Ethical Fashion Forum's Innovation Award for 2011

Henrietta Ludgate Collection (photo by Tom Chambers)

The EFF INNOVATION Award is an Ethical Fashion Forum initiative aimed at supporting emerging designers and businesses in the ethical fashion arena. Previous winners have included Ada Zanditon, Beautiful Soul, Christopher Raeburn, Feng Ho, Henrietta Ludgate, Lalesso, and others. 

Bold and ethical graphics by Feng Ho

Designers and businesses are selected for awards on the basis of outstanding design and product quality, as well as innovation in relation to social and environmental sustainability.

Appplications are now open for INNOVATION 2011, which includes for the first time an INNOVATION USA category, with winners showcasing at Nolcha Fashion Week: New York 2011.

The deadline for applications is June 10, 2011. Find more details here. Do not miss EFF's The Source initiative as well.

Innovation Awards for Ethical Fashion: Only Five Days Remaining to Apply

Henrietta Ludgate S/S 2010 collection, winner of 2009 Innovation Award (photo by Kyle Stevenson)

Applications are now open for the Innovation Awards for Ethical Fashion

This global initiative is a leading ethical fashion business competition, aiming to promote and support inspirational and fresh new talent in fashion design and sustainability. This year The Fairtrade Foundation has joined forces with the Ethical Fashion Forum to launch a 'Fairtrade cotton' category sponsored by Tesco. The competition will be judged by fashion model and UK Vogue blogger, Laura Bailey. Winners have the opportunity to be showcased at leading UK trade shows, and promoted to buyers and press. The winner of the Fairtrade Cotton Award will be invited to work with the F&F brand at Tesco.

Deadline for applications is Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 1700.

photo courtesy of Henrietta Ludgate

There will only be a few winners, but don't let this put you off. By applying to this competition your work will receive wonderful exposure and feedback. Submitting an application will increase awareness of your work - and could open new doors for you - whether or not you are shortlisted.

APPLY NOW and best of luck! View the September 2009 winners here.

EFF Spotlight on Africa: Seminar & Marketplace

Lalesso Spring Summer 2009 Collection via Vogue UK

For devoted community members and guests of the Ethical Fashion Forum (EFF), Tuesday, 18th August, marks yet another dynamic event in EFF's informative event line up for Summer 2009:

'HOW FASHION CAN CHANGE LIVES' SEMINAR & MARTKETPLACE: SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICA will be held at RICHMIX
TUESDAY 18TH AUGUST 2009, 6pm - 8:30pm
35-47 Bethnal Green Road
LONDON E1



SEMINAR, 6:30pm
Why is the apparel industry in Africa so important? This seminar focuses on the specific challenges and opportunities related to sourcing for fashion products from a range of locations in Africa. Through case studies, the event will give an insight into how different sourcing models , products and businesses have maximised benefits to communities and minimised environmental impact.

SPEAKERS:

Colin McDowell, The Chair
Cristina Cisilion, Founder of MADE
Rohit Kuthiala, Senior Consultant- Supply chain at Accenture
Jo Maiden, Founder of SOKO
Claire Hamer, former buyer at Topshop, supply chain consultant
Eric Manu, Founder of Clothes Show Live, Ghana

MARKETPLACE, 7:30pm
Alongside the seminar, there will be a marketplace featuring suppliers, leading brands and support organisations working with and from Africa. This will provide you with a practical application of the topics discussed throughout the seminar, using the marketplace as an exhibition for direct case studies.

image courtesy of Arise Magazine

Support Organisations:
Business Fights Poverty, Arise Magazine (tbc)

Production Units:
Mantis World, SOKO, Poul Wedel & Co (tbc), Ethnic Supplies

Brands and Designers:
KiRette Couture, Mzuribeads, Tina Atiemo, UniquEco Designs, Fosuism, Lalesso (tbc), Akabi, Afro-Chique

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