In the current westernised approach to fashion, which tends towards the standardisation of trends and unified aesthetics, it’s easy to think the traditional ways of making clothes are a rarity, and disconnected from consumers. However, fashion has historically been a representation of the culture and traditions of peoples all over the world – a vision […]
As people around the world become increasingly aware of how damaging the current model of fast fashion is to the planet and textile workers, a sustainable industry becomes more possible. However, so many of the conversations about sustainable fashion revolve around a westernised notion of sustainability, one that deals with enhancements, such as how to […]
In recent years there have been several notable debates and discussions centered around cultural appropriation, however the issue is far from new and has long been contentious. Historically, under-represented communities have complained that their traditional attire has been adopted by members of the general public without any connection, context or credit. In this process, elements […]
Well done to our incredible Founder Suzy Amis Cameron, & James Cameron for being awarded with the 2021 Kea World Class Friend of New Zealand Award! Every year at the World Class Awards Kea recognises a diverse range of Kiwi and friends of New Zealand who through the impact of their work, leadership and philanthropy […]
Have you seen the trailer for the documentary ‘Jarracharra: The Art of Country’ yet? The documentary is currently a work in progress and tells the incredible story of how a group of remote Indigenous fashion enthusiasts from the Bábbarra Women’s Centre in Arnhem Land, a historical region in the Northern Territory of Australia, crowdfunded their […]
For us at RCGD, cultural sustainability is the foundational element of sustainable development as it is intricately entwined with the social, environmental and economic spheres. At RCGD, we are very keen to understand your cultural references for sustainability and are happy to see this becoming a topic of greater significance in the industry. Our surveys.about […]
For RCGD, cultural sustainability is the foundational element of sustainable development as it is intricately entwined with the social, environmental and economic spheres. At RCGD, we are very keen to understand your cultural references for sustainability and are happy to see this becoming a topic of greater significance in the industry. We have devised a […]
An Op-Ed on the intersection of Culture and Sustainability in Japan A multicultural phenomenon, the global fashion industry provides sustenance to designers from a plethora of cultural backgrounds. Exploring the lessons, traditional practises and cultural philosophies which might benefit the ethical fashion sector, I focused on two countries close to my heart; Ghana, the birthplace […]
An Op-Ed on the intersection of Culture and Sustainability in Ghana by RCGD CEO Samata A multicultural phenomenon, the global fashion industry provides sustenance to designers from a plethora of cultural backgrounds. Exploring the lessons, traditional practises and cultural philosophies which might benefit the ethical fashion sector, I focused on Ghana, the birthplace of my […]