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2017 March - 8 March - International Women's Day

HAPPY WOMEN'S DAY!  It is great to be a woman today!  We can appreciate all those women who went before us and paved the way for what we have now.  We can honour them by continuing on and keeping up the progress towards full equality; the work is not done! As we continue I think it is important to ensure that we do not become the thing that we hate. We must not become oppressors. So often we human...
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2016 October - Opinion - What is Ethical Fashion?

What is ethical fashion?Whenever I try to discuss an idea like 'ethical fashion' I end up realising that the person I am talking to has a totally different definition of the topic.  Defining what you mean is essential for proper discussion on any topic.  In fact, it seems apparent to me that most academic conversations spend a fair amount of time in definitions.The word 'ethical' means 'beliefs...
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2016 October - Opinion - Quality in Ethical / Sustainable Fashion

Should Ethical/Sustainable Fashion be Quality Fashion?Of course there are times where the artisan or crafts industries struggle to meet quality standards set by modern manufacturing facilities.  However...... quality itself is a customer perception!Regardless of our products we must continuously strive for quality. Our drive for sustainability and ethical practices do not need to compromise the...
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2016 April - Fashion Revolution - I Made Your Clothes

#HoliBoli #imadeyourclothes #FashionRevolution We are excited about the worldwide Fashion Revolution where consumers, manufacturers and retailers around the globe are calling for, and implement, a more transparent and ethical fashion industry! "We believe that fashion can be made in a safe, clean and beautiful way. Where creativity, quality environment and people are valued equally. On 18-24 April,...
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2017 March - 8 March - International Women's Day

HAPPY WOMEN'S DAY!  It is great to be a woman today!  We can appreciate all those women who went before us and paved the way for what we have now.  We can honour them by continuing on and keeping up the progress towards full equality; the work is not done! As we continue I think it is important to ensure that we do not become the thing that we hate. We must not become oppressors. So often we human...
Read more
2016 October - Opinion - Quality in Ethical / Sustainable Fashion

Should Ethical/Sustainable Fashion be Quality Fashion?Of course there are times where the artisan or crafts industries struggle to meet quality standards set by modern manufacturing facilities.  However...... quality itself is a customer perception!Regardless of our products we must continuously strive for quality. Our drive for sustainability and ethical practices do not need to compromise the...
Read more
2016 October - Opinion - What is Ethical Fashion?

What is ethical fashion?Whenever I try to discuss an idea like 'ethical fashion' I end up realising that the person I am talking to has a totally different definition of the topic.  Defining what you mean is essential for proper discussion on any topic.  In fact, it seems apparent to me that most academic conversations spend a fair amount of time in definitions.The word 'ethical' means 'beliefs...
Read more
2016 April - Fashion Revolution - I Made Your Clothes

#HoliBoli #imadeyourclothes #FashionRevolution We are excited about the worldwide Fashion Revolution where consumers, manufacturers and retailers around the globe are calling for, and implement, a more transparent and ethical fashion industry! "We believe that fashion can be made in a safe, clean and beautiful way. Where creativity, quality environment and people are valued equally. On 18-24 April,...
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