January 28, 2010 by Hatty
2009 saw a massive 200% growth for PANTS TO POVERTY and, now selling across 22 countries, January 2010 has been their best ever sales month. In order to meet the stunning demand for our products and in time for the rebrand they are undergoing, they are expanding their sales force by recruiting 2 new positions for sales and merchandising support and new business development. If you have what it takes to work in a dynamic and rapidly growing underwear brand, read on and get in touch with your CV.
Sales and Merchandising support:
Reporting directly to the Sales Director, this post liaises closely with Pant accounts around the globe to maximise sell through whilst conducting research into trends, point of sale and competitors. The role will also feed into the development of seasonal collections and marketing campaigns and play an integral role in driving efficiency in this rapidly growing team.
New Business development:
Reporting directly to the Sales Director, this post focuses on developing the considerable new business potential for the brand as it expands through channels globally. The post will feed into the development of the new business strategy in coordination with the high profile advisory team and will lead on new business across key markets and channels.
All applicants require excellent communication and organisational skills, a wonderful telephone manner, enthusiasm, computer literacy and hold a burning passion for fun, ethical pants that change the world! Salaries will be composed of basic complemented by a healthy bonus structure. Position will be based at Pants to Poverty’s offices on Bethnal Green Road/Brick Lane.
Please send your CV and cover letter by 2pm on February 5th to: joey@pantstopoverty.com
Interviews will be held week commencing Feb 8th.
January 27, 2010 by Hatty
The Art Design Media Subject Centre of the Higher Education Academy (ADM-HEA) invites students on UK-based art, design or media higher education courses to enter this year’s essay competition. Students are asked to submit an essay that addresses the question:
Learning to live sustainably – how can your subject area contribute?
The winner will receive £250 and have their writing published in the Subject Centre’s Networks magazine and on its website. The winner will also be invited (all expenses paid) to the Higher Education Academy’s Annual Conference taking place at the University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield in June 2010.
All entries that meet the criteria and make use of the guidance will be published on the ADM-HEA website. The closing date for entries is Friday 26th March 2010.
For further details and entry requirements go to: www.adm.heacademy.ac.uk
January 24, 2010 by Hatty
What do you do with a material that is so tough and durable it is impossible to destroy and in no way biodegradable? Bury it as landfill? Nope – you make it into a range of sleek, desirable eco-friendly accessories, that’s what!
The brilliant Elvis and Kresse Arts has just launched its first ever range of products made from reclaimed fire-hose. Not the first item that springs to mind when you think of stylish accessories but apparently, bright red, double wall nitrile rubber is the perfect raw material for creating a collection of stunning belts, bags and clutches – just ask Cameron Diaz (said to be a huge fan of the Elvis and Kresse Arts bowling bag).
And founders James Henrit and Kresse Wesling, environmentalists from Brighton, not only create beautiful pieces made entirely from recycled rubber and textiles (including luxurious parachute silk) but also plough 50% of their profits back into the source material – in this case, The Fire Fighter’s Charity. Clearly, these guys are sustainable business geniuses!
Launching formally at Esthetica, the eco-aware strand of London Fashion Week, pieces from the fire-hose range go on sale this week. Visit the Elvis and Kresse website now and treat yourself to a radiant reclaimed rucksack while you still can!
by Hatty
Intended to start a dialogue between brands, retailers and their supply chains and lead to the broader interrogation of sustainability as a business strategy, Cotton Council International (CCI) held a two day seminar in Budapest at the end of last year and in doing so answered some of the key industry and consumer concerns about sustainable clothing and home textiles.
Both relevant and timely, given the economic climate and the increasing demand from consumers for cotton products which combine natural fibre benefits with sustainable production, organisers of the seminar explored definitions of sustainability and how to accomplish it and offered solutions to the challenges of implementing a sustainable business policy. To find out more visit www.cottonusa.co.uk
by amucklow
In The Observer yesterday, Erin O’Connor talks about the Traid sponsored project in India, that is supporting homeworkers whose skills often go unrewarded financially and culturally. How often do we notice the skill and care that is put into crafting intricate detail on the clothes we wear?
For more information about SEWA the Self Employed Women’s Association click here.
January 22, 2010 by Hatty
MA_10 /
EXHIBITION
MA FASHION & THE ENVIRONMENT GRADUATE EXHIBITION
You are invited to attend the first ever graduate showcase of MA Fashion & the Environment from London College of Fashion.
MONDAY 1 FEBRUARY
PRIVATE VIEW & PRESENTATION TO PRESS, INDUSTRY, TUTORS AND STUDENTS / 13.00 – 16.00
You are invited to see, hear and participate in creative provocations by graduates of MA Fashion and the Environment. This is an open session to view work from the 2010 graduates, and chat to them about the unique journeys they have taken. Work offers a dialogue around the ecological, social and cultural dilemmas of fashion in our time.
This exhibition is brought to you by the Centre for Sustainable Fashion & London College of Fashion as part of SHIFT – a festival from Cape Farewell.
Refreshments provided.
PLEASE RSVP:
EVENTS@FASHION.ARTS.AC.UK
FRIDAY 29 JANUARY – MONDAY 1 FEBRUARY
PUBLIC VIEW / FRIDAY 17.00 – 22.30 / SATURDAY & SUNDAY 12.00 – 22.30
Included in the exhibition:
Highlights from Fashioning the Future 2009, the international student awards for sustainability in fashion ALL WEEKEND
REMADE IN LEEDS participatory sewing workshop run by MA graduate Lizzie Harrison SAT 30 JAN 12.00 – 17.00
Local Wisdom by Kate Fletcher, an opportunity for you to share the story of a favourite garment SAT 30 & SUN 31 JAN 12.00 – 17.00
ALL EVENTS FREE OF CHARGE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
QUEEN ELIZABETH HALL FOYER
SOUTHBANK CENTRE
BELVEDERE ROAD
LONDON SE1 8XX
MORE INFORMATION:
WWW.SUSTAINABLE-FASHION.COM/SHIFT
by Hatty
Centre for Sustainable Fashion presents
MA_10 /
EXHIBITION
LOCAL WISDOM AT SOUTHBANK
SATURDAY 30 & SUNDAY 31 JANUARY
12.00 – 17.00
Do you have a skirt that you share with a friend or a jumper that has never been washed?
Do you wear something that is made up of separate pieces that can be interchanged? Or
trousers that help connect you with another person?
If so, we’d like to hear your story. Come and be part of a unique fashion research project organised by the Centre of Sustainable Fashion, London College of Fashion to record and celebrate the clothes we wear and the way that we wear them.
We are looking for garments that:
· Are shared between people
· Have never been washed – and aren’t leather
· Have the character of a particular place in them
· Link you with the natural world
· Catch your attention each time you wear them
· Tell the story of how they’ve been used
· Are made up of separate pieces that can be interchanged
· Make you feel part of a community (but not a uniform)
· Are enjoying a third, fourth or fifth life
What it involves:
Sharing the story of your clothes with the project team and being photographed wearing them. Allow approximately 45 minutes. Changing facilities available.
Over 16s only please.
This event is brought to you by the Centre for Sustainable Fashion & London College of Fashion as part of SHIFT – a festival from Cape Farewell.
Also on show at SHIFT:
FRIDAY 29 JANUARY – MONDAY 1 FEBRUARY
FRIDAY 17.00 – 22.30 / SATURDAY & SUNDAY 12.00 – 22.30 / MONDAY 13.00 – 16.00 (industry private view)
MA Fashion & the Environment inaugural graduate exhibition ALL WEEKEND
Highlights from Fashioning the Future 2009, the international student awards for sustainability in fashion ALL WEEKEND
REMADE IN LEEDS participatory sewing workshop run by MA graduate Lizzie Harrison SAT 30 JAN 12.00 – 17.00
All events are free of charge and open to the public.
QUEEN ELIZABETH HALL FOYER
SOUTHBANK CENTRE
BELVEDERE ROAD
LONDON SE1 8XX
MORE INFORMATION:
WWW.SUSTAINABLE-FASHION.COM/SHIFT
January 21, 2010 by Hatty
This is an invitation to take part in a brand new event
Fashion Fusion Expo 2010
from 12-13 MARCH 2010 AT OLD TRUMAN BREWERY, BRICK LANE, LONDON.
International Consumer Exhibition and Fashion Show
Fashion Fusion Expo is a brand new event set to raise consumer awareness about fashion and sustainability. Showcasing the very best in sustainable designers including African, Asian Oriental and European clothing, shoes and accessories, this two day event aims to attract more than 6,000 18-45 year old visitors consumers.
At Fashion Fusion Expo 2010, consumers will be able to browse and purchase designs from a broad range of exhibitors with a diverse mix of styles, cultures and traditional dress.
Sell your designs direct to the public for as little as £250 plus VAT with a presence at Fashion Fusion Expo. http://www.fashionfusionexpo.co.uk/
Participant companies are:-
a) Fashion designers
b) Fashion company
c) Make-up/beauty stylist
d) Beauty consultant
e) Hair stylist
f) Photographer and run you’re a studio
h) Designer from the Asian, Oriental, African/Caribbean, Sustainable and Ethical
Fashion Fusion Expo Partners are:
Nolcha, Fashion TV, Ethical Fashion Forum, London College of Fashion Daisy Green Magazine, Magnifeco, PAN UK, Audrey Milkshakes, Fashion Mag Fair Trade, Environmental Justice Foundation
Exhibition Stands and Tables – we are currently offering a discount, PLEASE CALL NOW: Tel: 0207-247-2463
1. 2m x 2m- £450+VAT
2. 3m x 2m- £550+VAT
3. 4m x 2m- £800+VAT
4. 1m x 3m Table £250+VAT
5. Catwalk Stage with Exhibition – £100+VAT 50% Discount
6. Catwalk Stage Only- £200+VAT
7. Make-up, Beauty Consultant-£150+VAT Table a discount of £100
Deadline to register is 22nd January 2010, after this date, we will not accept further bookings.
For more information please do not hesitate to contact us: Email: eric.manu@ldfs.co.uk / Tel: 0207-247-2463
January 18, 2010 by Hatty
By Lucy Siegle
Over the next few months Livia Firth (who owns the Eco Age store in Chiswick and is married to Colin Firth) will do the entire Hollywood and European red carpet Awards Season wearing and promoting ethical fashion. She began at the Golden Globes last night.
I’m putting together the blog and short films on Vogue.co.uk and we’d love you to come and check it out.
The Vogue.com Twitter address is http://twitter.com/vogue_london <http://twitter.com/vogue_london> . Livia tweeted from LA throughout the day on Sunday and from the red carpet at the Globes.
Can we do this? Er, we think we can. But it will be a lot easier with your support/ guidance/ comments/ ‘constructive’ criticism and advice. Please join in at the blog!
January 17, 2010 by Hatty
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual, with technical footwear and design skills, to become involved in a Fairtrade project which will help to transform the lives of smallholder rubber farmers in India. This exciting project will allow you to gain valuable insight into working with a developing supply chain that starts with farmers and will hopefully end in UK stores.
The project, to design and produce flip-flops in a Keralan factory using rubber produced by local smallholder farmers, will give you the chance to channel your design skills and creativity into something meaningful and worthwhile. By creating a contemporary, comfortable and colourful range of Fairtrade flip-flops you will bring a unique and sustainable product to the marketplace whilst gaining invaluable experience working with the technical challenges of using rubber as a raw material.
Work to date has been financed by a charitable foundation. Your expenses will be covered and a small fee paid. The project starts immediately and, despite being a short term, part-time assignment, there is the possibility of it leading to a placement opportunity.
If this sounds like an experience you can’t afford to miss out on, get in touch with Gill now! : gill.lowy@virgin.net. Let her know why you want to be involved and how you think you can help and who knows, by the time the good weather returns, your very own range of fabulous Fairtrade flip-flops could well be the summer footwear staple to be seen in!
