Moral Fibres Hello! How have you been? Like most people in Scotland (84.5% voting turnout!) I’ve been rather occupied with the Scottish Independence Referendum. First there were a few sleepless nights before the big day. Talk about nerves! In an attempt to distract me from politics I’ve been browsing Pinterest. I love how Sarah succinctly shows that using what you have is always the most sustainable solution, and buying new should be your last resort if all other options fail. Speaking of ethical fashion resources then If you’re in need of some pointers I’ve got a few! With regards to making, my internet friend Jen of My Make Do and Mend Year has started two Facebook groups – Make Do and Mend-able for anyone interested in making and mending, and Pre Loved Craft Stuff where you can buy/sell/swap/offload any craft supplies. Be sure to check out Sarah’s site too! All images courtesy of Sarah Lazarovic. Share this article:
Stella McCartney: Fashion And Sustainability Stella Mccartney Sustainable Bailey boo Bag in faux pitton MILAN, Italy — Stella McCartney was one of the first designers in the fashion business to embrace a sustainable attitude in her business model – from the production to the final collections. I design clothes that are meant to last. I believe in creating pieces that are not going to get burnt, that are not going to landfills and that are not going to damage the environment. Stella Mccartney Sustainable Flower dress -Yellow Falabella in faux leather -Yellow shoes in cotton Stella Mccartney Sustainable Black Jacket – Black shirt in silk/ Paper – Short in organic cotton/ Plexi – Black Shoes/ Gold Falabela in faux leather The company is always looking for new ways to be more sustainable as it feels responsible for the resources it uses and the impact its activities have on the planet. Recycling is one of the key points of this company’s philosophy. Stella Mccartney Sustainable Leopard Printed Eco Sunglasses
Top 10 Sustainable Fashion programmes and courses SOURCE Deputy Editor, Sarah Ditty, brings you a round-up of the top 10 sustainable fashion programmes and courses from leading schools across the globe. Image: ESMOD Berlin For this month’s issue, the SOURCE team investigated how sustainability is being integrated into the curricula of leading fashion schools and universities across the world. More education institutions than ever before are beginning to offer specialised courses, certificates and degrees related to sustainability in fashion, and many schools are working to embed social and environmental issues into the very foundation of what they teach. In this article, we overview the top 10 programmes and courses related to sustainable fashion, pulling out the unique expertise and areas of specialisation for each institution. California College of Arts – MBA in Design Strategy and BA in Fashion Design Focus: Key researchers and lecturers: Central Saint Martins College, University of the Arts London (UAL) – MA Textile Futures Focus:
5 New Solutions For The Fashion Industry's Sustainability Problem | Co.Exist | ideas + impact It's the holy grail for the fashion industry: Can manufacturers seamlessly close the loop on fabric, so an old T-shirt or dress headed for the landfill can be turned into something new? The world now buys more clothing than ever before in history; the average American throws out 68 garments in a single year. A new €1 million competition asked for new ideas to help the industry become more circular. "Fashionista or not, clothes are a necessity, and one of the biggest challenges facing today's fashion industry is how to create fashion for a growing world population while protecting our planet," says Erik Bang, project manager for the Global Change Award, sponsored by H&M Conscious Foundation, the nonprofit created by the Swedish fast fashion giant. Waste—and the unsustainability of the supply chain—is a problem endemic to the entire apparel industry, but especially interesting in the context of fast fashion. Here are the five finalists in the competition, which is now open for public vote.
Wearable pineapple fibres could prove sustainable alternative to leather | Business At weddings and formal events in the Philippines, men can often be seen wearing the Barong Tagalog, a thin and transparent embroidered garment worn over a shirt. One of the more surprising materials used in its manufacture are fibres from pineapple leaves – and long strands of the leaves could soon also be used to make a host of other products, from trainers and clothes to bags and car upholstery. Called Piñatex - piña is Spanish for pineapple - the new material was created by Carmen Hijosa, who worked as a consultant in the Philippines leather goods industry in the 1990s. The breakthrough came when Hijosa realised that she could make a non-woven mesh – a fabric which is bonded together without knitting or weaving – from the long fibres, in a similar way to felt. The fibres that make up Piñatex are extracted from pineapple leaves on plantations by farmers before they are cut up and layered. “We can make shoes, we can make bags. “We are completely new.
Vegan Designer Stella McCartney Edges Out Chanel and Louis Vuitton as Kindest Luxury Fashion Brand Vegan fashion brand Stella McCartney has been ranked number one in empathy, generosity, and kindness on the New York-based Luxury Institute’s annual “Emotionally Intelligent Brand Index.” McCartney, daughter of former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney and the late musician and entrepreneur Linda McCartney, edged out leading luxury brands including Chanel and Louis Vuitton in earning the top spot in those categories. The Luxury Institute’s ranking looks at how a brand relates to its customers, employees, and society at large, including its impact on the environment. Millennial Market “Today affluent consumers across all generations, but especially Millennials, think of brands as organic, living entities comprised of the purpose, values and behaviors of the people who lead them and who represent them at the front lines, across any channel,” says Milton Pedraza, CEO of the Luxury Institute. “A brand, today, is known well beyond its products. Stella McCartney and the New Fashion Ethos Summary Author
Thématique de l'année 2021 : L'éducation aux médias et la désinformation - eTwinning.fr En 2021, eTwinning met la lumière sur l’éducation aux médias et à l’information (EMI), mais aussi sur la lutte contre la désinformation et les fake news. La période que nous traversons depuis plus d’un an maintenant démontre qu’un grand défi se présente aux adultes, mais aussi élèves, celui de l’exposition à la désinformation à travers les médias (réseaux sociaux, journaux papiers et télévisés…). Mais qu’entend-on par l’éducation aux médias ? « Toute démarche visant à permettre à l’élève de connaître, de lire, de comprendre et d’apprécier les représentations et les messages issus de différents types de médias auxquels il est quotidiennement confronté, de s’y orienter et d’utiliser de manière pertinente, critique et réfléchie ces grands supports de diffusion et les contenus qu’ils véhiculent. » Source : …et la désinformation ? Source : Ressources Lumni :
The Rise of Sustainable Fibers in the Fashion Industry Listen to the generations before us, and our elders will tell us how instead of a walk-in closet full of clothes, they had a tiny crevice in their room, or a wardrobe, where they stored a few garments: One nice coat, maybe a handful of shirts, and a couple of pairs of trousers were the norm for men, for example. Clothes were not always washed, but often brushed to keep clean, and shoes were polished daily. Fast forward to today, and fast fashion is all the rage. It is common to have several colors of the same shirt or pants, and many consumers do not think twice about discarding a garment — not to Goodwill or charity, but literally into the trash can — after a few wears. Finally, the fashion industry realizes we cannot continue this trend in a world where the rising population will have to devote more land to food — or even energy. To skirt that problem, more clothing companies are focusing on sustainable fiber. Cotton Hemp Bamboo Synthetics Recycled fibers
Les dessous noirs de la mode jetable Comment échapper à la "fast" mode, éviter la sur-consommation et retrouver enfin l'envie d'avoir un habit qui nous suit toute notre vie ? Quand la mode se fout du monde, c’est la Une cette semaine de l’hebdomadaire Le 1. L’industrie du prêt-à-porter serait responsable de 8 à 10% des émissions de gaz à effet de serre de la planète. Quand nous achetons en masse des vêtements, vite produits, vite achetés, vite jetés ou vite revendus, nous contribuons au réchauffement climatique. Et aussi à la pollution des sols et des océans… Sans oublier la catastrophe sociale liée à cette fast fashion, cette mode jetable qui nous plaît tant… Des centaines de milliers d’ouvrières et d’ouvriers exploités, à l’image des victimes de l’effondrement du Rana Plaza en 2013 à Dacca au Bangladesh, qui abritait des ateliers de confections pour le compte de grandes marques internationales comme Primark ou Mango Mais pourquoi achetons-nous autant de vêtements, sans forcément toujours les porter ? Avec
Adidas and Stella McCartney launch new line to promote eco-friendly fashion - Climate Action Programme Adidas has revealed a new clothing line with Stella McCartney which aims to focus on the importance of protecting nature. In keeping with Adidas’s pledge to increase sustainability, the new AW18 line will include eco-friendly fabrics such as recycled polyester, organic cotton, and recycled ocean plastic. Stella McCartney said: “More than half of our apparel and a third of our footwear in AW18 are made with eco-innovative and recycled materials.” The line is designed to allow female athletes to exercise in any weather conditions. In addition, last week, Ms McCartney unveiled the new sustainably designed ‘Loop Sneakers’ on her Instagram page, which are also recyclable. Ming Xi, supermodel and global ambassador of Adidas by Stella McCartney, revealed “I am really inspired by the brands ambition to make a difference and its devotion to sustainability.” Alongside this, Stella McCartney has promoted the idea of circular fashion to reduce waste in the industry.