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The Ethical Fashion Network has now reached over 3600 members from 100 countries we wanted to find a way to strengthen the relationships that have been made through the network, encourage the growth of the ethical fashion communities and inspire new friendships and collaborations around the world.

The spirit of EFF’s new year was to re-evaluate all our endeavours; 2010 is the year for opening doors to market that will change lives and the first part of our focus has centred around our socials. EFF want to increase our impact by structuring every part of our business to increase involvement with our members.

On the last Thursday of every month we would like the members of the network to get together and meet network members in their region to network, make professional and social connections, share ideas around the monthly theme. You can meet anywhere; in a bar, in a coffee shop, in a pub, in a village hall or be more ambitious and partner with yuor local ethical organisation or shop for an appropriate venue for the event.

August Ethical Fashion Social Network Event
Thursday 26th August 7 – 9pm

Britain: Local Production – Manufacturers, Suppliers and Artisans Breaking the Trend

Eden Studio, Truebell House, 5B Lombard Road, London, SW19 3TZ
Tube: South Wimbledon
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Ethical Fashion Forum partner with Eden Studio, one of the UK’s first CMT units founded on ethical and sustainable practise principles, and Michael Spenley, Head of Corporate Responsibility at Shop Direct to present the benefits of producing in the U.K.

An unmissable chance to see Eden Studio’s full service sampling and production unit for all types of garments. Founded on the highest principles of quality, sustainability and ethical production Eden offer pattern making, toiling, sampling, small run production, bespoke service and guidance .

Catharina Eden, a designer and the founder, will present the newly expanded studio and the success of her business. We invite all small manufacturers, suppliers and individual artisans in knitting, weaving, hand sewing, beading or any other craft in London. to showcase themselves at this vibrant event. Network your skills and business to industry leaders.

If you are interested in showcasing your business and skills at this unique event or for further information please contact Emily at marketing@ethicalfashionforum.com

Also presenting is Michael Spenley, the Head of Corporate Responsibility at Littlewoods Shop Direct Group. His role involves strategy, operations and CR reporting with a focus on ethical sourcing, community engagement and carbon management. He has been a Board Member of the Global Opportunities Fund Board at the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office and also worked as a consultant for the United Nations Development Programme and as a Commentator on CR for the World Bank Group. He also was Chairman of the United Nations Global Compact UK Network between March 2007 and March 2010.

The Ethical Fashion Social Network Event takes place monthly, on the last Thursday of the month. RSVP to this event on the Ethical Fashion Network or find out more on the Ethical Fashion Calendar.

Be a part of the Ethical Fashion Map; Ethical Fashion Network Events can highlight your business and initiatives to the leader of the sector.

For further information or to rsvp please contact: marketing@ethicalfashionforum.com with your full name, role and company name.

Or you can RSVP on the Ethical Fashion Network, the worlds largest and most established network of sustainable fashion professionals.

This event is free to attend but the Ethical Fashion Forum encourages attendees to support the continuation of this regular event dedicated to the sustainable fashion industry by donating or becoming an Ethical Fashion Social sponsor. Contact Emily at marketing@ethicalfashionforum.com to become a venue host, speaker or sponsor. We look forward to seeing you there!

Past meetings have taken place in:

East- London, UK

Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Brighton, UK

Milan, Italy

New Dehli, India

Nairobi, Kenya

More meetings are coming soon in areas including:

Bristol, UK
New York, USA
Colorado, USA

Keep an eye on this page for more details.

Would you like to host an Ethical Fashion Social in your area or have you organised a Social and need it advertised? Email for more information.