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' it makes no sense being beautiful if no one else is ugly' - Makeupbrutalism's installation

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' it makes no sense being beautiful if no one else is ugly' - Makeupbrutalism's installation

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Made in 2023

Makeupbrutalism - Eszter Magyar

Made in London

Artefact type- multimedia collage with sculptural pieces

Located at stop 12

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This artefact is showing how over over 1 century lip lining has dramatically changed; in 1920 minimalism and smaller, pert lips were seen as more attractive and feminine and in 2020 that completely changed to actually, bigger, fuller and plump lips being seen as socially desirable

This helps us understand how beauty standards have actually completely changed based on the 21st century's social media culture which is heavily influenced by pop culture and ridiculous patriarchal standards and how women oblige by them without realising

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For this moodboard i decided to delve into research that resonated with Gen Z'S predicted trends for this year. My main focus is to only focus on women as i felt that relates to my exhibition research and to further portray how dramatically style and trends are evolving. Bigger, Bolder, Behold. For this decade we will be seeing a blend of daring trends stimulated by this generations mindset... From solo travelling to new revisited eccentric sports, women are taking back their power and transforming it into freedom of expression through fashion and physical appearance.

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Years from now, the latest generation will be channelling 2024 fashion trends - but what exactly will that be? Even now, it seems crazy that we talk about the 90's as though that period is so far out of reach. What is even crazier, is that I can see now how circular fashion is-especially when half of these trends I remember wearing when I was a teenager.

So, what trends does the new year hold? Well, a lot of continuation. Of feminine dresses and the resurgence of red hues in particular (red hot, if you will). But there's a whole lot of newness coming through too. More on this later.

Maybe it's the 90's child in me, but for once, I think the trends of 2024 are pretty wearable. It's not often that the high fashion trends filter day into everyday life, but this year there is a definite shift towards more practical pieces. Bye bye, fast fashion. That's not to say that there aren't any statement pieces, but they're being paired with more understated, versatile items.

Whether you're walking into summer, wrapping up for winter, or jumping into autumn or spring, these 2024 fashion trends are ones to try now or come back to whenever you're stuck for ideas.

The New Peplum

Hold on tight everyone, you read that correctly. I know, I'm in disbelief myself. It wasn't too long ago that I can remember wearing the car crash that was peplum tops over jeggings thinking I was the definition of cool (a la Lindsey Lohan and Paris Hilton circa the early 2000s). Back then, it was probably the closest I could get to emulating their style because online shopping didn't really exist. Now though, peplum hems are making their way back into heavy circulation. And at arms reach, no less.

Now I know what you're thinking-how the hell did this happen? New age tailoring, that's how. Instead of what we know peplums to be, this era will be all about feminine accents. They're much more sculpted, added at the bottom of corsets and off-the-shoulder tops, and less about the fit and flare. It's not the main event, accenting the female figure just the way you'd want. Rather, it's subtly at its finest.

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The return Of Red

It's back, baby! 2024 is set to be the sauciest year yet, with the forecast being red hot. If you've been here a minute, you'll know that red is a colour that has never really gone away. But this year, it's coming back in full force with bold and various shades dominating and with that, more selection. I still can't get the TikTok famous blood-red pointed heels from Mango out of my head. Don't you hate when you find something you love, and it's already sold out? Same-that's why I'm excited to see this trend is sticking around.

Now, mind you, I had made a conscious effort to steer clear of what everyone else on the internet was referring to as "Tomato Girl Fall." I'd grouped it into the food aesthetics category plastered all over Pinterest. Blueberry milk nails, Latte make-up etc. But now, I get it. Red is a mood. It's edgy, and it's versatile and is in a league of its own. Think Hailey Bieber's red mini dress or the beloved red lace maxi dress. Simply, iconic.

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Elevated Basics

Basics are officially not boring. It feels like this name has been circling for years. Even in my Christmas party outfit post I previously wrote I wasn't quite sure what to call it. But I guess, this truly is the year of basics being elevated. What used to be a plain white t-shirt and jeans is now an asymmetrical top with low-waisted suit pants. Fancy flats are your go-to shoe because you can't even stomach wearing heels out anymore. Or you've swapped them for the man-repeller, more bearable, kitten heel. You get the gist.

Elevated basics embrace the effortless "thrown on and go" vibe of an outfit while wearing more luxurious and tailored pieces. Think of higher price points and clean lines. This trend is perfect for those who love a minimalist style but want to add a ' sprinkle sprinkle' of sophistication and elegance to their everyday look. These transcend seasons, taking you easily from summer to winter fashion.

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Soft Romanticism

Soft, romantic and slightly French-yep, we're talking about dressing for the female gaze. Also known as soft romanticism or coquette fashion. Maybe it's very 2024 of us, but dressing for the lads is out. Dressing for yourself is where we're at. After all, we've dressed for them far too long.

Jokes aside, this trend comes at a time when the word 'sexy' has taken on a new meaning. There's no need for tight dresses and sky-high heels when romanticism can be show-stopping with simplicity. From rosette appliques, ruffle trimmings, (aforementioned) lace, perfect pleating, bow detailings, slip dresses, and ruffles-lots of them. This trend is grounded in the details. It's about embracing the feminine side without overdoing it.

But how? Focus on finding pieces that make you feel confident and beautiful. And, as an added bonus, they'll be perfect for those (hopefully) hot summer days spent at outdoor cafes or picnics in the park.

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Sheer Coincidence

It's no coincidence that sheer is back in fashion. Not mesh though this time-this time is all about quiet luxury. Think mixing satin and silk with subtle sheer panels. Leaving not much to the imagination, but in the most tasteful manner. A sheer top under a blazer paired with high-waisted pants? Yes, please. Or how about a sheer dress over the right underwear? SUBLIME! IKYYK.

Sheer adds an element of sensuality to any outfit-the perfect contrast from rich satins and structured suiting. Bringing depth and dimension to an outfit while being fun to style. Not only that, but sheer fabrics are also perfect for layering, allowing you to create a variety of different looks with just one piece if you're willing to try.

I personally love the way that Christopher Esber has taken the lead on this with his last collection. The way he pairs the contrasting fabrics and draping makes each piece something striking. Sheer is also great for those who want to show off their figure without being too revealing or provocative. It's all about finding the right balance.

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A Little Bit Of Lace

Lace is another trend that has been around for a while, but it's not going anywhere anytime soon. It's being elevated to new levels with the use of different colours-including red. When I think of lace, I think of a horrid bodysuit I owned at high school, when neither lace nor bodysuits were in fashion. Now though, there are so many ways you can incorporate it into your wardrobe that don't look tacky or nod to weddings.

As we move into the depths of 2024, there will be some new(er) styles emerging. For the feminine girl, there are soft lace dresses and peek-a-boo detailing. If that's not your taste, there are the more structured lace trousers you can style with your corporate blazer for the nighttime. Or, if you're a basic TikTok fan (who isn't?) like me, you'll be happy to know those lush maxi dresses are here to stay.

The thing about lace is that it can easily go from elegant to spicy with just the right styling. In a way, and depending on the piece, you might want to take a leaf from elevated basics styling. In short-it's all about the accessories. A pair of stunning gold earrings and elegant pointed kitten heels scream Parisian style. Or, you can double back with some biker boots and a leather jacket. In a way, the styling makes wearing lace unconventionally easy.

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Drop Waist

Maybe you can tell, but I am swaying towards the romantic trends this year-drop-waist silhouettes included. This one is straight out of a how-to-be-French guide. Let's be honest though, Parisian style has always been the best.

When I first saw this trend I was curious and confused-is two-toned also back for good? While I love it on some pieces, I think I'll always be scared by this half-black, half-white pleated skirt my mum and I once fought over. Then, I saw the drop-waist trend on the Parisian fashion Encyclopedia Danielle Copperman and now I get it.

This is nothing entirely new. The House of CB Marcy dress has been doing the rounds on Pinterest for months. What is new, to mainstream fashion at least, is the curvy drop-waisted dress. It's not quite 20s flapper (definitely not that straight), and it's not too Parisian to wear outside of France. It's simply sophisticated-modern too.

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Some styles come and go, but a few survive beyond a year. What I adore about all of these? They will be the trends that survive, I promise you. Whether you occasionally dip your feet into the trends pool or live by it, there will be something you'll no doubt end up with throughout the year. I recommend it. Come on in-the water is nice.

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Introduction:

As we stand on the cusp of 2026, the outsourcing landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by technological advancements and shifting global dynamics. In the realm of outsourcing, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for businesses looking to maximize efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and innovation. In this blog post, we'll delve into the anticipated trends and predictions that will shape the future of outsourcing in 2026 and beyond.

1. Rise of AI and Automation:

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation is poised to revolutionize outsourcing processes. In 2026, we can expect an increased reliance on AI-powered solutions for repetitive and data-driven tasks. This shift will not only enhance efficiency but also allow human resources to focus on more complex, creative, and strategic aspects of their roles.

2. Global Collaboration and Remote Work:

The events of the past few years have accelerated the adoption of remote work models. In 2026, outsourcing will likely see a continuation of this trend, with businesses leveraging talent from around the globe. Virtual collaboration tools and advanced communication technologies will play a pivotal role in creating seamless workflows, fostering global collaboration, and breaking down geographical barriers.

3. Cybersecurity as a Priority:

As outsourcing continues to expand, the importance of robust cybersecurity measures cannot be overstated. In 2026, we can anticipate a heightened focus on cybersecurity within outsourcing partnerships. Service providers will need to invest in state-of-the-art security protocols to protect sensitive data and ensure the trust of their clients in an increasingly interconnected digital landscape.

4. Specialized Niche Outsourcing:

The demand for niche and specialized outsourcing services is expected to surge in 2026. Businesses will seek providers that offer expertise in specific industries or unique skill sets. This trend reflects a shift from traditional, broad outsourcing approaches to more tailored solutions that address the nuanced needs of diverse sectors, from healthcare and finance to emerging technologies.

5. Data Privacy Compliance:

With the growing emphasis on data privacy and compliance regulations, outsourcing providers will need to prioritize adherence to global standards. Businesses will increasingly seek partners who demonstrate a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of data protection, ensuring that outsourcing arrangements align with international regulations and safeguard the privacy of customer information.

6. Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR):

In 2026, there will be a heightened awareness of sustainability and CSR within outsourcing partnerships. Businesses will prioritize working with providers that demonstrate environmental responsibility, ethical labor practices, and a commitment to social impact. Sustainability considerations will become integral to the decision-making process when selecting outsourcing partners.

Conclusion:

The outsourcing landscape in 2026 is poised for dynamic changes, driven by technological innovations, global collaboration, and an increased focus on ethical and sustainable practices. Businesses that embrace these trends and adapt to the evolving outsourcing landscape will position themselves for success in a future where agility, innovation, and resilience are key to thriving in an ever-changing business environment. As we venture into this future-forward era of outsourcing, staying informed and strategically aligning with these anticipated trends will be paramount for organizations aiming to unlock new opportunities and drive growth in the years to come.

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Future-Forward Outsourcing: Trends and Predictions for 2026

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We talk to the creative behind Instagram account @makeupbrutalism about how she's empowering her followers to approach beauty differently

"Beautiful make-up bores me, all the smokey eyes and classic eyeliners, so I wanted to do something different," says Eszter Magyar, the creative behind Instagram account @makeupbrutalism. The page is full of over-the-top eye make-up looks in which the make-up artist regularly applies a random assortment of things to her eyes instead of beauty products. Think: plastic baby dolls, ants, metallic paper, stickered letters, chain, and even scrunched up, used contacts she once found on the floor of her friend's apartment. "I'm a big fan of architecture, and definitely brutalism," she adds to explain her account handle. "I found it really interesting how people just stigmatise it as ugly," says Magyar. "I always adored buildings made in the brutalist era... I always thought of brutalism as new aesthetics, which is hard to swallow for everyone, and this is where I found parallels with my content."

Growing up, the make-up artist was bullied for having a gap between her front teeth and developed the feeling of needing to escape from a young age. When Magyar was living in Budapest (she now resides in Berlin but is considering a move to London for personal reasons), if someone was even the slightest bit different, people would spit on them on the street or laugh at them. Magyar wanted to empower herself and others by using make-up to show that it's okay to be different or to look or act differently. Accordingly, she sees her face as a field or a 3D structure that objects, like miniature figures or used contacts, can occupy to create new, conceptual worlds where anything goes.

Magyar's first post in September 2018 included textured experiments for editorial works that she documented just for herself but posted online anyways. After sharing them, she realised people were really interested in what she was doing and the account took off from there. Now the self-titled "make-up activist" and "beauty terrorist" has over 37,000 followers. "Beauty terrorism", in her mind, is an experiment in which she is attempting to find or create beauty with little or no make-up. The make-up artist is trying to push the boundaries of make-up by posting inventive looks online and posing questions like: What even is make-up and what isn't? Why is something totally outside of the comfort zone for most people when it comes to make-up? And lastly, can make-up be productless?

So what exactly does Magyar do with her platform? "I'm asking and answering questions with my followers," she says. "It's a big, never-ending conversation, or research." In this way, she sees her account as a safe space where people can share their opinions on beauty, make-up, and everything else attached to it, including gender and society. The ultimate aim is to inspire both herself and others to ask more questions."I feel that nowadays nobody is really attached to their own opinions because it's not truly theirs anymore," the make-up artist continues.

"When I started, I just wanted to know if there were any other options besides cutting creases and using false lashes, but I found much more. A cool community, open-minded people, inspiration, motivation, support and opportunities" - Eszter Magyar

She also experiments with eye circles (only showing a single eye in her photos rather than the full look) - "I find them sexy and fun fact, they make your eyes look bigger." Creating these unexpected looks seems to serve a therapeutic purpose for Magyar. "I'm the one who thinks always way too much... my brain is never on pause," she admits. Due to this, most of the time she has already new ideas and is constantly creating, so when it comes to putting together a new look, she just sits down, does her thing, and hits the share button.

With @makeupbrutalism and @uglymakeuprevolution (her other account chock full of beauty inspiration), Magyar wants to show others that there are so many options when it comes to make-up. In her mind, this means challenging people to realise that make-up can not just be about looking beautiful, but it can also be creative, controversial, clever and more. "Beauty and perfection are overrated anyway," she says. The influencer believes that society is obsessed with youth and perfection which makes us hate ourselves and that today's trends are standardising the face with much of the same methods and products. "Everything around us teaches us self-hatred and lots of people wants only to hide behind layers of make-up. Everyone on Instagram looks like a Kardashian sister and in my eyes, this is pure character murder."

When asked about what make-up activism means to her, Magyar explains, "I like to think that make-up is something playful and fearless, but what I experience as a make-up artist and a woman, is different. Beauty should bring a feeling of satisfaction - like listening to Lorn late at night on a dark street, alone, or when a poem or song hits you so hard it makes you cry. Or when a bite of anything is so good, you immediately think: if I could only eat three things in my whole life, this would be one of them." These things are beautiful to the make-up artist but she doesn't intend to force anyone to think the same way. "I don't even want to tell people how they should think about make-up, what they should wear," she says.

Make-up is Magyar's work (outside of the account, she's a full-time make-up artist), her hobby, and her method of doing research. Make-up is a form of communication, and for Magyar, it's a way to show people how interesting the face can be. Ultimately, the influencer hopes her account helps others in whatever ways they need. "When I started, I just wanted to know if there were any other options besides cutting creases and using false lashes, but I found much more. A cool community, open-minded people, inspiration, motivation, support and opportunities."

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Make up by Caroline Heggdal: 'I really wish I had the courage to walk outside with my makeup.' Photograph: Caroline Heggdal

In 2018, Rosanna Meikle felt like a failure. She was toiling through beauty school, and she hadn't been able to find much work nor garner much attention for her creations online. She was exhausted from the sameness she saw around her, "a sea of beautiful girls, smoky eyes and plumped lips", she remembers. "My school was in an expensive area of Auckland, which made me feel so out of place. I couldn't afford the products or the clothes, my kit wasn't 'professional' enough and neither was my look."
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So she decided to try something totally different. One day, she created " a mess ". For an assignment, she painted her model with black, aggressive scribbles, green cartoonish snakes, blurry orange lips and spiky, Twiggy-esque lashes. "I was under the impression my look was awful," she says. But on Instagram, it took off.

Meikle didn't realize it at the time, but she was joining a movement that has been slowly gaining momentum - the ugly makeup revolution, a term coined by the Berlin-based makeup artist and activist Eszter Magyar, who began working on the project in 2018. "Ugly makeup revolution is a community," she says, as is her other hashtag, makeup brutalism.

I absolutely love it, and want others to see its demanding beauty too.

During quarantine, I've been luxuriating in the strangeness of it, and occasionally trying my hand at slightly ugly or off-kilter looks of my own, embracing slime green eye shadow and blue lips.

Online, the best entries into the still-burgeoning canon are often grotesque and rather uncanny. Pearls glued to skin, rimming an eyelid like so many warts. Black scribbled words across a red-painted face, screaming at the viewer to "eat the rich.". Pollack-like splatters of blue on yellow lips. There's something dreamlike about them. Some are playful and childlike - Dr Seuss would approve. But others are sinister and menacing, aggressive and slightly brutal. They look like they hurt to wear, and some of them do.

The work of these artists is frequently derided - for being both too ugly and not ugly enough. "It's not about ugliness," Magyar says. "It's about irregularity. Ugly is just a word, which makes you pay attention."

This irregularity goes against what we're accustomed of seeing on social media. Over the past five years, a "selfie face" has emerged: pursed lips, big, wide-open eyes, and feature-enhancing makeup applied just so. "The fact that there's such a specific face associated with the selfie tells us that the portrait is less about expressing one's self and more about expressing compliance with the idea of what a young woman is," writes Autumn Whitefield-Madrano in her 2017 book, Face Value. "If there's self-expression involved in the prototypical selfie, it's the expression of a wish, not of reality."

Ugly makeup challenges this status quo. "We're living in the age of tutorials, when everyone is asking how and never why," says Magyar. "Lots of people are accepting what they see without questioning anything at all. They know how to draw the perfect liner but they have no idea why they're doing it." His looks are different. They're imperfect, sloppy and chaotic. Some remind me of the Fauvist paintings, while others feel cubist and still others are straight-up dada. While the artists sometimes share how they created a look, the focus is less on remaking what you see. Viewers are there to appreciate the vision, not replicate it on their own bodies.

Ugly makeup also has a political side. It subverts the purpose of makeup that has been imposed on the practice by evolutionary biologists and writers. According to this late-20th-century school of thought, popularized by Desmond Morris in The Naked Ape (1967), women wear lipstick to make our lips look more like blood-swollen labia and eye shadow to give our eyes that sleepy, dewy post-orgasm glow. And so for the past half-century, we have been told that makeup is a tool that aids in procreation, even if on a subconscious horny level. "Lipstick manufacturers did not create an enhanced mouth," wrote Morris. "They created a pair of super labia." Talk about a cubist nightmare.
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There is a growing global movement to significantly reduce the amount of trash we produce as communities, cities, countries and even regions. It's called the zero-waste movement, and it received a major boost this week as two of its leaders were awarded the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize.

Nohra Padilla and Rossano Ercolini are two of the winners of this year's Goldman Prize, which awards $150,000 to each of six grassroots environmentalists who have achieved great impact, often against great odds. On the surface, Padilla and Ercolini seem to have little in common. Padilla is a grassroots recycler-also known as a waste picker-from the embattled city of Bogotá, Colombia. Ercolini is an elementary school teacher from the rustic farmlands of Capannori, Italy.

Though their experiences are different, they share a common cause: organizing to reduce the amount of trash-everything from cans and bottles to cell phones and apple cores-that ends up buried in landfills or burned in incinerators.

What is zero waste?

Here in the United States zero waste is often thought of as a lifestyle choice, if it's thought of at all. Blogs like Zero Waste Home and The Clean Bin Project attract a readership of thousands through tips on how to buy less, reuse more, and recycle and compost in the home. The popularity of these projects, along with the success of Annie Leonard's The Story of Stuff, show a growing interest in reducing what we throw into dumpsters.

Zero waste systems are designed with the goal of eliminating the practice of sending trash to landfills and incinerators.

Padilla and Ercolini's stories show that zero waste is not only a personal choice, but also an organized system that works at multiple levels including the community, municipality, nation, and region. Zero waste systems include:

composting, recycling, reuse, and education on how to separate materials into these categories;

door-to-door collection of recyclable and compostable stuff; swap meets, flea markets or freecycle websites to exchange reuseable goods and encourage people to buy less;

policy change, including bans on incineration and single-use plastic bags, and subsidies and incentives for recycling;

regulation of corporations to require them to buy back and recycle their products once they are used by consumers (glass soda bottles and tires are examples of products subject to this regulation in some countries).

Zero waste systems are designed with the goal of eliminating the practice of sending trash to landfills and incinerators. Not only is this possible, it's already beginning to happen. Ercolini's hometown of Capannori, Italy, has already achieved 82 percent recycling and reuse and is on track to bring that figure to 100 percent by 2020.

Taking on Europe's incineration industry

Rossano Ercolini is an elementary school teacher. He began organizing against incinerators in the 1970s, when he learned of a plan to build one in Capannori. Concerned for the health of his students, Ercolini began a campaign to educate his community on the dangers of incineration, including how the burning of garbage releases particulates linked to asthma and other respiratory problems.

Over the course of the next 30 years, Ercolini led a David-versus-Goliath struggle, with education as his slingshot. In the 1990s, waste incineration was embraced by the Italian government as well as by big environmental organizations, all of whom bought into the premise that it was a safe and effective technology. Big business and the mafia also supported incineration because of the 20- to 30-year lucrative contracts and large government investments it involved.

The conjunction of economic and political interests behind incineration left citizens alone, not only to fight against incineration but also to develop sustainable alternatives. Ercolini worked for several years as a grassroots educator, inviting scientists and waste experts to give workshops to residents on the health effects of incineration and potential alternatives.

As a result, when the residents of Capannori succeeded in defeating the incinerator proposal, they also had gained the knowledge necessary to develop a better way of handling garbage. Ercolini himself was tapped to lead a local, publicly owned waste management company and began implementing a door-to-door waste collection system that maximized the quantity and quality of the recyclable materials recovered.

Soon after, Capannori became the first Italian municipality to declare a zero waste goal for 2020. Since then, Ercolini has helped to defeat 50 proposed incinerators and has also helped the zero waste movement to spread across Italy. Thanks to the Italian network Legge Rifiuti Zero, or the Zero Waste Alliance, and with the support of the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives, there are now 117 zero waste municipalities in Italy, with a population of about 3 million people.

"Incineration is no longer wanted or needed in these areas," Ercolini says. "Instead, they have established comprehensive recycling and composting systems guided by zero waste goals. This has helped improve community health and has sparked strong collaborations between communities and local governments."

Grassroots recyclers unite

Nohra Padilla is a third generation recycler. For decades her family has survived by salvaging plastic bottles, aluminum cans, paper scraps, and the like from dumps, curbside trash cans, and collection centers. They made a living by reselling these materials to junk shops and also to businesses, which used them as raw material to create new products ranging from blue jeans to paper.

In the 1980s, Padilla began organizing her fellow recycling workers, creating the first grassroots recycler cooperative in Bogotá. Since then she has helped to form the Asociación de Recicladores de Bogotá, or Bogotá Recyclers Association, where she now serves as executive director. The association includes 24 cooperatives representing 3,000 people. She also played an important role in forming and leading Colombia's National Recyclers Association.

"Grassroots recycling is a key component of a zero waste system," Padilla says. Through their network of cooperatives, grassroots recyclers in Bogotá recover 20 to 25 percent of all material thrown away by city residents. This amounts to about 100 times more recyclable material than is collected by the city's large private recycling companies.

Padilla has shown how recycling can incorporate workers into unionized labor, with a clear agenda to reduce trash and carbon emissions.

In March the association won a milestone victory: Grassroots recyclers are now city employees. They will be paid $48 per ton of material they deliver to collection centers, and will be eligible for government pensions and health coverage.

"After years of battling for recognition from the Bogotá government, we will finally be treated as dignified workers and paid just like any large company would be," Padilla says. "I believe this is a victory that can be replicated across Latin America."

Padilla has achieved this success in the face of powerful political opponents, a violent environment for worker organizing, and climate subsidies that cut recyclers out of the picture. In 2009, for example, the United Nations Clean Development Mechanism awarded carbon credits to the Doña Juana landfill gas project. This project threatened the livelihoods of Bogotá's 21,000 informal recyclers by making it more profitable to landfill waste than to recycle it, and by limiting access to recyclable materials.

Padilla and the Grassroots Recyclers Association worked to mitigate the impact of the project, but faced many challenges in making sure that their community benefits agreement was implemented. In contrast to large landfills like Doña Juana, Padilla and the association have created infrastructure to recycle waste instead of bury it. They raised nearly two million dollars, about 75 percent from outside funds and 25 percent co-financed by the association, to build the biggest grassroots-run recycling center in Latin America.

A future without landfills

The stories of these two organizers show how zero waste movements from around the world share common problems and goals, as well as a need to confront powerful opponents with a vested interest in the business of trash.

Both stories also demonstrate the potential of zero waste organizing to bring people together across issues and sectors. For example, Ercolini has organized at the intersection of food sovereignty and trash reduction, advocating for a "Zero Miles, Zero Waste" approach to promoting local food. Meanwhile, Padilla has shown how zero waste approaches, and recycling in particular, can incorporate previously excluded workers into unionized labor, with a clear agenda to reduce trash and carbon emissions.

Padilla and Ercolini's work has created a model for building viable zero waste alternatives to landfills and incinerators. The struggles of the Colombian recyclers' movement, and the Bogotá Recyclers Association in particular, serve as an inspiration to recyclers throughout Latin America and beyond.

Meanwhile, the example of the Zero Waste network in Italy is being copied in many other places in Europe, decreasing the popularity of and need for incineration and sparking the creation of a continent-wide organization that advocates for zero waste.

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Italian designer Giorgio Armani boasts an illustrious career spanning over 35 years in the fashion industry. Since launching his namesake label in 1975, he has overseen the growth of his brand from a signature menswear line to luxury fashion empire including Giorgio Armani Privé and Emporio Armani apparel lines alongside accessories, footwear, cosmetics and home decor.

Armani is the sole shareholder of Giorgio Armani S.p.A, making it one of the few leading Italian brands to remain independent from international investment vehicles, overseeing a retail distribution chain of over 500 standalone stores around the world. The celebrated designer has been awarded a slew of industry accolades throughout his career, including the Award for Best International Designer, Lifetime Achievement Award for menswear and for art and fashion from the CFDA and a Rodeo Drive "Walk of Style" Award.

Prior to his career in design, Mr Armani initially pursued a career in medicine, undertaking a graduate degree within the department of medicine at the University of Milan, leaving in 1953, before completing his degree, to join the Italian army. Placed in an infirmary in Verona, Armani began to look for a different career path and soon after secured a position as a window dresser for La Rinascente, a prominent department store in Milan. The budding designer went on to serve as a sales associate within the menswear department and in the early 1960s secured a menswear design role at Nino Cerruti.

In the late '60s Armani first met Sergio Galeotti, who encouraged the young creative to start his own design office in Milan in 1973. The duo formed Giorgio Armani S.p.A. and in 1975 presented an inaugural menswear and womenswear collection. The designer quickly garnered industry attention, in particular for his deconstructed suit jackets, and by 1976 was stocked in Barneys New York, with a fragrance license signed in 1980 and affordable diffusion lines launched in 1981. The designer released his first home decor range in 1989 and in 2004 signed a partnership with Dubai-based Emaar Properties PJSC to build a series of Armani branded hotels and resorts worldwide.

The designer has received several commendations from the Italian government in recognition of his long service in promoting Italian craftsmanship, including the title of Commendatore dell'Ordine al Merito della Repubblica, and Grand'Ufficiale dell'Ordine al Merito della Repubblica. Armani was also awarded the French Legion d'Honneur in 2008 and holds honorary doctorates and degrees from the Royal College of Art and Central Saint Martins in London and the Accademia di Brera in Milan.

Mr Armani has also created his own catwalk presentation space, the Teatro Armani, and in 2013, which opened its doors to enable emerging designers such as Stella Jean and Andrea Pompilio to showcase their collections during Milan Fashion Week.

In 2016, with question marks hanging over the designer's succession planning, Armani announced formation of a foundation to ensure the stability of company leadership and assets in the future.

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