March 30, 2012 by zbeck
We are pleased to announce the next two lectures from an exciting series of talks on diverse subjects related to the theme of Better Lives, subjects will include ‘ageing and self esteem’, ‘is the fashion industry contributing to the low self-esteem of the nation as well as to mental health problems’ and ‘self-esteem and the modern trend towards surgical/cosmetic procedures’. These talks are organised in collaboration with Dr Paul Matts of Procter & Gamble Visiting Professor at London College of Fashion.
Lecture 3: Self Esteem in a Changing World with Andy Lancaster
Thursday 19th April (please note change of date from previously advertised)
Time: 6-7pm
Location: London College of Fashion, RHS East Space, 20 John Princes St, London, W1G 0BJ. (Please contact us in advance if you have access requirements)
The pace of change is faster than it’s ever been! However, in a society which places immense value on what we do and what we have, what impact can change have on self-esteem? And, what happens if we struggle to adapt? Through working with those experiencing addictions, the homeless, excluded young people and older people Andy explores how our ability to cope with change is inextricably linked to maintaining self-esteem.
Andy Lancaster Bio:
Starting out lecturing in computer-aided design at Brunel University, Andy has subsequently led learning and development in a number of national organisations in the commercial and charitable sectors. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and the Chartered Management Institute and was runner up at the 2011 Training Journal National Training Awards for “Learning and Development Professional of the Year”.
Lecture 4: Cosmetic Surgery: Self-Esteem, Aesthetics and Ethics with Ian Mackay MB BS FRCS and Margaret Ramage RGN RSCN
Thursday 29th May
Time: 6-7pm
Location: London College of Fashion, RHS East Space, 20 John Princes St, London, W1G 0BJ. (Please contact us in advance if you have access requirements)
We live in a Society where, for some, image seems to be everything. In order to get the right job, the right friends or indeed the right partner, we perceive that we must not only dress the part but also be physically perfect. This presentation will explore the ethics of cosmetic surgery, the procedures available, finding a doctor, the consultation, follow-up and dealing with the disappointments when patients either didn’t understand the limitations of surgery or things have gone seriously wrong. The Medical Defence Union has stated that “There are some common reasons for patients bringing claims… patients’ dissatisfaction with the aesthetic result of the procedure, are problems which could be avoided with improved communication between the doctor and patient prior to the operation.” Improved pre-operative communication may include an assessment by a psychiatrist or trained psychologist to assess the emotional feelings and drives which lead people to request cosmetic surgery. Case examples will be given to demonstrate some of these emotional factors and the ethical issues which may arise in the context of aesthetic surgery.
Ian Mackay MB BS FRCS
Harley Street Nose Clinic, Hon. Consultant ENT Surgeon Charing Cross Hospital and King Edward VII Hospital, Visiting Professor Mayo Clinic USA
Margaret Ramage RGN RSCN
Sexual & Relationship Psychotherapist
** Please RSVP to csf.events@fashion.arts.ac.uk **
March 22, 2012 by renee
Centre for Sustainable Fashion’s Kate Fletcher will be speaking at the Product Life Extension Conference about Clothing, Durability and Design.
For two decades fashion and textiles has been ‘borrowing’ design for sustainability ideas developed in product design and transposing them onto garment and clothing systems. Now ideas are flowing the other way. The Product Life Extension two-day conference looks at knowledge transfer around durability and obsolescence between clothing and electronic products.
The conference is funded by the Norwegian Research Council and SIFO, and will be held on27th and 28th of March 2012. You can download a programme here.
March 21, 2012 by renee
The Slow Textiles Group invites you three new lectures on the subject of dysfunction in the fashion and textile system, its legacy and affect. The first of this lecture series is entitled An Analysis of Status Anxiety, Why People Buy So Much Stuff and the Positive Implications for Designers as Change-makers. British philosopher, Alain de Botton, suggests a significant contributing factor to the discarding of millions of tonnes of clothing, shoes and accessories across the globe is ‘status anxiety’. In this first lecture he will discuss what he believes are the five cultural contributors to status anxiety. These are lovelessness, snobbery, expectation, meritocracy and dependency.
Saturday 24 March, 2pm: An Analysis of Status Anxiety, Why People Buy So Much Stuff and the Positive Implications for Designers as Change-makers.
Saturday 16 June, 2pm: An Introduction to the Corporation’s Innate Psychological Relationship with Environmental Destruction.
Saturday 11 August, 2pm: An Analysis of the Fast Living Capitalist Machine and Its Impact on Human, Animal and Ecological Balance.
If you book all three, they cost just £65 each. If you’re a Slow Textiles Group member, the fee is just £40 per lecture. To book your place, please click here.
by renee
People Tree, the Fair Trade Fashion pioneer, is looking for an experienced, practical and proactive Merchandiser to head up merchandising and logistics for our company. You will have 5 years’ experience in mid-Market womenswear and managing people, and be keenly attuned to commerciality. This is a dynamic role working alongside the senior management of People Tree, that will further develop your commitment and passion for Fair Trade and sustainable fashion.
If you are interested click here
Send your CV and application to James Minney at hr@peopletree.co.uk by 6th April 2012
March 16, 2012 by renee
The SEED fund offers all UAL students, graduates (within 3 years of graduating) and staff the opportunity to develop a creative idea into a viable business or practice. A series of grants of up to £5,000 are available for the creation of innovative projects and businesses. If you’re successful in your application, you’ll also get access to a special business and intellectual property support programme. Submissions should provide an innovative idea or concept, demonstrate market understanding and show the potential to survive and grow
To read more detail and make an application click here
March 15, 2012 by renee
Logica has launched Sustainable Stories, an exciting competition aimed at showcasing local sustainability projects. Entrants will be able to showcase their work, connect with like-minded individuals and interact with Logica experts.
The competition is open to people in the UK, Netherlands, Finland, France, Germany and Sweden. One deserving winner will receive €20,000 worth of consultancy from Logica’s team of sustainability experts, to help strategise and implement their project. Projects will be judged on their level of creativity and innovation by a panel of sustainability experts including: Prof. Dr. Dr. Ervin Laszlo, founder and President of the Club of Budapest, Professor Mark Maslin, climatologist at University College London and Tom Raftery, Principal Analyst for GreenMonk.
The competition closes on 24 April 2012 with results announced on 29th May
To upload your project or to discover other sustainability projects happening click here
by renee
Anna Trzebinski is offering an exciting fashion internship opportunity in one of the most inspiring countries in the world! The internship will include involvement in the design process, studio management, sourcing, brand marketing and more. It is the perfect opportunity for someone who wants to start their own design company or work within the industry.
Anna Trzebinski creates unique collections of individually handmade garments and a range of accessories inspired by indigenous designs and raw materials of native Africa.
For more information email sales@annatrzebinski.com
by zbeck
MAXXI – National Museum of XXI Century Arts, Rome – 22 March – 23 September 2012
Part of Tridimensionale a new exhibition from MAXXI’s permanent Art collection
Curated by Maria Luisa Frisa
Fabulae Romanae curated by Maria Luisa Frisa, is an ambitious sculpture and video installation specifically created by Lucy + Jorge Orta for MAXXI National Museum of XXI Century Arts and that will form part the Museum’s new display Tridimensionale.
Fabulae Romanae is symbolic excursus that traces the artists’ key themes: starting with Refuge Wear, “a nomadic form of shelter, a small portable habitat, which combines in a single conceptual solution the physical, social, and symbolic functions of architecture and clothing”, as described by Maria Luisa Frisa. The new Dome Dwelling sculptures in the exhibition are framed by Fabulae Romanae – Spirits, an immense large screen video performance that was recently filmed in Rome. The mysterious Spirits, who interact with the city’s architecture, embody the ethereal sentinels entrusted with the task of restoring the vital breath of the city. The scenarios these metaphorical characters enact are beautifully articulated through a series of spoken verses composed for the film by the poet Mario Petrucci.
Fabulae Romanae is commissioned by Ermenegildo Zegna and is the first Special Project of the initiative ZegnArt, a multi-faceted and multi-year project dedicated to the field of contemporary visual arts. To close the exhibition Zegna will donate a sculpture to the MAXXI’s permanent collection.
Fabulae Romanae has the support of the Centre for Sustainable Fashion at London College of Fashion and has been made possible with the assistance of alumni from the College: Chloé Gayet, Mio Jin, Lara Torres, Oliver Ruuger and Sum Yu Li.
Video still photography by Paul Bevan
March 14, 2012 by renee
Textile Exchange are providing Recycled Content webinars on Wednesday March 28, 2012. This FREE webinar will provide information on: Why recycled fibers are relevant in today’s market; Key terminology for recycled fibers; Recycled Natural Fibers: input, process, environmental impacts, end use; Recycled Synthetic Fibers: input, process, environmental impacts, end use and more.
Textile Exchange will offer the webinar at two different times convenience across the globe. The times are as follows.
Webinar for the Americas:
2:00pm US Eastern time
1:00pm US Central time
11:00am US Pacific time
Webinar for Europe:
1:00pm UK
2:00pm Amsterdam / Spain
Click here to register now
by zbeck
Catalytic Clothing’s Field of Jeans by Helen Storey will be exhibited at the ‘Hello Materials’ exhibition taking place at the Danish Design Centre in Copenhagen.
The “Hello Materials” exhibition takes a look at new materials – as well as looking at the new uses being made of ‘old’ materials. Some come into being out of a specific need, for example the need to reduce pollution, reuse existing resources or save energy. Others are more to do with comfort, luxury, status and aesthetics. Some materials are ready for use and well documented. Others, particularly ‘intelligent’ materials’, inspire awe and stimulate the imagination but create more questions than they answer.
Based on Needs and Wants, with this exhibition we wish to tell a few of the many fascinating stories about present and future materials – and give a tiny glimpse of what they will mean to society and the individual.
For more information visit the Danish Design Centre
