Ethical Fashion Leadership Training 2-4th June 2011 in London

"EXCELLENCE IN ETHICAL FASHION: INTENSIVE 3 DAY LEADERSHIP TRAINING

DATE: 2 – 4th JUNE 2011
VENUE: Sadler’s Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4TN

PROGRAMME SUMMARY

DAY 1: Thursday 2nd June: SOURCING EXCELLENCE

This training day will offer participants a detailed introduction to latest developments in sustainable sourcing in the fashion sector, and include best practice case studies, certification and standards updates and reviews, reviews of production opportunities and sustainability issues in different parts of the world, supplier case studies and information on sustainable textiles, components and processes.

DAY 2: Friday 3rd June: MARKETING AND SALES EXCELLENCE

Offering comprehensive training, grounded in practice and delivered by experts, in the market for fashion products, successful branding, marketing strategy, communications, showcasing and promotion, and success with the press- all with a focus of the specific opportunities and challenges related to sustainable fashion products.

Focusing on how to make and increase sales of ethical fashion products, this training day draws from the EFF’s work with a network of buyers and shops across the sector as well as best practice from fashion brands achieving successful sales levels. Including what buyers are looking for and why, the range of shops and retail opportunities out there and how to access them, and how to achieve online and export success.

DAY 3: Saturday 4th June: BUSINESS EXCELLENCE

This training day will offer participants a comprehensive overview of latest developments in the fashion business sector- with a focus on sustainability. It will present the businesses which are succeeding in sustainability and commercial terms and evaluate this success, introduce latest best practice and the ways that fashion businesses with sustainability goals can turn challenges into opportunities, create value, access finance and build models for commercial success."

via www.ethicalfashionforum.com

Sale of past seasons continues and 20% off Spring/Summer 2011 at People Tree

Laura Ashley x People Tree

Laura Ashley prints on 100% Fairtrade certified organic cotton; clothes made in India by Assisi garments.

People Tree, which was founded 20 years ago in Japan by Safia Minney, is currently donating 10% of sales to the British Red Cross - Japan Tsunami Appeal.

photos: www.peopletree.co.jp & www.peopletree.co.uk

I love your style: Karen and her DIYs

click to enlarge / zum Vergrößern anklicken
photos: http://grapegathering.wordpress.com

Maska - on sale until the weekend

Maska is a young Swedish knitwear label founded by Maria Svensson and Lisa Leierth in January 2010. I first discovered them on Park&Cube. Maska (“knitted stitch” in Swedish) is sold exclusively online. The ambition is to make great knitwear that is durable in both material and design. The heavier sweaters are produced in Estonia on hand knitting machines and the finer knitted ones are produced in Poland. Maria and Lisa have personally visited the factories of their suppliers to check on good working conditions. Click on pics to go to their web shop where they are currently offering great discounts.

Eviana Hartmann x hessnatur / Bodkin by Eviana Hartmann

photos: http://de.hessnatur.com
shop online Germany & Europe, USA



photos: www.bodkin.us
shop online at La Garconne or Kind Boutique

I really wish Eviana Hartmann's line for hessnatur was more like her own. I don't think it's just a matter of styling, no? Discuss.

More information / mehr Information

Best of Winter Sale

click on pics to buy (and for photo credit) / Klick auf Foto führt zum Onlineshop

Many more sale items at:
Bibico
Frank & Faith
Izzy Lane
John Smedley
Misericordia
Organic Stereo
potipoti
studio Jux