Learn About Fair Trade With Global Action Through Fashion, San Francisco

Join Global Action Through Fashion this Monday at the Hub SoMa to learn about Fair Trade! 

When: This Monday, January 31st at 6:30 pm
Where: The Hub SoMa in the Chronicle Building at 901 Mission Street, San Francisco 

Join Global Action Through Fashion this Monday at the Hub SoMa to learn about Fair Trade! The evening will feature a wonderful panel of leaders in the field including Jeff Denby of PACT Underwear, Tierra Del Forte of Fair Trade USA, and Matt Reynolds and Scott Leopold of Indigenous Designs. 

Whether you are a fashion designer/producer, a student, or simply a fashion consumer this talk will be an eye opener. Speakers will define Fair Trade and discuss starting a Fair Trade fashion company, the challenges associated with a Fair Trade supply chain, Fair Trade scalability and more.

This event is free but space is very limited, so you must RSVP here. A $10 donation to Global Action Through Fashion, a nonprofit organization, is suggested at the door. Read more about Global Action Through Fashion at www.globalactionthroughfashion.org. We hope to see you there! Please read more about our speakers below.

Jeff Denby/ PACT UNDERWER. Jeff is Chief Creative Officer & Co-founder of PACT, an apparel company launched in 2009 offering design-driven, sustainably manufactured, premium underwear connected to powerful social and environmental causes. PACT creates partnerships with nonprofits and leading artists to create prints tied to a cause. With each underwear purchase, PACT donates 10 percent of the proceeds to support these organizations’ work. PACT underwear is made of responsibly grown and manufactured organic cotton, transported in zero-waste packaging and delivered with a minimized carbon footprint, demonstrating the company’s ongoing commitment to style, sustainability and social consciousness. PACT’s motto is CHANGE STARTS WITH YOUR UNDERWEAR!

Tierra Del Forte/  FAIR TRADE USA (formerly TransFair), a nonprofit organization, is the leading third-party certifier of Fair Trade products in the United States and is one of twenty members of Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO). TransFair USA audits and certifies transactions between U.S. companies and their international suppliers to guarantee that the farmers and workers producing Fair Trade Certified goods were paid fair prices and wages. TransFair USA has developed a ground-breaking, new pilot program to certify apparel for the first time in the USA, which is what Tierra works on.

Matt Reynolds & Scott Leonard. INDIGENOUS DESIGNS. Leaders in the Fair Trade fashion industry, Matt and Scott have been working with producers in Peru for 16 years to produce their stunning line of men’s and women’s apparel, Indigenous Designs. Providing an example for best practices in the industry and enriching the path for eco-fashion and sustainability trends, Indigenous Designs is committed to:
- Supporting and preserving Fair Trade wages and artisan cooperative
- Investing in natural and organic fibers and environmentally-friendly dyes
- Spreading the beauty of handmade, eco fashion

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Laura Robblee and Adelle McElveen Will Judge FASHION FEUD Round 2

Laura Robblee is a marketing professional, entrepreneur and executive coach with over eight years of experience across several industries.  She has background experience in retail, communications, advertising, public relations, psychology and sales.  Laura is the president of Patnaude Group and the principal at Dynamic Consulting Group.  She is the half of the husband and wife design team and owner of Alley Collection, a men’s clothing line in San Francisco. 

Adelle McElveen is the editor of Fashionista Lab,  an online style, shopping and fashion blog. She also volunteers for St. Vincent de Paul Society as the Social Media Strategist for Discarded to Divine, an annual fashion show benefit.  She works full-time at Facebook as a security and spam specialist.

Fashion Career Advice: Introducing StyleSalt.com Boutique Editor

As a new writer for the SFFAMA , I am so happy to be collaborating with such a fantastic organization. Like the Alliance, I too have spent a large portion of my career helping and educating emerging and independent designers. Working as a fashion editor for magazines like Shape, Natural Health and Fit Pregnancy, I would meet new designers on a daily basis and was able to witness what made the difference in who succeeded and who didn’t, and the reasons aren’t always obvious. It didn’t matter who the designer was, or how far they were in their career, their passion for their designs was palpable. This should come as no surprise to any artist, if the passion’s not there, there’s no reason for the endless hours that can consume you as a budding fashion entrepreneur. But you need to know the steps that will take fashion design from hobby to successful career, and I want to help you get there.

In my current position at StyleSalt.com, I am able to work one on one with independent designers in our Boutique section, http://www.stylesalt.com/boutique. Our goal is to make apparel and accessory design a more accessible career for new talent, give designers a free place to sell their creations, free promotion, and an instant audience.

In my role here with this blog, I will be passing on my tips in a variety of areas for helping you to succeed as a fashion designer, and answering any questions you might have. If you prefer to reach me directly, or want to become involved in StyleSalt’s boutique for emerging and independent designers, you can contact me at misty@stylesalt.com. I look forward to hearing from you!

SFFashionTV @ FASHION FEUD SF 2011, Round One. Scion Presents ‘FASHION FEUD” 2011. ROUND 2 COMPETITION. In Collaboration with San Francisco Fashion And Merchants Alliance. FASHION FEUD is a live “Project Runway” like fashion design competition live on stage.

Designers are given an hour to create a design to prepare for a runway show on stage. Then, a walk-off between fashion models donning each designers’ pieces to highlight the night with the audience’s cheers supporting their favorite designer of the …evening. This event is sponsored by “SCION” in collaboration with San Francisco Fashion And Merchants Alliance. Featuring San Francisco’s up and coming local designers.

CHECK OUT: FASHION FEUD, Scionify & SFFASHIONTV

FASHION FEUD Round Two 02/08/2011

Scion Presents ’FASHION FEUD“ 2011. ROUND 2 COMPETITION. In Collaboration with San Francisco Fashion And Merchants Alliance. FASHION FEUD is a live "Project Runway” like fashion design competition live on stage.

Designers are given an hour to create a design to prepare for a runway show on stage. Then, a walk-off between fashion models donning each designers’ pieces to highlight the night with the audience’s cheers supporting their favorite designer of the …evening. This event is sponsored by “SCION” in collaboration with San Francisco Fashion And Merchants Alliance. Featuring San Francisco’s up and coming local designers. FREE ADMISSION. 18+ Event.

Seen @ FASHION MASH-UP: Ecopreneurs and Social Media Workshop 01/20/2011


Find more photos like this on SFFAMA: Fashion For The People>. Photos By: Nichole Albright and Gabriel Dominic Carlos

About ’FASHION MASH-UP’ (previously called The Economics Of Art’). Our mission is to provide an open dialogue to engage in a forum which discusses the idea of the economics of art. This series is focused on how to develop innovative solutions that address the impact of our nation’s current economic climate on creative industries.  As a thriving epicenter of independent talents, ‘FASHION MASH-UP“ (previously called The Economics Of Art) feature local artists, fashion designers, bloggers, retailers and tech savvies in an effort to brainstorm and share new business solutions and to create an exchange network amongst peers in San Francisco’s fashion and art community.

THANK YOU To Our Fashion Mash-Up/ Ecopreneur Speakers 01/20/2011

THANK YOU To Our Fashion Mash-Up/ Ecopreneurs Speakers 01/20/2011. (L-R) Steffany Boldroni @ Ecobold, Ciara Peter @ Animal Friendly Shopping, Jules Lauren Vasic @ The Green Stylist, J. David Watson @ iZigg, and Dominica Peterson @ Global Action Through Fashion. Photo by: Nichole Albright. And, THANK YOU to our sponsors: Pigment Cosmetics, Pretzel Crisps and Terry Hines & Associates.

Ecopreneurs : Blogging About Eco Products & Social Media Workshop

Ecopreneurs : Blogging About Eco Products & Social Media Workshop

Blogging About Green and Eco Products.

FEATURING

CIARA PETER, Animal Friendly Shopping @ http://animalfriendly.me
DOMENICA PETERSON, Global Action Through Fashion @ http://www.globalactionthroughfashion.org
JULES LAUREN VASIC, The Green Stylist @ http://www.thegreenstylist.com/
STEFFANY BOLDRINI, Eco Bold @ http://ecobold.com/


DISCUSSION

What is the idea behind your product or your blog (site)?
Why are eco-products (green/ sustainable) relevant to market/sell or write about?
How do you apply technology in marketing your green product? What do you utilize in using social media? (Open Apps: Twitter, etc’s, Mobile Tech and Apps)
Who is your target market? Who are your followers? Who are your clients?
How do you buy green? What should the public be aware of in buying green products?
What do you think about the local green movement? Where can the public find more about other green services or events that showcases the green movement?
How do you educate the public about your green product?
Do you consider yourself as a green activist, how has it changed your life?
What type of impact do you think are you contributing by being eco-conscious.

SET Boutique at Fashion Mash-Up

SET Boutique To Showcase Project @ Fashion Mash-Up

  • Lindsay Sullivan is raising funds for Fair Trade Fashion by SET Boutique on Kickstarter! The 2011 Fair Trade Collection from SET BOUTIQUE. WATCH Presentation HERE.
  • What is ‘FASHION MASH-UP‘… Our mission is to provide an open dialogue to engage in a forum which discusses the idea of the economics of art. This series is focused on how to develop innovative solutions that address the impact of our nation’s current economic climate on creative industries. As a thriving epicenter of independent talents, ‘FASHION MASH-UP” (previously called The Economics Of Art) feature local artists, fashion designers, bloggers, retailers and tech savvies in an effort to brainstorm and share new business solutions and to create an exchange network amongst peers in San Francisco’s fashion and art community.

Le Book Presents Connections Los Angeles 2011

Le Book Presents CONNECTIONS Los Angeles 2011. Le Book Connections goes to Los Angeles. The yearly global networking event that travels the cities of New York, Paris, London, and Hamberg. On January 20th, 2011, Connections will be in LA, network with  branding managers, communications execs, fashion and creative art directors, image execs, and graphic designers. REGISTER HERE.

Fashion & Green Series: 7 Questions With Ciara Peter of Animal Friendly Shopping


SFFAMA: Tell us about yourself and what you do.

CP: I am the founder and writer at Animalfriendly.me, a vegan and eco-friendly fashion, beauty, and lifestyle site. My blog features high-end animal friendly products, as well as my favorite vegan brands and blogs. I launched the site two years ago to act as a directory for anyone interested in making their wardrobe more ethical, without necessarily changing their look.

… CONTINUE READING ARTICLE…

THANK YOU To Our FASHION FEUD 2011 (Round One) Judges

Maggie Alhadeff of Mimosas In Bed (Judge) and Stacey Lee of Fashionablee and Sex+Design (Judge). Photo By: Kevin Osmond 

Judges on stage with the Fashion Feud 2011 Round One crew. Photo By: Kevin Osmond 

(L-R) Caitlyn Randrup, Victoria Thomas, Maggie Alhadeff of Mimosas In Bed (Judge), Friend, Stacey Lee of Fashionablee and Sex+Design (Judge). Photo By: Mario Esco

Best Design Project: LUMI: A New Textile Printing Technology
Best Fashion Project: The future is shiny: Design Glut's new jewelry line

The Kickstarter Awards. Best of 2010.

Looking for Fashion Designers for a Reality Series! Chance to Win $20,000!

(photo by: WhimsyLove @ Flickr)

NOW CASTING FASHION DESIGNERS!!!

Put your skills to the test in this fast-paced reality series looking for fashion designers to showcase their true talents as they compete to beat the clock and their competition for the chance to win $20,000!

To be considered, please submit your name, phone number, a brief bio and recent photo(s) of you and your work to casting@tijuanaent.com!!! All applicants must be prepared to show us at least 2 articles of clothing that best showcase your work as a designer, as well as a portfolio. Interviews and Filming takes place in the Southern CA area. Submit NOW We can’t wait to hear from you!!

Tijuana Entertainment, a leading producer of entertainment programming for domestic and international television networks, is a full-service turn-key production and post-production facility located in El Segundo, California.

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