facts in relation to sustainable fashion, the nation's importance for organic cotton - and addresses of Zurich shops for stylish eco fashion.

Definitions

Definition of ‘ethical fashion’ by Lord Addington

March 11, 2011

When we talk about ethical fashion, we are talking about getting away from throwaway fashion; or, if we are going to throw it away, about how we recycle.

Biz Strategy Trade Shows

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.

Luxury

Ethics in the 21st Century Diamond Jewelry Industry(III/III): Ethical jewelry in Japan

January 23, 2011

Part 3 of 3. The jewelry industry is in many ways a messy one. What are the concrete business challenges and experiences encountered in the Far East, e.g. Japan?

Consumer-ism Definitions Materials

The World for Sale (… or ‘of ‘ sale?)

January 2, 2011

The task was easy, so one would think: Shop for a sensible winter-apt overcoat as ethically as possible and at a reduced budget. But nothing is easy in fashion!