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The Rewiring Fashion proposal (facilitated by @bof

The Rewiring Fashion proposal (facilitated by @bof) is a great read for any designer needing some uplifting during this weekend. In the proposal, a group of independent designers, executives and retailers globally came together calling for the fashion industry to restore beauty, imagination and craft. The proposal identified that the current fashion system was so removed, outmoded and, a hindrance to genuine creativity.
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The proposal specifically called for fashion shows to be reimagined from their archaic ways of being closed and elitist. More designers want fashion shows to be an avenue of story-telling and to connect and engage with their stakeholders in ways that wasn’t possible previously. They want these shows to allow access and engagement to their customers, and to create awareness and desire for collections just before they hit the stores.
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They also agreed that there shouldn’t be any rules or mandatory arbitration imposed by any fashion councils and that brands shouldn't be expected to show every season. It’s time to slow down and provide a gateway to rewire the system.
The full proposal can be read at rewiringfashion.org
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Image via: Dolce & Gabbana SS 2018 Men's wear

One of the greatest fashion icons to have ever liv

One of the greatest fashion icons to have ever lived, Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel was instrumental in shaping women's fashion in the 20th century. After her death in 1971, Karl Lagerfeld took the reins and continued Chanel's legacy until his death last year.
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Getting ready with the stunning Emma Roberts for o

Getting ready with the stunning Emma Roberts for our #Oscars2017 campaign. Giorgio Armani supplied a classic gown from his very first Privé collection in 2005, a tribute to heritage and history as Armani recently celebrated 15 years of his Privé collections. The gown was accessorized with exclusive pieces from Atelier Swarovski and we also want to congratulate Roberts on her recent announcement of her pregnancy!
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We have been going through some of our past campaigns reminiscing the good old times and also thinking how lucky we were to have done the 2020 campaign earlier this year just weeks before the Covid chaos hit us. With the Academy Awards’ recent announcement on the new representation and inclusion standards for the Best Picture category, many of us have been on Oscars mode lately and wondering with renewed hopes how the new normal will be when Oscars season resumes next year.
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Whistleblowing in the fashion industry. This is a

Whistleblowing in the fashion industry. This is a topic of considerable ethical complexity. Generally, a whistleblower refers to a person who perceives something to be unethical or illegal and reports it to authorities so that corrective measures may be taken. Whistleblowing should be actively encouraged at all levels. From C-suite at the top, right down to the garment workers and as we have already seen, many people took advantage of the pandemic to blow the whistle on grave misconduct by their companies.
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Ten months ago, New Zealand fashion retailers Glassons and Hallenstein Brothers introduced a whistleblower app to enable workers in supplier factories to report ethical breaches without fear of reprisal. The app provides an anonymous channel to communicate concerns related to working conditions in the factories. In the absence of apps, we have renowned leaders like Nazma Akter, the founder of Awaj Foundation (one of our allies for the global design contest) fighting tirelessly for millions of workers’ rights and actively encouraging them to come forward with their concerns. However, in many organisations and factories, there is still inherently a cultural resistance to whistleblowing for fear of social repercussions (i.e what will happen to me and my family? Am I ratting on my peers?).
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In re-fashioning a sustainable future from top down-bottom up, what can fashion brands do to make calling out misconduct easier and dismantle systems of oppression?
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Our WORKSHOP series will launch in just a fortnigh

Our WORKSHOP series will launch in just a fortnight! These workshops will be a journey into sustainable fashion through learning and understanding, and are curated for beginners but all are welcome. They will be hosted by our inspiring CEO @IAm_Samata, with a range of guest appearances including our founder @SuzyAmisCameron. Key topics in the sustainable fashion space will be covered, with the series spreading over into next year!
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In the first 60 minute workshop, we will cover the topic of ‘Sustainable Design’ and set the landscape for what we mean when we use the term. We will also discuss the fashion supply chain, give strong examples of successful sustainable brands and break down the meaning of fast and slow fashion. We will talk about consumption, what we do with our clothing afterwards and how waste is part of the sustainable design conversation. We will get clear on certifications and useful platforms for support if and when you are lost or confused.
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This inaugural workshop will launch on Thursday 8th October 2020 at 11am ET. Each live workshop is 60 mins long with an interactive Q&A session. Tickets are available for $13 through EventBrite (link in bio). We hope you can join us!
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The role of fashion has been put to the test as th

The role of fashion has been put to the test as the world experiences a global pause. During a time of immense uncertainty and grief, we saw various brands come together in solidarity to do their bit for their nation’s health. We have also seen companies look the other way when atrocities like modern slavery, abuse of workers on all levels, and unfair loss of employment, came to light.
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The fashion industry will be remembered for the way it handled this crisis and the pandemic lens is urging businesses to not just look at strategic company goals but also look at the broader society, human rights, and environmental rights.
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This is the window of opportunity for companies to assess how their bottom line directly relates to serve social needs. It is an interesting space to navigate as consumers see brands re-fashioning new strategies for a new normal.
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Image via: Quartz

"We must go on. This is a huge setback but we have

"We must go on. This is a huge setback but we have to be like Beirut - every time dusting itself off and returning to the way it was". These were the words of Haute couture fashion designer Elie Saab when he was interviewed recently by major press platforms, after the Beirut blast left his atelier and home gutted.
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We are so inspired by his resilience and feel privileged to have had an opportunity to work with him for our #Oscars2018 campaign. Zoey Deutch stunned onlookers in an Elie Saab archival gown with vintage details. The archive piece was embellished with silver silk threads, sequins and vintage beads from Mr. Saab’s Beirut atelier. The natural hand-dyed colour of the dress is a tribute to the untouched beauty of the Indian culture with slowly embroidered handmade patterns—respecting artisanal and ancestral craftsmanship, and a nod to slow, considered fashion. Swipe to see more lovely images.
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“For all of its associated glamour, fashion, as

“For all of its associated glamour, fashion, as a word, invokes a feeling of exclusion, hostility and inaccessibility. These are feelings many of us working in the space, whilst being marginalised due to race, socioeconomics or gender, have felt at one time or another. Let’s not use words that oversimplify, but rather ones that relate to more people, using language to help us change our attitudes towards what we buy, wear and how we treat clothes afterwards."
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-An excerpt from the brilliant piece that our CEO @IAm_Samata wrote for @euronewsliving
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Interesting fact! Did you know that the human eye

Interesting fact! Did you know that the human eye processes yellow first? Yellow is the most visible colour of the spectrum and that’s why it is used for cautionary and hazard signs. Yellow is also one of the oldest colours in the world created through natural dyes and the method and sources of plants for the dyes varied greatly across countries, ranging from weld, to greenweed, to American black oak, to turmeric, to the heartwood of Jackfruits.
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In colour psychology, yellow is known to imbue a sense of warmth, joy and energy and some people feel instantly uplifted when they wear yellow clothing. Yet, yellow also causes the most visual fatigue due to the high amounts of light reflected, which explains why some people have an aversion to yellow. For this reason, yellow is one of the hardest colours for fashion designers to work with as getting the right shade could make or break their collections.
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Do you have a favourite colour when it comes to your clothing? We would love to know what colours you usually work with or wear and the psychology behind it! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Image via: Tiffany Amber Couture Collection

This image is our current reality with over 8 mill

Have you registered for our WORKSHOPS? These works

Have you registered for our WORKSHOPS? These workshops will be a journey into sustainable fashion through learning and understanding, and are curated for beginners but all are welcome. They will be hosted by our inspiring CEO @IAm_Samata, with a range of guest appearances including our founder @SuzyAmisCameron. Key topics in the sustainable fashion space will be covered, with the series spreading over into next year!
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In the first 60 minute workshop, we will cover the topic of ‘Sustainable Design’ and set the landscape for what we mean when we use the term. We will also discuss the fashion supply chain, give strong examples of successful sustainable brands and break down the meaning of fast and slow fashion. We will talk about consumption, what we do with our clothing afterwards and how waste is part of the sustainable design conversation. We will get clear on certifications and useful platforms for support if and when you are lost or confused.
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This inaugural workshop will launch on Thursday 8th October 2020 at 11am ET. Each live workshop is 60 mins long with an interactive Q&A session. Tickets are available for $13 through EventBrite (link in bio). We hope you can join us!
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Ermenegildo Zegna Couture celebrated 120 years of

The world’s water sources bear a major brunt of

The world’s water sources bear a major brunt of the fashion world. 20% of the industrial water pollution globally is attributable to the dyeing and treatment of textiles and there are more overwhelming statistics of fast fashion factories using billions of tonnes of cubic meters of water each year.
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Resolving the water crisis has been a slow journey but the global pandemic has not only elevated the urgent need for access to safe water but also uncovered how poor the global water infrastructure is. Textile companies discharge millions of gallons of chemically infected water into our waterways resulting in colourful chemically-infused rivers like the one in this image. This is the Tullahan river, one of the dirtiest rivers in Manila where pleas from the residents to know what is in the water have fallen on deaf ears.
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However, no one company or initiative can shoulder the water crisis alone. This is the moment of catalyst, to transform this global turbulence to deliver life-changing solutions for these developing nations who are paying for the mistakes of corporations; to convert these conversations into equitable partnerships and initiatives to change the global water systems. This is the continual quest for a better future.
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Image via: Fashion FWD and Greenpeace Detox Fashion Campaign (Gigie Cruz)

Thank you to all contest entrants for your patienc

Thank you to all contest entrants for your patience. We are incredibly excited to share that our judges have chosen the two winners and we will be making the announcement next week! Stay tuned!
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Every second that you are reading this post, 1 gar

Every second that you are reading this post, 1 garbage truck worth of textiles is piled into a landfill somewhere. An average dump truck is 76 cubic meters in diameter and 7.6 to 10 cubic meters of discarded textiles and fabric waste are being dumped each second! Shockingly, luxury fashion labels make up a large portion of the waste as ‘outdated’ seasonal collections, dead-stock, or returns from customers either end up in landfills or get incinerated.
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And that’s why we love working with incredible eco-designers like @viviennewestwood who has been revolutionary with her circular design models from day dot. For #Oscars2017, Westwood crafted a stunning gown for @priyankabose20. The gorgeous jacquard fabric was recycled from a past collection, and the pattern cutting technique was designed to keep waste to an absolute minimum, using only 320 cms for the design. Leftover sequin film, usually left as waste from sequin production, was embroidered to the bodice of the dress creating a honeycomb effect, highlighted with reclaimed Swarovski crystals for added sparkle!
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The skin is the largest organ of our body, so what

The skin is the largest organ of our body, so what we put into our bodies is just as important as what we put ON our bodies. @Fashion_Fwd estimates 8000 synthetic chemicals used worldwide to turn raw materials into textiles, meaning we could all be wearing lots of hidden toxins on our bodies.
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Adding fuel to fire, laws in western nations are not stringent enough for clothing brands to legally demand transparency with the composition of the chemicals they use. In 2014, the Australian Government recalled 120,000 textile items from retail giants like Kmart and Target after a random analysis revealed unacceptable amounts of Azo (which is considered carcinogenic in high levels) in some of the textile fabrics.
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There is clearly a critical need for chemical companies to transform the way they work and to create eco-friendly alternative formulations to replace harmful chemicals like Azo. Detoxing the global supply chain requires the participation of all players, from all levels, to create the future that we so hope for.
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Image via: @greenpeace Detox My Fashion Campaign

Have you ever wondered why very old TVs seem to la

Have you ever wondered why very old TVs seem to last for generations but modern TVs only have a lifespan of a few years? The same question can be asked of many other products, especially clothing. Clothing from the 20th century is in pristine condition whereas clothing from a high street store falls apart after 2 months.
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The biggest fuel to fast fashion is planned obsolescence. There are many credible sources that define the term but it generally means that products are intentionally designed and manufactured to be phased out after a certain period of time so that consumers are influenced to buy more to replace the worn out items. The clothing sector is the worst to embrace this deceitful strategy given it is the second most polluting industry in the world.
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Having a business model like this is not only manifestly wasteful, but also harmful on so many levels. Keeping up with consumer demands to replace poorly made items means, garment workers face immense physical and psychological pressure to churn out cheap garments in poor working conditions. We have already seen the devastating impacts of the Rana Plaza collapse, which is only one of many incidents!
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In recent years, many people globally are resisting this market manipulation with circular models such as recycling, up-cycling and repairing, cultivating a new approach to stop unbridled consumerism. We would love to know what has your form of resistance been in your sustainable fashion journey.
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Throwback to #Oscars2015 where our global contest

Throwback to #Oscars2015 where our global contest winner Tingting Chen dressed actor Jake McDorman in a tuxedo comprised of dead-stock 100% wool and lining made of dead-stock 100% GOTS certified organic peace silk. The resulting eco-tux ensemble was nothing short of amazing!
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But let’s talk dead-stock. It is one of those recurring hassles in the fashion world and generally refers to inventory that hasn’t been sold and doesn’t have a high probability of being sold in the future. These stocks just live in the warehouse and are deliberately shelved as it becomes burdensome to manage excess inventory. Dead-stock is very common in luxury fashion especially after leftover seasonal collections are seen as ‘outdated’ after a season has passed.
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The global pandemic has further worsened the dead-stock issue with cancelled orders and significant reduction in consumption. Perhaps, this is the turning point much needed as the build up of the stocks push for more responsible and sustainable practices in the industry. More brands are turning to eco-solutions to repurpose dead-stock and keep the materials in circulation. We would love to hear from brands in our community who are transforming or reviving dead-stock into new eco-wear!
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It might be hard at first to see the correlation b

It might be hard at first to see the correlation between loss of biodiversity and the fashion industry but it is easy to see the linkage when you realise that fashion supply chains are directly linked to soil degradation, conversion of natural ecosystems, and waterway pollution. The health crisis has certainly increased the engagement of fashion leaders in these issues and more conversations are being had around this space, but a troubling fact remains.
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Countries most affected by biodiversity loss such as Madagasgar, Papau New Guinea and Democratic Republic of Congo are not part of the broader conversation. People from these communities are not present in the rooms that discuss these critical issues, which begs the questions. Who is making the decisions and what are they based on?
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What is more harmful than lack of representation is misrepresentation. By not involving the relevant BIPOC communities in these critical conversations, their influence in the fashion world is unfairly silenced, or at worst, misrepresented. Representation in biodiversity loss matters and if there are no seats, we need to be creating more platforms for these voices to be heard and reinforced.
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We are really looking forward to our WORKSHOPS! Th

We are really looking forward to our WORKSHOPS! These workshops will be a journey into sustainable fashion through learning and understanding, and are curated for beginners but all are welcome. They will be hosted by our inspiring CEO @IAm_Samata, with a range of guest appearances including our founder @SuzyAmisCameron. Key topics in the sustainable fashion space will be covered, with the series spreading over into next year!
🍃
In the first 60 minute workshop, we will cover the topic of ‘Sustainable Design’ and set the landscape for what we mean when we use the term. We will also cover an overview of the fashion supply chain, give strong examples of successful sustainable brands and break down the meaning of fast and slow fashion. We will talk about consumption, what we do with our clothing afterwards and how waste is part of the sustainable design conversation. We will get clear on certifications and useful platforms for support if and when you are lost or confused.
🍃
This inaugural workshop will launch on Thursday 8th October 2020 at 11am ET. Each live workshop is 60 mins long with an interactive Q&A session. Tickets are available for $13 through EventBrite (link in bio). We hope you can join us!
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