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:
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
35 Fair Trade & Ethical Clothing Brands Betting Against Fast Fashion Based In | Hawaii, USAEthics | Handmade in small batches, donates excess fabric, gives backBest For | Responsibly-made dressesProduct Range | Women’s tops, dresses, rompers, playsuitsPrice Range | $$–$$$ No matter the season, YIREH has us dreaming of sunny summer days. Their floral vintage-inspired dresses and rompers are handcrafted by artisans in Bali, where they are paid fair wages, receive one-month paid vacation, religious holidays off, sick leave, and medical insurance. Shop YIREH
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:
'Fashion Is Getting Away With Murder:' Stella McCartney Talks Sustainability It’s rare that the fashion crowd and the eco-friendly, vegan leather-wearing gang will find themselves in the same room after work on a Monday night. But that's what happened at the London College of Fashion for a talk with Stella McCartney, in conjunction with the Centre for Sustainable Fashion. We trickled into a packed auditorium (with a noticeable absence of fur coats) this chilly Monday evening to hear the 2016 Kering Talk: Sustainability in Luxury Brands, in conversation with McCartney. Not only is the designer the clear leader in green luxury fashion, but she’s also hugely involved in the LCF Sustainability Masters Course. Developed in conjunction with Kering, it's the first fashion degree of its kind – an entire specification in producing clothes that won't harm the planet. Here's what we learned from the woman who played a huge role in bringing environmental awareness to our oft-materialistic industry: Thankfully, she’s no longer alone in the fight.
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.
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.
The Best Ethical Fashion Brands What: Fat Face has a company-wide Code of Conduct where all factories that produce their goods must abide by as well as working with suppliers and other organizations to make sure their workers are treated fairly. What: Your new one-stop shop for ethically made wedding wear, Minna describes itself as an ‘Eco Luxe’ brand. With wedding dresses, veils and bridesmaid dresses made from sustainable, organic, recycled and locally produced textiles, you can dress your whole wedding party without feeling guilty. What: Worn by Kate Middleton, Mirabelle makes handmade fair trade jewellery as well as a British Made collection. Wear: Hammered pendant, £69 What: Committed to ethical trading, Monsoon’s ethical compliance team regularly checks that their factories are abiding by its Code of Conduct which sets out minimum requirements on working conditions, pay and employment rights. Wear: Betty Embroidered Dress, £89 Wear: New Balance 811 Training Shoe, £65 Wear: Woven Chukka Boots, £115 Wear: Dress, £34.99
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 :
M.I.A. asks fans to make own merchandise to save environment M.I.A. told her followers on Twitter that she didn’t want to make a line of merchandise that would further damage the environment or contribute in any way to sweatshops. Instead, she’s released designs and logos for fans to create DIY M.I.A. love. She wrote on Twitter: “Can't even (bring) myself to make merch – destroying environment and enslaving peeps can I just give u a vector and you print on ur T/hoodie.” Following this testament, the AIM singer uploaded her official designs to her website and told fans: “HERE ARE THE DESIGNS > GET CRACKIN”. It’s proved pretty popular, with fans already trying out the designs. The former Dazed cover star has used her musical career to platform issues surrounding the environment, climate change and the plight of refugees, partnering with H&M for World Recycle Week and dropping the emotive video for “Borders”.