LCF Access Fashion Business student, Amanda Schoppe has embarked on the London to Paris challenge to help raise funds.  The ride will take place this coming July 2012 and Amanda is hoping to raise £1400.

To make a donation and to keep track of Amanda’s training progress click here

If you’re interested in taking on this challenge too click here

There will be a discussion chaired by broadcaster Quentin Cooper where geographer Doreen Massey, architect Carolyn Steel and campaigner/writer Andrew Simms will draw on their contributions to ATLAS. Poet and playwright Lemn Sissay will also provide a reading of his poetry. After the discussion and reading, Open Book offers the chance to engage with a wider group of contributors to ATLAS in an informal gathering at cafe tables in the Queen Elizabeth Hall foyer.

Southbank Centre, Tuesday 13 March, 6.30pm in the Purcell Room, Queen Elizabeth Hall.

To book tickets click here.

If you are interested please get in contact through emailing reflact4youth@gmail.com or by phone by calling Christina 07580101831 or Claudia 07596503278.

To read more and download the rules and checklist please click here

AHA Bolivia is a fair trade, ethical manufacturing house in Bolivia and members of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO), working with over 300 artisans, designers, retailers and wholesalers to create their couture pieces in natural fibers and recyclable materials.  AHA are offering a sustainability/social responsibility internship in Bolivia which is an opportunity for students to learn about socially responsible practices and contribute to specific projects whilst undertaking an incredible cultural experience.

The program runs for 4 weeks (June 16 – July 15) and includes the practical internship, learning modules and activities (6-8 hours per week), accommodation in shared housing, artisan site visits, Spanish classes (6 hours per week) and airport pick-up. The cost is $2700 and does not include flights, meals or travel insurance.

To read more and apply for the AHA Bolivia internship click here

Welcome to the launch of Future Fashion: a yearlong series of events dedicated to the politics of dressing in an increasingly throw away world. Hosted by Amisha Ghadali (Think.Act.Vote, Elegance Rebellion) this series aims to open up space for discussion around the future of ‘How we Dress’ from Consumer Behaviour to Intelligent Design. Don’t miss this conversation with Observer journalist Lucy Siegle, who will be discussing her recent publication ‘To Die for: Is Fashion wearing out the world?’

7pm – 9pm Wednesday, February 8

Shoreditch House

10 places have been offered to LCF students.

Please rsvp with your name and contact details to jade@sohohouse.com

What makes us think, see, touch, feel, or smell unique? How do personal journeys, circumstances, backgrounds or the physical body influence the way in which ‘I’ live my world or react to the world? Sustainability is not just about ‘being green’ but about understanding your own values and your position in the world.

This series of talking points will break down notions of identity and offer personal reflections on how greater understanding of ‘I’ can have a positive impact on you, your work and your world.

Featuring:

• Rob Phillips on the power of I
• Celebrated London design duo Boudicca on Unique
• Walter Hugo, fashion photographer
• Lara Torres, winner of Fashioning the Future Design Award 2011
• Kerry Dean, fashion photographer discusses with Alex McIntosh the creative process behind the i-Sustain series for i-D Magazine

Wednesday 8 February, 4pm – 7pm
RHS Centre
London College of Fashion, 20 John Princes Street, London W1G 0BJ
Open to all students on a first come first served basis.

This event is part of Green Week 6-11 February 2012

On Sunday, 26 February between 11am-3pm the unused lot next to LCF’s Mare Street site will be transformed into a dye garden which will be used for vegetable dying fabric to be featured in the final MA Fashion collections. The garden will also serve as an alternative place for students and gardeners to visit and relax, it will be a wonderful legacy for future UAL students to use and enjoy.

Blue Alchemy: Stories of Indigo is a feature-length documentary about indigo, a blue dye that has captured the human imagination for millennia. It is also about remarkable people around the globe who are reviving indigo in projects that are intended to improve life in their communities, preserve cultural integrity, improve the environment, and bring beauty to the world.

Professor Sandy Black will make an introduction and the screening will be followed by Q&A with the award-winning director Mary Lance, and Jenny Balfour-Paul author of ‘Indigo: Egyptian Mummies to Blue Jeans’ (British Museum Press). Signed copies of Jenny’s book will be available to purchase.

The Screening will take place:

12 March 2012
5.00pm for 5.30pm start.
Running time 79mins

RHS East
London College of Fashion, 20 John Princes Street, London W1G 0BJ

Open to all staff and students across University of the Arts London
Booking essential through  events@fashion.arts.ac.uk

The Mayor of London has announced that students in further and higher education have the opportunity to apply for cash awards for their ideas to reduce the use of electricity and fossil fuels in London’s homes and workplaces. A total of £20,000 is available to help turn the best ideas into reality. The prize is open to all students in further and higher education institutions in Greater London.

Students should complete the application form provided, outlining their project idea, budget and providing a strong case for funding. Proposals will be evaluated by a judging panel of experts from industry and academia who will be looking for commercially viable options with the potential for significant carbon reductions and return on investment over a reasonable period of time.

The closing date for submissions is 29th February 2012.

For Full details click here

To download an application form click here

As early as 1846, the Vlisco company, based in Helmond, served the West African market with Dutch Wax textiles. From 29 January through 6 May, 2012, the Museum voor ModerneKunst Arnhem will present Six Yards Guaranteed Dutch Design, an exhibition about how Vlisco’s Dutch textiles became a part of various West African cultures and found their way into international fashion, the visual arts, and photography.

The exhibition Six Yards is a tribute to Vlisco textiles: over a hundred years old, born in Indonesia, designed in the Netherlands, loved in Africa, and desired in the West. These colourful fabrics make their way to fashion shows in Paris, the markets in Ghana, and galleries in London and New York.

The exhibition, curated by the Suze May Sho artists’ collective, explores the history of the textiles and their stories, touches on Dutch (post-)colonial history, takes a look at the differences and similarities between Western and non-Western cultures, and sheds light on how visual artists as well as top designers around the world have been inspired by Vlisco’s textiles.

Artists, photographers, and fashion designers include Yinka Shonibare, Kara Walker, Ellen Gallagher, Wangechi Mutu, Fatimah Tuggar, Viviane Sassen, Lucy Orta, Hans Eijkelboom, Seydou Keïta, Andrea Spotorno, Meschac Gaba, Bodys Isek Kingelez, Collectie Arnhem, Harvey Bouterse, Acne, Marga Weimans, Dries van Noten, PetrouMan, Querijn Maurits Ver Huell en Vlisco designers.

• Dates: 29 January 2012, 6 May 2012
• Venue: MMKA museum voor moderne kunst arnhem
• Country: Netherlands

See more of Lucy’s Artwork for the exhibition here

The latest i-Sustain looks at how we can encourage and promote a culture of sharing in fashion, giving garments multiple lives and spreading the enjoyment and usability of good design, see the full photo shoot and read the latest feature here

11:15-13:00 Alternative Prospects on the Used Clothing Trade (Chaired by Professor Nicky Gregson, Durham University); 14:00-16:00 New Models: Recycling, Upcycling and Closing the Loop (Chaired by Lucy Siegle, Journalist and Broadcaster).

Entrance to the talks will be first come, first served so please arrive promptly to reserve your place. If you would like any more information regarding the programme please contact Lucy Norris at lucy.norris@ucl.ac.uk

Everything Must Go is open to the public from Friday 20 January – Sunday 22 January, 11-6pm at Bargehouse, Oxo Tower Wharf. Admission is FREE

Clothepins Dress by Annie Morris for Burberry

Following the success of Pandamonium 1 in 2009, Artwise is once again working with the World Wildlife Fund to host an event, exhibition and book to raise funds and awareness for the charity’s 50th Anniversary. The event held on March 31, will consist of a unique catwalk show of wearable sculpture designed by 25 leading artists, architects and fashion designers including Grayson Perry, Zaha Hadid, Richard Wilson, Idris Khan, Hussein Chalayan and Annie Morris. Following the event, the works will be on public display.

If you would like more information about getting involved in this exciting project please email Dea Vanegan deana@artwisecurators.com

Beautiful Soul have set up a ‘Fabric Archive’, providing the opportunity for young brands, designers and students to purchase leftover fabrics from past seasons with the hopes of reducing waste that comes along with large minimum orders.

Beautiful Soul maintains an environmentally conscious approach to fabric sourcing, so you can see a great range of sustainable fabrics in the ‘Fabric Archive’.

To view and order from the archive click here. Or for more information please email info@beautiful-soul.co.uk

You can learn to Sew Good with the fashion recycling charity TRAID at monthly workshops held at their Camden store throughout 2012. Just bring along a garment you no longer wear, and TRAID will give you the skills you need to fix, alter and revive your wardrobe. With these simple techniques you can make any vintage find fit perfectly.

The workshops take place the second Thursday of every month between 6pm and 9pm at TRAID Camden, 154 Camden High Road, London NW1 0NE and they are FREE!

Upcoming 2012 workshop dates: 12 January / 9 February / 8 March / 12 April / 10 May / 14 June / 12 July / 9 August / 13 September / 11 October / 8 November / 13 December

Due to Sew Good’s popularity, booking is essential. Please email sewgood@traid.org.uk to book your place.

Holy Mountain are looking for volunteers to join the installation team (from Tuesday, 17 January – Thursday, 19 January) and the exhibition team while the show is open to the public (from Friday, 20 January – Sunday, 22 January. This event will take place at The Bargehouse, at Oxo Tower Wharf on London’s South Bank. Shifts are flexible, travel expenses will be paid and food provided. This placement would be ideal for those with an interest in textiles, the environment, event production, participatory artwork, artwork installation or design. Volunteers would work closely with established professionals in these fields.

If you are interested in volunteering please contact Tiphaine Tailleux for more information at tiphaine@holymountain.co.uk

Photography by Kerry Dean, top by White Tent

Working in collaboration with a like-minded garment manufacturer in Portugal, White Tent have been able to take the time to fully explore their minimal and yet experimental approach to design. The collections are clean, contemporary and offer beautifully made, understated pieces with surprising and unique details. As well as having the support they need to develop their design and brand identity, White Tent have been able to work with their manufacturer to create employment and training opportunities in a deprived area of Portugal……..to read the full article and interview with White Tent click here

This not-for-profit event coincides with London Fashion Week and will be open to the public, press and trade. Go to The Good Fashion Show website to watch the official video and find out more

To exhibit your work, participate in the runway show or both click here to see further details and download an application pack.

To enter the competition each designer must submit print designs representing ‘The World Around Us’. The top designs will be voted for online by participants and short-listed prints will be displayed in an ethical fashion show during London Fashion Week and the winning design will be made into an ethical bag and sold on FRS. €5 of each sale will be donated to Christian Aid projects which are helping to eradicate poverty across the globe.

For more details about this competition and to download a submission pack click here.