Business Leaders

The Ethical Fashion Forum (EFF) aims to create a collaborative movement in the fashion sector which will reduce poverty, create sustainable livelihoods and reduce the environmental impact of the industry.

During 2009 , towards this goal the EFF has:

• BROUGHT TOGETHER 12 INDUSTRY ORGANISATIONS to collaborate towards change, through the Fashion + project

• BUILT FORMAL PARTNERSHIPS with the World Fair Trade Organisation, Fair Trade Foundation, Organic Exchange , Made By and Estethica (London Fashion Week) to work towards common goals on a range of projects

• LAUNCHED THE ETHICAL FASHION NETWORK, an online platform which has grown to include more than 2000 members, from designers to fair trade suppliers, factories, students and press in more than 70 countries in less than a year.

“A great forum for connecting …we have shared expertise, received contacts and are doing business as a result.” Prama Bhardwaj, Managing Director, Mantis World. Ethical Manufacturer in Tanzania, in reference to the Ethical Fashion Network