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8th March
Get One To One Advice From An Expert
Book an appointment with an expert in fashion business and sustainability to take your business forward. Save hundreds of hours of research and make sure your business investments are well informed. "One to one consultancy from Ethical Fashion Forum experts has really taken me forward. The sessions addressed both commercial and sustainability goals, and have opened doors for me" INNOVATION winner Nicola Woods, Beautiful Soul, image to left. Connect with Nicola on the network
8th March
Recruit Directly From Ethical Fashion Forum Network
The Ethical Fashion Forum network represents the worlds leading pool of talent and expertise in all aspects of the fashion and textiles industry, with a focus on environmental and social sustainability. Save time and money and get the most qualified and dynamic people on board your team by promoting positions through the network of Ethical Fashion Forum newsletter. *"We had a limited timescale to recruit several key team members for Pants to Poverty- with one broadcast, hundreds of people contacted us and we received over 20 high calibre applicants for each position."* Ben Ramsden, Executive Director, Pants to Poverty
8th March
February Social Success
At EFF we are extremely pleased to report this months event to be a huge success. Despite the torrential downpour, you turned up in record numbers for enthralling discussions, a captivating speech from Junky and not to mention an EFF cupcake or two. With this is mind, Kurt from Junky and the Ethical Fashion Forum addressed: *Ethical Fashion and Retail: What's selling and why? What are consumers looking for? How interested are they in the ethics behind what they buy?* Kurt provided insightful information as to history and the successful growth of the brand. This generated great interest from attendees and a vibrant discussion followed covering all aspects of the sustainable field. This month we documented the event and the photos can be found on the network and on our Facebook group.
8th March
Pioneering African Entrepreneurs
KINAWATAKA WOMENS INITIATIVE , led by entrepreneur Benedicta Nanyonga, supports 2000 women in Uganda through turning old plastic straws into fashion products. Image: Kinawataka handbag modelled by the first lady of Uganda, Madam J. Musevni. "Find out more about Kinawataka":http://www.kwiuganda.org/index.html
9th February
Ethical Fashion Calendar Launch
ETHICAL FASHION FORUM LAUNCHES GLOBAL ETHICAL FASHION CALENDAR THIS WEEK. We draw from the events page on the Ethical Fashion Network and our partners all over the world to compile this calendar. If you have events that you would like to feature on the calendar please upload them to the network or email us
9th February
Broadcast My Message Launch
Interested in broadcasting a message to the Ethical Fashion Network? We are launching a Broadcast My Message service. For just £50 we can broadcast your message to all network members; be it a product launch, recruitment, event or other. We vet all broadcasts to ensure they are of interest to network members and offer advice on how to communicate in the best way to the network. Email marketingintern@ethicalfashionforum.com for details. Image: Camilla Walton: designer on network
9th February
Ethical Fashion Social Success
This year we have introduced themes to our monthly socials. January's social 'Culture & Creativity: Making Fair Trade Cutting Edge' proved our most successful yet! Attended by a Corporate Responsibility Manager of a top high street fashion brand, a DEFRA Policy Advisor, a Senior Research Fellow from a top fashion university, ethical and sustainable fashion designers working in Colombia, Equador, Pakistan, and England, a ethical jeweller, a supplier of Natural Colour Cotton, students, and of course members from the EFF Team. Read full Social report on the network. Image: Saf Resturant - Host of January Social.
9th February
Network Review: January 2010
Through our Network we link with over 2500 members and through our newsletter we connect with 3 times as many subscribers in 73 countries. The network has a growing international membership with 45% of our members subscribing from outside the UK, demonstrating the Ethical Fashion Forum as the sustainable fashion network for the global community. An exciting 88% of network members are a part of the global fashion and textiles industry; including 1057 designers, 253 buyers, 239 suppliers, 304 manufacturers and 321 retailers all who are interested or involved in sustainable fashion. Read full report on the network. Image: Magpie Accessories. Network member.
4th January
Heres to 2010
A Happy New Year to you all... The Ethical Fashion Forum has published its 2009 IMPACT report. Learn more and download it by clicking on the link
10th December
Ethical Fashion Forum gifts & donations
Buy the perfect gift for the person who has everything. From as little as £5, you can give a fashion gift that will change lives
24th November
The First Global Sourcing Marketplace
An update of the whole event is now available on our online network including photos of the exclusive RE:Fashion awards iconic catwalk exhibition.
18th November
Global Sourcing Marketplace Seminars
A complete programme of the Seminars that will be taking place throughout the Global Sourcing Marketplace, is now available.
13th November
Re:Fashion Awards Iconic Designs Exhibition
As part of the Global Sourcing Marketplace, we will be showing how sustainable fabrics can become high fashion with an exclusive view of the iconic pieces designed for the RE:Fashion Awards. Designers- Vivienne Westwood, Zandra Rhodes, Preen, Bora Aksu...
29th October
Look Whos Exhibiting at Global Sourcing Marketplace
Exhibitors for the Ethical Fashion Forums Global Sourcing Marketplace, are now profiled online! Join international retailers from Primark to Whistles, and take the opportunity to attend and meet suppliers of sustainable fabrics, components and manufacturers. 20th - 21st November in London.
3rd November
The Case for Sustainable Fashion
This Global Sourcing Marketplace has been timed to coincide with Made-By and Organic Exchange seminars ‘The Case for Sustainable Fashion’, 19th November. Come to London a day earlier for your chance to come up to speed on changes and opportunities in the supply chain.
19th October
The EFF would like to introduce an exciting new press partner- BitchBuzz.com
BitchBuzz.com is a women’s lifestyle website, providing a host of stimulating content, featuring trendy little items, recipes, hot topics of conversation and much more. The EFF is proud to contribute a weekly ethical fashion blog in 'BitchBuzz Style’. Check out BitchBuzz for a fun and inspiring experience!
17th September
INNOVATION winners announced!
INNOVATION winners Lalesso, MIA, Henrietta Ludgate and Mark Liu were announced by high profile judge of the competition Dolly Jones, editor of Vogue.com at the pre Fashion Week event at The Hospital Club in London. Lalesso and Henrietta Ludgate will be showcased in the Estethica section of London Fashion Week from Friday.
15th September
Latest in Ethical Fashion
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23rd September
London Fashion Week highlights
25 Years of LFW, highlights included: INNOVATION award winners Lalesso, MIA, Henrietta Ludgate and Mark Liu announced by Dolly Jones editor of Vogue.com. Rani Jones reception of S/S 2010 collection. Harold Tillman opens the Estethica Preview. Christopher Raeburn's new collection...
8th July
Ethical Suppliers Listing
For a list of fabric suppliers, printers and manufacturers go the the Ethical Suppliers page, if you would like your company to be listed here get in touch...
10th March
Business Fights Poverty- Network Partners
Business Fights Poverty will be supporting Spotlight on Africa in conjunction with their own event series, "Harnessing the Power of Business for Development Impact". Their online international network is a community of professionals passionate about fighting poverty through good business. For more information and to sign up, follow the link below...
29th June
Green People sponsor INNOVATION
We are pleased to announce that award winning natural & organic beauty product company Green People are sponsors of the INNOVATION competition.
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