Our Impact
Opening Doors: Global Sourcing Marketplace
1. Launched the first Global Ethical Sourcing Marketplace for fashion
2. Opened doors for 32 fair trade and ethical suppliers to the fashion industry
Image: Organic cotton dress by ethical brand Edun Live
Opening Doors: International trade shows
1. Built Formal Partnerships with International Trade Shows in London, Paris & Hong Kong.
2. Showcased 14 pioneering ethical fashion brands at the heart of the fashion industry
Image: MIA, Made in Malawi , 2009
Changing Lives
1. Supported and promoted African fair trade and ethical suppliers
2. Raised wages and supported sustainable employment in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi
3. Influenced decisions and policies by fashion companies affecting thousands of people in supply chains
Image; Design by MIA, changing lives in Malawi
Network Building and Collaboration
1. Brought Together 12 Industry Organisations
2. Built Formal Partnerships
3. Launched The Ethical Fashion Network
Image: Design by SIKA, supporting communities in Ghana
Changing Perceptions: INNOVATION Competition
1. INNOVATION awards expanded to international competition
2. High profile celebrities secured as project ambassadors
3. Broad press coverage and top buyers attracted
Image: Design by Rani Jones, INNOVATION Award winners
Changing Perceptions: Inspiring professionals
1. Spotlight on Sourcing training series launched
2. Over 1000 fashion industry professionals attended 17 seminars, networking events and masterclasses
Image : Design by SIKA, supporting communities in Ghana
Changing Perceptions: Market Impact
1. The market for ethical clothing has more than quadrupled to reach around £175 million
2. Ethical clothing has now been transformed by the presence of new and exciting designers
Image: Leah Weller wearing a design by Preen, made from Kikoy fabrics from Kenya, on the catwalk at the RE:Fashion Awards
Browse this section to see the impacts of the work of the Ethical Fashion Forum during 2009.
“The EFF is one of the main spearheading forces behind ethical, sustainable fashion. It acts as an all round talent spotter, nurturer, and mother ship for young designers and a practical, achievable, informative source of inspiration for the fashion industry as a whole. It is a privilege to be a part of it and immensely satisfying to see its message being carried forward by dedicated individuals with a common goal.”
Orsola de Castro, Founder of Estethica & From Somewhere, Board Member of EFF