Exploring the manifesto by LCF

Guerrilla Girls - Social Agenda

csfxfuture — 2019-02-21 14:59:24 UTC

I am drawn to the Guerrilla Girls, a group of anonymous artists who since 1984 have been working to expose sexual and racial discrimination against women in the art world. A lot of their work feature posters with calls to action demanding change. Their work is important to me because they explore why women are not valued financially or culturally in the same way as men.

Anti_Fashion, Li Edelkoort - Cultural Agenda

csfxfuture — 2019-02-21 14:59:35 UTC

Whilst I don't agree that fashion is dead, I find a lot of the ideas in Li Edelkoort's manifesto interesting. Especially around fast fashion, and how we use or maybe even abuse textiles, and the process of making in our culture. The manifesto is pessimistic but does make me think about how I might change my own practice.

Cultural Agenda Manifesto

bella_house00 — 2019-02-25 08:36:20 UTC

1. Environmentally friendly and modern.
I believe that sustainable fashion doesn't have to be only neutral tones and dyes, natural fabrics etc - it still can be quirky and bold, up to date, modern.
2. High quality promoting less consumerism.
Nowadays we have lost the sight of the big picture and worship luxury that not only isn't always sustainable, but also promotes consumerism. We look at influencers, celebrities, public figures and envy their luxurious lifestyle then try and copy them by supporting fast fashion products. This all starts with us not being in tune with our core values, living miserable lives, being affected by outside opinions and stereotypes and not focusing and asking ourselves what makes us happy, being true to ourselves. We start believing that pretty things will buy us happiness, but we forget about the consequences and that happiness is the feeling, not materialistic things.
3. Style isn't trends.
I believe in unique and sustainable fashion that can also have the luxurious appeal, yet focus on less, but higher quality. I believe that style doesn't have to meet the trends that expire weekly and are dictated by fast fashion brands. I believe that style can also be a feeling, a unique character, a story. We can look at history for inspiration, source second-hand, vintage clothing to find our own unique style, yet still look modern and luxurious if we want. It takes more time and effort, but it can also be more affordable and better for environment.
Vaida | wearing second hand outfit.

Manifestos

2019-02-25 12:03:52 UTC

The first, and very relevant to our topic, is Fashion Revolution’s recent manifesto. It can be found here https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto/

It details the drastic changes needed in the industry to help prevent the destruction of our planet.

The second manifesto I’ve chosen is that of the small independent fashion label Birdsong London. I’ve chosen this because it’s more relatable to me as someone working with a small London brand, and gives me inspiration for how, even at a small level, I can take action for good. It can be found here https://birdsong.london/birdsongbecause-manifesto-black-friday-beyond/

Cultural Agenda - Manifestos examples

2019-02-25 15:40:22 UTC

Fashion Revolution is a very interesting organization which includes the four Agendas demands. I focused on the cultural one and find various contributions to the manifesto. It helps to focus on our individual responsabilities and realize that everyone has a role to play in the environment saving through fashion. Here are two significant additions to the manifesto from two signatories.
1. I am driven to have a clothing brand that is caring of the environment and of the self. If you are what you eat then you are what you wear - Erin Robertson
2. It is time to join efforts and protect our environment, time to demand transparency for the fashion industry - Viktoria Modesta

These two expressions really speak to me. I see myself as an entrepreneur in 5 years, in the fashion field. I would love to launch my own business in sustainable clothes. Promoting respect for the nature and for the human being is more than essential today, this will turned vital. By paying attention to sustainable clothes respectful towards the environment, we conserve our whole environment: financial and natural. Businesses have to keep transparent all of their processes to gain trust and enjoying profits thereafter. Companies which listen to their new clients needs increase their profit possibilities. Customers are satisfied to be listened and this creates a virtuous circle.

Two Manifestos and business models that have spoken to me...

2019-02-26 06:35:39 UTC

There are two companies who are feel are good examples of sustainable businesses (as sustainable as they do far have managed to be) that I have chosen to upload for this task. One is a fashion company as this is relevant to my field and the other being a food business as I feel this is an industry that’s probably leading the way for change more so in Australia than fashion is.

Here they are;

THE SOURCE BULK FOODS
https://thesourcebulkfoods.com.au/
This is an Aussie food company that encourages zero waste regarding food consumption as well as doing away with packaging. You bring in your jars and cloth bags and only purchase exactly what you need and store it in your take away containers.
This company makes me feel like everyone should be doing this as much as possible - especially large supermarkets. The amount of food wastage and non recyclable packaging is terrible and it’s burning up our resources. This makes me want to be very aware of how I package and send my online garments I will be selling as well as not appealing to consumers being excessive and influencing them to buy things they don’t need.

REFORMATION
https://www.thereformation.com/pages/sustainable-practices
Reformation is a fashion brand that is probably as sustainable as you can currently be in a fashion brand and there is just too much to go into so please look at the link if your not aware of their practices.
They are completely transparent in their business practices and explain as much about the life cycle of their design through to production and sales as possible.
Reformation make me want to also be transparent about the culture of my company, who I work with and what I worth with to make a garment. They make me feel that I need to be more responsible in designing fashion garments. They also remind me that sustainable fashion can look cool and relevant rather than overly earthy and simplistic as is the more common thread for sustainable fashion brands. It’s more about making what we want to design and wear sustainable rather than trying to influence people into an entirely new aesthetic that I personally feel is not impressing the masses due to its lack of appeal. Another great example of that is of course Stella McCartney

CULTURAL AGENDA MANIFESTO 1.618 Paris

claudiariendeau — 2019-02-26 08:38:01 UTC

http://www.1618-paris.com/

1.618 is a mathematical proportion that represents universal harmony.
Nature, creation and beauty at the service of a world in constant mutation.

1.618 is an international network of luxury professionals and consumers which promotes the exchange of ideas, information and networking and also serves as a bridge between the creative industry and consumer demands to foster sustainable development.It is convinced that sustainable development is compatible with Creation, Quality and Aesthetics. 1.618 Paris promote sustainable luxury brands on an international scale and provide direct access to the public

FASHION FOR GOOD
https://fashionforgood.com/

FFG is a global movement of change maker. It is a platform for sustainable innovation, a call for industry-wide collaboration.

It is here to make ALL FASHION GOOD :

Good Materials – safe, healthy and designed for reuse and recycling
Good Economy – growing, circular, shared and benefiting everyone
Good Energy – renewable and clean
Good Water – clean and available to all
Good Lives – living and working conditions that are just, safe and dignified

MATTER
https://shop.matterprints.com/

"Ultimately we want to change consumer culture and inspire the importance of provenance. We believe that where something is made, and why, matters."

Sustainable Fashion Manifesto: Central Saint Martins x LVMH

2019-02-26 10:14:37 UTC

This particular project by Central Saint Martins students in collaboration wi th LVMH caught my interest. As a recent fashion graduate myself, I found the concept of critically engaging with sustainable design from the perspective of a fashion student fascinating.
It was conceptual work with a disruptive spirit and an underlying critique of the luxury fashion's harmful impact on the environment and on society.
I think it is vital as the future generation of designers to question the status quo by not only demanding fair practices from brands but by also starting with ourselves. Using our own practice to incorporate sustainable materials and methods, advocating for transparency and having strong design and ethical principles.

Each year Central Saint Martin’s Fashion programme initiate a number of dedicated sustainable fashion projects that provide students with an opportunity to understand the issues and develop design responses. These projects involve industry partners who provide real world context as well as additional activists, experts and stakeholders who collectively create an immersive experience that exposes students to the latest thinking and approaches.

A recent collaboration between LVMH and BA Fashion Design with Marketing and Fashion Journalism saw LVMH brands generously donate rolls of waste fabrics such as wool, cotton and polyester. In response, students added value by creatively reusing and repurposing materials that would otherwise be used as landfill.

The results went beyond ‘upcycling’ to offer a range of witty, poetic, imaginative and highly crafted responses which can be viewed on the 1Granary website.

Ecological agenda

2019-02-26 18:59:56 UTC

-I decided to pick descriptions of brands from North America as fashion manifesto examples.
-I believe it's great that these brands explicitly express their commitment in relation to nature conservation.

1. Kromagnon (USA)
KROMAGNON is a sustainable and eco-friendly high street label featuring both menswear and womenswear. KROMAGNON's mission is to prove that sustainable and eco-friendly clothing can be trendy, fashionable and amazing.
https://www.kromagnon.com
2. Anian (Canada)
Anian was created to design garments that are practical for a variety of weather conditions and social occasions without harming the environment.
https://anianmfg.ca

Economical and Ecological Agenda

2019-02-26 20:39:06 UTC

CABUYA: “ WE ARE SUSTAINABLES”

One of the companies that I have found that best reflects my values and agendas is "Cabuya". It is a company that uses recycled fabric for the manufacture of its garments as it appears in the attached image. In addition, the packaging is made with natural material. On the other hand, the production is carried out locally, thus ensuring the quality of the work done by hand and in the best conditions.Therefore, the idea that I personally would like to transmit with my manifesto is put into value: sustainable garments without renouncing design.
http://www.cabuya.es/

Ecological Agenda

2019-02-26 20:50:37 UTC

http://www.cabuya.es/

Manifesto

2019-02-26 23:08:35 UTC

Patagonia

https://www.patagonia.com/company-info.html

I love the manifesto for Patagonia. I'm currently reading the book 'Let my people go surfing' which basically acts as a manifesto for Patagonia. They give 1% of their sales to grassroots organisations. I believe this is something my company will strive to achieve.

Cubism
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cubism

I've picked 'Cubism' as I identify with the revolutionary ideas and thinking differently. Traditions can be useful but certain rules are there to be broken. I feel to get to a sustainable industry and sustainable world then we're going to have to break a few traditions along the way.

Ecological

2019-02-27 03:17:28 UTC

Big Yellow Taxi - Joni Mitchell
They paved paradise
And put up a parking lot
With a pink hotel, a boutique
And a swinging hot spot
Don't it always seem to go
That you don't know what you've got
'Till it's gone
They paved paradise
And put up a parking lot

They took all the trees
And put them in a tree museum
And they charged all the people............

Ecological

2019-02-27 03:36:39 UTC

The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy began when leading scientists, committed citizens and dedicated leaders came together with a shared vision to protect and care for nature. From our first land purchase to our latest water fund, we are constantly evolving to bring innovative solutions to the challenges facing our world.

Equity : Economical/social

2019-02-27 09:30:46 UTC

the countries in where products are sourced are used and taken advantage of because of the cheap labour and cheap production. a lot of these workers choose to work within clothes factories as it os the best option from a bad bunch , this still does not make it a good working place.

I am motivated to connect consumers back with the makers and farmers. https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto/

after watching 'the true cost' on Netflix they viewed so many avenues from effects on the land to effects on the people.

my agendas for this keep overlapping but I'm keeping it open as it is a circular economy so one effect the others.

I have been inspired from College by taking part in the SDC Competition where students work there projects into sustainable outlook. this prepared me to think and observe https://sdc.org.uk/competition/sdc-international-design-competition-2019/

Social Agenda

2019-02-27 16:43:57 UTC

I am drawn about women empowerment movement as we live in a patriarchal society and as fashion now is being a really good way to spread the word out and a measure of protest. For example in the Missoni fashion show in 2017 as all models were the pussy hat staging a protest and supporting the movement.
You can find below the website of the pussy hat project.

Cultural Agenda

2019-02-28 03:59:02 UTC

These two companies reflects my values on how to shift consumers perception towards clothing consumption.

Fashion for Good Experience:

Innovation and technology matters for sustainable and circular fashion. I also believe that fashion can be a force for good through experience. The industry players are driven to collaborate and the consumers are encouraged to experience the future fashion. This has been one of many creative ways to shift consumers perception towards fast fashion, so they can also take part in changing the face of fashion industry.

Eileen Fisher: Human rights and sustainability are the cause of a business runs well. Social and environmental injustice are reasons to do things differently. Using eco-friendly fibers, responsible dyes, leaving less fabric waste, valuing garment workers, being transparent on the supply chain, and taking full responsibility on the clothes we made by taking them back for further use are everything the industry players need to take part in shaping the fashion future. Consumer education by introducing this kind of business also matters so they can put more respect on the clothes they wear and will voluntarily take part for a better fashion future.

Ecological Agenda

2019-02-28 05:01:50 UTC

https://www.patagonia.com/company-info.html

Patagonia's mission statement is ideally what I would like to reflect in my future practices. Making well constructed garments, that cause no harm, and promote the protection of nature.

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Noah's mission statement is something that most brands should strive to be: open about their goals and using their brand as a platform for speaking/educating their customers about pertinent issues.

Social&Ecological Agendas

2019-02-28 07:43:27 UTC

Sustainable farming and cultural heritage conservation entails better livelihoods for farmers and artisans ussually living in remote areas in struggling situation. These two practise are stongly intewined since they generates a positive impact not only on the environment but also on the community.

Threads of Life is committed to protect the weaving and natural dyes knowledge of the indonesian people in Bali through fair working businesses providing them a more sustainable source of revenue while the BCI initiative ptomote the sustainable cotton farming around the globe in order to reduce the environmental problems linked to the cotton production and to sustain the cotton farmers villages which suffer from an high volatility of the cost pricing, soil deterioration and air&water pollution due to the use of pestices.

Economic Agenda - Manifesto

2019-02-28 09:45:26 UTC

Below manifesto of Brunello Cuccinelli is a very good example to me of company of sustainable prosperity.

I believe in a humanistic enterprise: business should comply in the noblest manner with all the rules of ethics that man has devised over the centuries. I dream about a form of humanistic modern capitalism with strong ancient roots, where profit is made without harm or offence to anyone, and part of it is set aside for any initiative that can really improve the condition of human life: services, schools, places of worship and cultural heritage.

http://investor.brunellocucinelli.com/en/business-model/gracious-growth-and-healthy-profitability

Ecological and Cultural Agenda - Manifesto

2019-02-28 11:06:06 UTC

TNF with the program closes the loop and engages consumers in recycling clothes for the benefit of outdoor environment. These actions help building awareness of clothing consumption, apparel footprint and gives the opportunity to actively be part and build up sustainable culture.

Recycle your used apparel and footwear (any condition, any brand) at our stores and earn a $10 reward toward your next purchase of $100 or more at The North Face.

2019-02-28 11:38:52 UTC

Ecological Manifesto

She is my inspirational example of sustainability. Her action spoke so loud, she managed to resolve a huge problem created by wrong politics.

Ecological

2019-02-28 11:51:09 UTC

I love reformation's manifesto and the whole way the brand is advertised. They even recently introduced a scheme for the USA where you can switch to wind energy through their website and get credit on their website. Their manifesto is very clear: helping out the planet acknowledging that we will still be buying clothes.

Social, Ecological, and Cultural Manifesto

erin_spaid — 2019-02-28 15:01:48 UTC

I wholeheartedly relate to Fashion Revolution's Manifesto. It covers almost every area that I am passionate about in my journey to create a sustainable children's fashion line. One thing I truly like to see in Fashion Manifestos - inclusivity. Clothing that can be worn by anyone, anywhere, regardless of ability, disability, gender, etc.
Inclusivity, human rights, human safety, the health of the earth - these are all important to me and the foundation that I want to lay out for our own fashion line.

My own culture

2019-02-28 18:30:05 UTC

I am looking at a cultural manifesto for "me" for 2019. I already have more "stuff" than I need and if I change some of my behaviours and share my strategy with others close to me, then this "act local think global" approach hopefully makes a contribution to sustainability in the fashion business. This will mean no clothing purchases for 2019 unless replacing something vital thats worn out, enjoy more what I already have, unsubscribe from retail emails and favourites websites to reduce temptation, recycle unwanted stuff, discuss my reasons and objectives with friends and perhaps influence their thoughts and behaviour and maybe look for opportunities to talk to students at local colleges about this issue.

Social, Cultural and Ecological Manifesto

2019-02-28 23:03:17 UTC

Since my childhood I have been raised thanks to my Mom according to sustainability values. She made our clothes, bags, home ware items, everything she could manage. We always enjoyed home made food and alternative medicine. This open-minded, open-hearted lifestyle taught me everything about the real human values. Throughout my career I learnt, that I care mostly about social and individual well-being, healthy diet, conscious living and compassionate consumer behaviour (especially in the fashion and beauty industry), where we are aware of all the stages and history of the item we purchase and make sure we handle it with care, so it lasts long or recycle it, reuse it, helping and protecting the planet and all its inhabitants. I truly admire all different cultures and traditions, therefore support artisan made fashion and deeply care about those people's wellbeing and normal living conditions, who are creating the everyday products, we are encountaring during our lives.

Cultural Agenda

2019-02-28 23:14:34 UTC

The Fashion Revolution Manifesto is my first choice for many reasons. The Rana Plaza disaster had for me a significant impact on my life. I discovered Fashion Revolution at its creation and signed my first manifesto about fashion. Even if I've never been a fast fashion consumer, I felt concerned about what happened this day, and I decided to take action. This manifesto reflects my values.
https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto

My second choice is the Viviene Westwood Manifesto Active Resistance to Propaganda. A subversive figure, activist, pioneer, a woman strongly committed to the fight against consumerism and climate change, she is very inspiring. "The most important about the manifesto is that it is a practice. If you follow it your life will change. In the pursuit of culture you will start to think If you change your life, you change the world. "
http://activeresistance.co.uk/getalife/manifesto.html#

My third choice is the Open Source Fashion Manifesto by Martijn van Strien and Vera de Pont. They propose an alternative model for a fairer fashion industry where the consumer is fashion's rightful driving force.
“Make it last”; “download it here”; “you made it, now change it.”
http://www.martijnvanstrien.com/open-source-fashion-manifesto

Remain loyal to your existing values

2019-03-01 08:56:50 UTC

"From our cliff top workshop in St. Agnes, we remain true to our founding commitments: product, environment and people."

Free Cycle

2019-03-01 08:59:11 UTC

When I moved to London, 10 years ago, is when I discovered this amazing thing of let possessions cycle from one owner to another. It is a great example of intelligence and sustainability.

Economical Agenda

2019-03-01 11:03:17 UTC

1. Scoula alta Sartoria - https://www.brioni.com/ch/scuola-alta-sartoria_section

Brioni in 1985 has opened a high school level program in Penne with the focus on educating the new generations with their craft, sensitivity and house history.
I believe that if more fashion companies would invest more on sharing their sensitivity and their crafts with more people/consumers, instead of only focus on their profit, there would be a possibility for a change in the mentality of the costumers consumption behaviour.
In other side, if more apparel companies would focus on good professional training with young generations, again, instead of cutting costs in production and/or development and send the factory to a cheaper country, there would certainly be a notable change in many different levels.

2. Honest By

Honest By is a label based in Antwerp. It is the first 100% transparent fashion label. Which means that every single piece that was made under the labels name, was also documented and shared with the costumer: from the production of fabric, meters of fabric consumption, hours of work, transport, and so on.
I think that more people and companies, big or small, should take this as an example. I am not saying that everyone should start taking note of everything until the last millimeter of fabric. I am saying more that consumers should be more aware of what they are buying and it is up to the labels to make sure that their fabric, work place, and so on, are responsible choices towards earth, animals and everyone.

Social Agenda

2019-03-01 13:13:50 UTC

David's Bridal publicly committed to only hire contractors that provide
workers with a clean, safe and healthful work environment designed to prevent accidents and
injuries. All employees and management who have direct responsibility for supply chain management are trained on the provisions of the Code of Conduct.

Social, Economic Agenda

encinias — 2019-03-01 15:06:47 UTC

Everlane has a great and very important manifesto that is only the stronger for adding radical transparency right into the manifesto. I believe transparency is a very important part of any agenda as without it, it's impossible to know whether a company is just greenwashing or not..

CARING IS WEARING

2019-03-01 15:26:00 UTC

The awareness of what surround us is the key to change.
We can still survive with less plastic.

Cultural Agenda Manifesto Examples

2019-03-01 15:28:52 UTC

1. Fashion Revolution
We are Fashion Revolution. We are designers, producers, makers, workers and consumers. We are academics, writers, business leaders, brands, retailers, trade unions and policymakers. We are the industry and the public. We are world citizens. We are a movement and a community. We are you.

We love fashion. But we don’t want our clothes to exploit people or destroy our planet. We demand radical, revolutionary change.

This is our dream…

2. Stella McCartney
We are agents of change. We challenge and push boundaries to make luxurious products in a way that is fit for the world we live in today and the future: beautiful and sustainable. No compromises.

Each decision we make is a symbol of our commitment to defining what the future of fashion looks like. From never using leather or fur and pioneering new alternative materials to utilising cutting edge technologies, pushing towards circularity, protecting ancient and endangered forests and measuring our impact with ground-breaking tools.

Both of these manifestos encourage me to push boundaries and to be a change maker. They both give me hope that everyone could (and should) do their part in being more sustainable. Both manifestos are demanding change and I think a huge part of that will start with our culture.

Patagonia

kelly_mason88 — 2019-03-01 15:59:05 UTC

Everything Patagonia stands for makes their manifesto radical.

Human Capital Values

2019-03-01 16:54:59 UTC

1. Being an apparel designer it was challenging to find a way to recycle my scraps. I couldn't just throw them away. Upon scrupulous internet searches I finally found re: loom. This organization takes fabric scraps, breaks them down to their fiber state, and weaves them into home textiles. The best part is they employ homeless women.
"With a stable salary, 100% healthcare coverage, and opportunities to engage in the operation of the weavehouse, employees gain a financial foundation, leadership skills, and a sense of purpose and accomplishment"
https://www.reloom.org/ourstory/

2. I also find it interesting how celebrities are also their own brand. They also have their own manifestos whether they realize it or not. I find it encouraging when a celebrity can take their voice and expand on their values. Jessie Ware, UK vocalist extraordinaire, will launch a kids line, anyware. Their site has not launched yet but this line gives a straight forward explanation of this company's directives.
"Designed to grow with your child, anyware encourages you to buy smarter and wear for longer."
https://www.instagram.com/anyware_kids/?hl=en

Social Agenda

2019-03-01 17:14:36 UTC

I chose Fashion Revolution, as the organisation promoting change, speaking for the people making our clothes, and Reformation, as a brand that puts the people that makes the clothes at the centre of their operations.

Manifesto that speaks to me, MAKE SMTHNG aims to create a community of changemakers that I wish to be part of: MAKE SMTHNG supports and promotes a movement of makers and alternatives to consumerism! MAKE SMTHNG is about taking action for a better world. It is a community of making that challenges our consumerist culture – instead of going shopping, we will spend quality time with friends, family and our community. We create events where we teach each other new skills and fun, creative and beautiful ways to make the most of the resources around us: by sharing, repairing, making and doing it ourselves we transform old things into something new and awesome. Together, we can step out of our wasteful overconsumption and give our beautiful Earth a break!

siri_hoelperl — 2019-03-01 17:41:33 UTC

https://www.makesmthng.org/

Social Agenda Manifesto Examples

2019-03-01 17:42:18 UTC

Sample 1: Greenpeace Detox Fashion Manifesto

This is a global movement of fashionistas, activists, designers and bloggers united by a belief that fashion shouldn't cause toxic pollution. This manifesto is important to me and this matters to me because I believe that brands and suppliers must act immediately to stop poisoning waterways around the world with hazardous chemicals and this speaks to me because I strongly believe people should have the right to have clean water and food.

Sample 2: Open Source Fashion Manifesto
Designers and innovators from Martijn van Strien & Vera de Pont teamed up and wrote a manifesto together that expresses their shared vision for an Open Source fashion industry. This manifesto speaks to me because it addresses designers and fashion businesses to be more opened about their supply chain.

This matters to me because it offers a new perspective on how we perceive and wear clothing, and holds ideas for renewed excitement in a more sustainable, fair and technology driven global fashion system.

http://www.martijnvanstrien.com/open-source-fashion-manifesto

Fashion Revolution

2019-03-02 06:08:53 UTC

It's time to ask questions and do something. I truly admire Fashion Revolution's dedication.

Social Agenda Manifesto Examples

2019-03-02 11:42:44 UTC

Inspired by Fashion Revolution, I created @Sustain.Community on Instagram, my personal manifesto in trying to educated the masses on sustainability in fashion

Social Agenda Manifesto Examples

2019-03-02 11:47:36 UTC

My second example is Fashion Revolution, as they were what prompted me to not only create Sustain. but to also educate myself on the disasters fashion can have on humanity.

Worn Wear by Patagonia - Cultural Agenda Manifesto Example 1

anackaefer — 2019-03-02 13:35:11 UTC

Worn Wear is Patagonia's program that keeps gear in action longer.

Why extend the life of gear? Because the best thing we can do for the planet is get more use out of stuff we already own, cutting down on consumption.

Join us to repair, share and recycle your gear.

One of the most responsible things we can do as a company is make high-quality stuff that lasts for years, so you don't have to buy more of it.

Keeping clothing in use just nine extra months can reduce the related carbon, water and waste footprints by 20-30%. (WRAP, 2012)

https://wornwear.patagonia.com/

Vaude Company Philosophy - Cultural Agenda Manifesto Example 2

anackaefer — 2019-03-02 13:39:16 UTC

We understand engaging in business as a responsibility for contributing to the public good. We take on responsibility in everything that we do: for our employees and partners around the world, the environment and for following generations. As a company that acts sustainably, we align ourselves with longterm, future oriented, ecological, social and economic goals.

We are aware that our company activity involves a burden on the environment. We accept responsibility for this and are constantly working to keep our ecological footprint as small as possible.

To this end, we rely on the best available technology in an ecological sense. In addition, we are passionate about innovative and sustainable solutions so that we can blaze a sustainable trail for others to follow. Read more at VAUDE Ecosystem.

The strength of our brand and the value of our products are our most valuable resources. Therefore, we at VAUDE focus on our guiding principles – and not on short-term profit maximization. In order to be able to continue along this path autonomously over the long term, we are maintaining our financial independence. See "Sustainable business is worthwhile"

https://csr-report.vaude.com/gri-en/vaude/corporate-philosophy.php

Cultural Agenda: Manifesto Examples

2019-03-02 15:40:19 UTC

1. REDRESS
Started over 10 years ago in Hong Kong, Redress is a NGO working towards reducing textile waste and promote environmental sustainability in the fashion industry. They launched their own Design Award inviting sustainable and zero waste designers globally to compete and showcase their sustainable collections with judges such as Clare Press, Sustainability Editor-at-Large, Vogue Australia and Orsola De Castro, Co-Founder of Fashion Revolution.
Their publication Dress [with] Sense is four chapters that encourages you to be more conscious when dressing:
BUY better and make more responsible choices when hitting the shops

WEAR your clothes more creatively, and rescue hidden treasures from the depths of your wardrobe.

CARE for your clothes by learning better more environmentally friendly ways to wash

DISPOSE of them by swapping, gifting, donating or recycling – anything but throwing them in the trash!
https://www.redress.com.hk/dresswithsense

2. SUSTAINABLE FASHION MATTERZ
An online hub for all things sustainable fashion. They along with various other in-the-know bloggers and fashionistas created an e-book The Conscious Closet which breaks down how to value what you have and how to shop in a sustainable manner. A Manifesto of sorts:
https://conscious-closet-guide.com/

3. FASHION REVOLUTION
Always a go to for inspiration and updates as well as their 1- point Manifesto which includes aspects of all 4 Agendas open for discussion in this course.

Cultural agenda Manifesto

p_pavlina — 2019-03-02 18:27:07 UTC

At Textile Beat, we love natural, simple, handmade things that don’t cost the Earth. We are endlessly refining the message about mindful, thoughtful ways of dressing that align with our values of authenticity and individuality. In the same way we endlessly upcycle our clothes, here’s the latest version of our slow clothing manifesto

Cultural agenda Manifesto 2

p_pavlina — 2019-03-02 18:34:08 UTC

_'Oh' Sustainabillty:
At OhSevenDays we promote the idea of 'slow fashion' and want to contribute to the concept of 'The Power of Circularity'. We produce our garments with sustainability in mind and therefore source materials from 'runoff' fabric rolls. Textile factories often have unused fabric meterage that is typically doomed for landfill due to excess manufacturing or miscalculated consumptions. Being based in Istanbul, one of the textile manufacturing capitals of the world, we are lucky to have access to these factories and their beloved forgotten leftovers!

Cultural agenda manifesto 3

p_pavlina — 2019-03-02 18:41:22 UTC

https://www.thredup.com/p/about

THINK SECONDHAND FIRST℠

Discover the magic of shopping secondhand.

Cultural Agenda Manifesto Example: Eco-Age

parrycrooke087 — 2019-03-02 18:42:51 UTC

Eco-age's manifesto is important to me as this is a company that is trying to change the way we interact with the fashion industry as well as the norms that the fashion industry prescribes to.

Cultural Agenda Manifesto: Reformation

parrycrooke087 — 2019-03-02 18:46:40 UTC

Reformation is an incredible example of changing the aesthetics of sustainability. It is making sustainability 'cool' and aspirational for so many young girls. Especially since officially becoming a carbon neutral business and the way they encourage a transparent supply chain. Their new scheme of offsetting is also fantastic

Fashion Manifesto example: FASHION REVOLUTION

taynacsfernandes — 2019-03-02 20:21:38 UTC

While studying fashion I participated in “Fashion Revolution Day”, where I explored different aspects of the manufacturing process. This allowed me to consider the creative process in a different light and caused me to question who is making my clothes and in which conditions they work. It is essential for fashion students to be aware of what happens behind the beautiful campaigns and the images that fast fashion shops have.

Fashion Manifesto example: UPCYCLING

taynacsfernandes — 2019-03-02 20:22:44 UTC

I was first introduced to this manifesto by my university teacher. I find it interesting and relevant as it has the potential to “bring a piece of clothing back to life” by reusing the materials to build new products. For example, the Brazilian brand Insecta Shoes collect different fabrics from pre-existing products and make shoes and bags out of them. The brand is also vegan and promotes sustainable fashion as its premise.

Fashion Manifesto example: SLOW FASHION

taynacsfernandes — 2019-03-02 20:23:25 UTC

In contrast to fast fashion there is the slow fashion movement. It promotes the idea of buying less and knowing where to buy from. Slow fashion is today one of the most important areas to consider, as the discarding of fashion items is increasing every day.

Ecological Agenda

2019-03-02 20:39:37 UTC

I think it's crucial for humans to monitor biodiversity and do everything in our power to help it, as we only have one planet.

Stella McCartney - Stella McCartney seeks vegan alternatives for leather, uses recycled product, and sources materials such as wool from high-quality welfare farms. The brand looks for full circle clarity, so you know exactly where your item has come from and its complete process.

Makai Clothing Co - Donates a percentage of proceeds to sea turtle conservations, as only an estimated 1000 make it to adulthood.

Ecnomic

2019-03-02 22:38:29 UTC

1- the respect for all workers, whatever their position and contribution are key for sustainable business models. There is no need for big innovations to apply this. This « only » about changing our mindset. It also ninspired me as it show that we need to make proper use of all the progress in new technologies. It is an enabler that can reinforce our creativityy in delivering quality of work, of life, as well as esteem, respect and emotions.
2 - I was inspired by the second one, as it « personify » the fashion industry, as if we could hear its voice. However this is about us and our power/responsibility to make the change happens. Again, this about mindset and not big discoveries or innovations.
It really echos to myself as we can all act in chaning our mindset.

https://youtu.be/we_Ze9nOqe0

Manifesto Example

2019-03-03 05:05:47 UTC

1. Eco-Age
https://eco-age.com/
Educating brands within the industry to be more ethical and sustainable.
It is important to shift the mindset of both business and consumers, together we can change how the industry works.

2. Redress
https://www.redress.com.hk/
Reducing textile waste is one of their goals through educating designers, brands, manufacturers, industry professionals, educational organisations and consumer.
It is inspiring because the waste aspect of production is commonly overlooked by consumers.

Manifesto: Fashion Revolution “Who made my Clothes?”

allie_barker1 — 2019-03-03 12:25:47 UTC

Incredibly talented team headed by Orsola de Castro Fashion Revolution @fash_rev . It’s difficult to put into words quite what the impact has been of this far-reaching manifesto. It has impacted my work so personally and professionally and has created a fire in me to do the right thing no matter what, to respect everyone involved in the process and to empower everyone in the process. We need activism and I am in awe of the women in this world that speak out and honour equality through the work they undertake.

Manifesto: The Activist Kalpona Akter Founder of the Bangladesh Centre for Worker Solidarity

allie_barker1 — 2019-03-03 12:45:49 UTC

An incredibly powerful, brave, strong woman who lobbies for fair wages, safety and the right to form labour unions for those working long hours in harsh conditions at Bangladesh factories. She lives her life in constant danger as she puts herself at odds with powerful factory owners in Bangladesh and continues to position her work to fight for human rights her main purpose in her life.

Manifesto: REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE

michalska_wiola — 2019-03-03 16:41:21 UTC

As per Missouri Department of Natural Resources,

“The three R’s – reduce, reuse and recycle – all help to cut down on the amount of waste we throw away. They conserve natural resources, landfill space and energy. Plus, the three R’s save land and money communities must use to dispose of waste in landfills. Siting a new landfill has become difficult and more expensive due to environmental regulations and public opposition.”

https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/reduce-reuse-recycle.php

Detox My Fashion

2019-03-03 17:49:33 UTC

I've always been impressed by the powerful voice of Greenpeace with the Detox Campaign, because I think it really gave a momentum to companies for changing their production model. The results of the first seven years of the campaign make me think positively the change is actually possible.

Why this matters

For decades, companies have chosen to use nature, and in particular our rivers and oceans, as a dumping ground for hazardous chemicals. Communities living near textile manufacturing facilities face water pollution as a daily reality. Regulations have not always prevented the release of toxic chemicals into the environment, particularly in the Global South. That’s why we need companies to commit to end the release of chemicals to stop tarnishing our rivers, lakes, lands, oceans and people.

carmenbarbulescu15 — 2019-03-03 17:53:18 UTC

Detox My Fashion Detox My Fashion I've always been impressed by the powerful voice of Greenpeace with the Detox Campaign, because I think it really gave a momentum to companies for changing their production model. In seven year Why this matters For decades, companies have chosen to use nature, and in particular our rivers and oceans, as a dumping ground for hazardous chemicals. Communities living near textile manufacturing facilities face water pollution as a daily reality. Regulations have not always prevented the release of toxic chemicals into the environment, particularly in the Global South. That’s why we need companies to commit to end the release of chemicals to stop tarnishing our rivers, lakes, lands, oceans and people. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Manifesto: REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE Manifesto: REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE As per Missouri Department of Natural Resources, “The three R’s – reduce, reuse and recycle – all help to cut down on the amount of waste we throw away. They conserve natural resources, landfill space and energy. Plus, the three R’s save land and money communities must use to dispose of waste in landfills. Siting a new landfill has become difficult and more expensive due to environmental regulations and public opposition.” https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/reduce-reuse-recycle.php favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Manifesto: The Activist Kalpona Akter Founder of the Bangladesh Centre for Worker Solidarity Manifesto: The Activist Kalpona Akter Founder of the Bangladesh Centre for Worker Solidarity An incredibly powerful, brave, strong woman who lobbies for fair wages, safety and the right to form labour unions for those working long hours in harsh conditions at Bangladesh factories. She lives her life in constant danger as she puts herself at odds with powerful factory owners in Bangladesh and continues to position her work to fight for human rights her main purpose in her life. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Manifesto: Fashion Revolution “Who made my Clothes?” Manifesto: Fashion Revolution “Who made my Clothes?” Incredibly talented team headed by Orsola de Castro Fashion Revolution @fash_rev . It’s difficult to put into words quite what the impact has been of this far-reaching manifesto. It has impacted my work so personally and professionally and has created a fire in me to do the right thing no matter what, to respect everyone involved in the process and to empower everyone in the process. We need activism and I am in awe of the women in this world that speak out and honour equality through the work they undertake. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Manifesto Example Manifesto Example 1. Eco-Age https://eco-age.com/ Educating brands within the industry to be more ethical and sustainable. It is important to shift the mindset of both business and consumers, together we can change how the industry works. 2. Redress https://www.redress.com.hk/ Reducing textile waste is one of their goals through educating designers, brands, manufacturers, industry professionals, educational organisations and consumer. It is inspiring because the waste aspect of production is commonly overlooked by consumers. favorite 1 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Ecnomic Ecnomic 1- the respect for all workers, whatever their position and contribution are key for sustainable business models. There is no need for big innovations to apply this. This « only » about changing our mindset. It also ninspired me as it show that we need to make proper use of all the progress in new technologies. It is an enabler that can reinforce our creativityy in delivering quality of work, of life, as well as esteem, respect and emotions. 2 - I was inspired by the second one, as it « personify » the fashion industry, as if we could hear its voice. However this is about us and our power/responsibility to make the change happens. Again, this about mindset and not big discoveries or innovations. It really echos to myself as we can all act in chaning our mindset. https://youtu.be/we_Ze9nOqe0 favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Ecological Agenda Ecological Agenda I think it's crucial for humans to monitor biodiversity and do everything in our power to help it, as we only have one planet. Stella McCartney - Stella McCartney seeks vegan alternatives for leather, uses recycled product, and sources materials such as wool from high-quality welfare farms. The brand looks for full circle clarity, so you know exactly where your item has come from and its complete process. Makai Clothing Co - Donates a percentage of proceeds to sea turtle conservations, as only an estimated 1000 make it to adulthood. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Fashion Manifesto example: SLOW FASHION Fashion Manifesto example: SLOW FASHION In contrast to fast fashion there is the slow fashion movement. It promotes the idea of buying less and knowing where to buy from. Slow fashion is today one of the most important areas to consider, as the discarding of fashion items is increasing every day. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Fashion Manifesto example: UPCYCLING Fashion Manifesto example: UPCYCLING I was first introduced to this manifesto by my university teacher. I find it interesting and relevant as it has the potential to “bring a piece of clothing back to life” by reusing the materials to build new products. For example, the Brazilian brand Insecta Shoes collect different fabrics from pre-existing products and make shoes and bags out of them. The brand is also vegan and promotes sustainable fashion as its premise. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Fashion Manifesto example: FASHION REVOLUTION Fashion Manifesto example: FASHION REVOLUTION While studying fashion I participated in “Fashion Revolution Day”, where I explored different aspects of the manufacturing process. This allowed me to consider the creative process in a different light and caused me to question who is making my clothes and in which conditions they work. It is essential for fashion students to be aware of what happens behind the beautiful campaigns and the images that fast fashion shops have. favorite 1 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Cultural Agenda Manifesto: Reformation Cultural Agenda Manifesto: Reformation Reformation is an incredible example of changing the aesthetics of sustainability. It is making sustainability 'cool' and aspirational for so many young girls. Especially since officially becoming a carbon neutral business and the way they encourage a transparent supply chain. Their new scheme of offsetting is also fantastic favorite 1 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Cultural Agenda Manifesto Example: Eco-Age Cultural Agenda Manifesto Example: Eco-Age Eco-age's manifesto is important to me as this is a company that is trying to change the way we interact with the fashion industry as well as the norms that the fashion industry prescribes to. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Cultural agenda manifesto 3 Cultural agenda manifesto 3 https://www.thredup.com/p/about THINK SECONDHAND FIRST℠ Discover the magic of shopping secondhand. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Cultural agenda Manifesto 2 Cultural agenda Manifesto 2 _'Oh' Sustainabillty: At OhSevenDays we promote the idea of 'slow fashion' and want to contribute to the concept of 'The Power of Circularity'. We produce our garments with sustainability in mind and therefore source materials from 'runoff' fabric rolls. Textile factories often have unused fabric meterage that is typically doomed for landfill due to excess manufacturing or miscalculated consumptions. Being based in Istanbul, one of the textile manufacturing capitals of the world, we are lucky to have access to these factories and their beloved forgotten leftovers! favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Cultural agenda Manifesto Cultural agenda Manifesto At Textile Beat, we love natural, simple, handmade things that don’t cost the Earth. We are endlessly refining the message about mindful, thoughtful ways of dressing that align with our values of authenticity and individuality. In the same way we endlessly upcycle our clothes, here’s the latest version of our slow clothing manifesto favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Cultural Agenda: Manifesto Examples Cultural Agenda: Manifesto Examples 1. REDRESS Started over 10 years ago in Hong Kong, Redress is a NGO working towards reducing textile waste and promote environmental sustainability in the fashion industry. They launched their own Design Award inviting sustainable and zero waste designers globally to compete and showcase their sustainable collections with judges such as Clare Press, Sustainability Editor-at-Large, Vogue Australia and Orsola De Castro, Co-Founder of Fashion Revolution. Their publication Dress [with] Sense is four chapters that encourages you to be more conscious when dressing: BUY better and make more responsible choices when hitting the shops WEAR your clothes more creatively, and rescue hidden treasures from the depths of your wardrobe. CARE for your clothes by learning better more environmentally friendly ways to wash DISPOSE of them by swapping, gifting, donating or recycling – anything but throwing them in the trash! https://www.redress.com.hk/dresswithsense 2. SUSTAINABLE FASHION MATTERZ An online hub for all things sustainable fashion. They along with various other in-the-know bloggers and fashionistas created an e-book The Conscious Closet which breaks down how to value what you have and how to shop in a sustainable manner. A Manifesto of sorts: https://conscious-closet-guide.com/ 3. FASHION REVOLUTION Always a go to for inspiration and updates as well as their 1- point Manifesto which includes aspects of all 4 Agendas open for discussion in this course. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Vaude Company Philosophy - Cultural Agenda Manifesto Example 2 Vaude Company Philosophy - Cultural Agenda Manifesto Example 2 We understand engaging in business as a responsibility for contributing to the public good. We take on responsibility in everything that we do: for our employees and partners around the world, the environment and for following generations. As a company that acts sustainably, we align ourselves with longterm, future oriented, ecological, social and economic goals. We are aware that our company activity involves a burden on the environment. We accept responsibility for this and are constantly working to keep our ecological footprint as small as possible. To this end, we rely on the best available technology in an ecological sense. In addition, we are passionate about innovative and sustainable solutions so that we can blaze a sustainable trail for others to follow. Read more at VAUDE Ecosystem. The strength of our brand and the value of our products are our most valuable resources. Therefore, we at VAUDE focus on our guiding principles – and not on short-term profit maximization. In order to be able to continue along this path autonomously over the long term, we are maintaining our financial independence. See "Sustainable business is worthwhile" https://csr-report.vaude.com/gri-en/vaude/corporate-philosophy.php favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Worn Wear by Patagonia - Cultural Agenda Manifesto Example 1 Worn Wear by Patagonia - Cultural Agenda Manifesto Example 1 Worn Wear is Patagonia's program that keeps gear in action longer. Why extend the life of gear? Because the best thing we can do for the planet is get more use out of stuff we already own, cutting down on consumption. Join us to repair, share and recycle your gear. One of the most responsible things we can do as a company is make high-quality stuff that lasts for years, so you don't have to buy more of it. Keeping clothing in use just nine extra months can reduce the related carbon, water and waste footprints by 20-30%. (WRAP, 2012) https://wornwear.patagonia.com/ favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Social Agenda Manifesto Examples Social Agenda Manifesto Examples My second example is Fashion Revolution, as they were what prompted me to not only create Sustain. but to also educate myself on the disasters fashion can have on humanity. favorite 1 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Social Agenda Manifesto Examples Social Agenda Manifesto Examples Inspired by Fashion Revolution, I created @Sustain.Community on Instagram, my personal manifesto in trying to educated the masses on sustainability in fashion favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Fashion Revolution Fashion Revolution It's time to ask questions and do something. I truly admire Fashion Revolution's dedication. favorite 1 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Social Agenda Manifesto Examples Social Agenda Manifesto Examples Sample 1: Greenpeace Detox Fashion Manifesto This is a global movement of fashionistas, activists, designers and bloggers united by a belief that fashion shouldn't cause toxic pollution. This manifesto is important to me and this matters to me because I believe that brands and suppliers must act immediately to stop poisoning waterways around the world with hazardous chemicals and this speaks to me because I strongly believe people should have the right to have clean water and food. Sample 2: Open Source Fashion Manifesto Designers and innovators from Martijn van Strien & Vera de Pont teamed up and wrote a manifesto together that expresses their shared vision for an Open Source fashion industry. This manifesto speaks to me because it addresses designers and fashion businesses to be more opened about their supply chain. This matters to me because it offers a new perspective on how we perceive and wear clothing, and holds ideas for renewed excitement in a more sustainable, fair and technology driven global fashion system. http://www.martijnvanstrien.com/open-source-fashion-manifesto favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Manifesto that speaks to me, MAKE SMTHNG aims to create a community of changemakers that I wish to be part of: MAKE SMTHNG supports and promotes a movement of makers and alternatives to consumerism! MAKE SMTHNG is about taking action for a better world. It is a community of making that challenges our consumerist culture – instead of going shopping, we will spend quality time with friends, family and our community. We create events where we teach each other new skills and fun, creative and beautiful ways to make the most of the resources around us: by sharing, repairing, making and doing it ourselves we transform old things into something new and awesome. Together, we can step out of our wasteful overconsumption and give our beautiful Earth a break! Manifesto that speaks to me, MAKE SMTHNG aims to create a community of changemakers that I wish to be part of: MAKE SMTHNG supports and promotes a movement of makers and alternatives to consumerism! MAKE SMTHNG is about taking action for a better world. It is a community of making that challenges our consumerist culture – instead of going shopping, we will spend quality time with friends, family and our community. We create events where we teach each other new skills and fun, creative and beautiful ways to make the most of the resources around us: by sharing, repairing, making and doing it ourselves we transform old things into something new and awesome. Together, we can step out of our wasteful overconsumption and give our beautiful Earth a break! https://www.makesmthng.org/ favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Social Agenda Social Agenda I chose Fashion Revolution, as the organisation promoting change, speaking for the people making our clothes, and Reformation, as a brand that puts the people that makes the clothes at the centre of their operations. favorite 1 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Human Capital Values Human Capital Values 1. Being an apparel designer it was challenging to find a way to recycle my scraps. I couldn't just throw them away. Upon scrupulous internet searches I finally found re: loom. This organization takes fabric scraps, breaks them down to their fiber state, and weaves them into home textiles. The best part is they employ homeless women. "With a stable salary, 100% healthcare coverage, and opportunities to engage in the operation of the weavehouse, employees gain a financial foundation, leadership skills, and a sense of purpose and accomplishment" https://www.reloom.org/ourstory/ 2. I also find it interesting how celebrities are also their own brand. They also have their own manifestos whether they realize it or not. I find it encouraging when a celebrity can take their voice and expand on their values. Jessie Ware, UK vocalist extraordinaire, will launch a kids line, anyware. Their site has not launched yet but this line gives a straight forward explanation of this company's directives. "Designed to grow with your child, anyware encourages you to buy smarter and wear for longer." https://www.instagram.com/anyware_kids/?hl=en favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Patagonia Patagonia Everything Patagonia stands for makes their manifesto radical. favorite 1 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Cultural Agenda Manifesto Examples Cultural Agenda Manifesto Examples 1. Fashion Revolution We are Fashion Revolution. We are designers, producers, makers, workers and consumers. We are academics, writers, business leaders, brands, retailers, trade unions and policymakers. We are the industry and the public. We are world citizens. We are a movement and a community. We are you. We love fashion. But we don’t want our clothes to exploit people or destroy our planet. We demand radical, revolutionary change. This is our dream… 2. Stella McCartney We are agents of change. We challenge and push boundaries to make luxurious products in a way that is fit for the world we live in today and the future: beautiful and sustainable. No compromises. Each decision we make is a symbol of our commitment to defining what the future of fashion looks like. From never using leather or fur and pioneering new alternative materials to utilising cutting edge technologies, pushing towards circularity, protecting ancient and endangered forests and measuring our impact with ground-breaking tools. Both of these manifestos encourage me to push boundaries and to be a change maker. They both give me hope that everyone could (and should) do their part in being more sustainable. Both manifestos are demanding change and I think a huge part of that will start with our culture. favorite 1 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu CARING IS WEARING CARING IS WEARING The awareness of what surround us is the key to change. We can still survive with less plastic. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Social, Economic Agenda Social, Economic Agenda Everlane has a great and very important manifesto that is only the stronger for adding radical transparency right into the manifesto. I believe transparency is a very important part of any agenda as without it, it's impossible to know whether a company is just greenwashing or not.. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Social Agenda Social Agenda David's Bridal publicly committed to only hire contractors that provide workers with a clean, safe and healthful work environment designed to prevent accidents and injuries. All employees and management who have direct responsibility for supply chain management are trained on the provisions of the Code of Conduct. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Economical Agenda Economical Agenda 1. Scoula alta Sartoria - https://www.brioni.com/ch/scuola-alta-sartoria_section Brioni in 1985 has opened a high school level program in Penne with the focus on educating the new generations with their craft, sensitivity and house history. I believe that if more fashion companies would invest more on sharing their sensitivity and their crafts with more people/consumers, instead of only focus on their profit, there would be a possibility for a change in the mentality of the costumers consumption behaviour. In other side, if more apparel companies would focus on good professional training with young generations, again, instead of cutting costs in production and/or development and send the factory to a cheaper country, there would certainly be a notable change in many different levels. 2. Honest By Honest By is a label based in Antwerp. It is the first 100% transparent fashion label. Which means that every single piece that was made under the labels name, was also documented and shared with the costumer: from the production of fabric, meters of fabric consumption, hours of work, transport, and so on. I think that more people and companies, big or small, should take this as an example. I am not saying that everyone should start taking note of everything until the last millimeter of fabric. I am saying more that consumers should be more aware of what they are buying and it is up to the labels to make sure that their fabric, work place, and so on, are responsible choices towards earth, animals and everyone. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Free Cycle Free Cycle When I moved to London, 10 years ago, is when I discovered this amazing thing of let possessions cycle from one owner to another. It is a great example of intelligence and sustainability. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Remain loyal to your existing values Remain loyal to your existing values "From our cliff top workshop in St. Agnes, we remain true to our founding commitments: product, environment and people." favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Cultural Agenda Cultural Agenda The Fashion Revolution Manifesto is my first choice for many reasons. The Rana Plaza disaster had for me a significant impact on my life. I discovered Fashion Revolution at its creation and signed my first manifesto about fashion. Even if I've never been a fast fashion consumer, I felt concerned about what happened this day, and I decided to take action. This manifesto reflects my values. https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto My second choice is the Viviene Westwood Manifesto Active Resistance to Propaganda. A subversive figure, activist, pioneer, a woman strongly committed to the fight against consumerism and climate change, she is very inspiring. "The most important about the manifesto is that it is a practice. If you follow it your life will change. In the pursuit of culture you will start to think If you change your life, you change the world. " http://activeresistance.co.uk/getalife/manifesto.html# My third choice is the Open Source Fashion Manifesto by Martijn van Strien and Vera de Pont. They propose an alternative model for a fairer fashion industry where the consumer is fashion's rightful driving force. “Make it last”; “download it here”; “you made it, now change it.” http://www.martijnvanstrien.com/open-source-fashion-manifesto favorite 1 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Social, Cultural and Ecological Manifesto Social, Cultural and Ecological Manifesto Since my childhood I have been raised thanks to my Mom according to sustainability values. She made our clothes, bags, home ware items, everything she could manage. We always enjoyed home made food and alternative medicine. This open-minded, open-hearted lifestyle taught me everything about the real human values. Throughout my career I learnt, that I care mostly about social and individual well-being, healthy diet, conscious living and compassionate consumer behaviour (especially in the fashion and beauty industry), where we are aware of all the stages and history of the item we purchase and make sure we handle it with care, so it lasts long or recycle it, reuse it, helping and protecting the planet and all its inhabitants. I truly admire all different cultures and traditions, therefore support artisan made fashion and deeply care about those people's wellbeing and normal living conditions, who are creating the everyday products, we are encountaring during our lives. favorite 2 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu My own culture My own culture I am looking at a cultural manifesto for "me" for 2019. I already have more "stuff" than I need and if I change some of my behaviours and share my strategy with others close to me, then this "act local think global" approach hopefully makes a contribution to sustainability in the fashion business. This will mean no clothing purchases for 2019 unless replacing something vital thats worn out, enjoy more what I already have, unsubscribe from retail emails and favourites websites to reduce temptation, recycle unwanted stuff, discuss my reasons and objectives with friends and perhaps influence their thoughts and behaviour and maybe look for opportunities to talk to students at local colleges about this issue. favorite 1 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Cultural Agenda Cultural Agenda Good planet fondation Paris by Yann Arthus Bertrand By opening this place the fondation a revolution through culture. They are showing how sustainability can be accessible using YAB documentaries to broadcast human stories, companies actions... Outdoor events are happening during summer, and a botanical and vegetable garden are set. Entrance is free... Accessible to the higher numbers. This place advocate for : curiosity and open-mindedness to the world and how people live and think abroad, therefore how they consume and manufacture. 2.Dress with sense Because it's questioning the matter of responsible ownership And their manifesto : BUY better and make more responsible choices when hitting the shops WEAR your clothes more creatively, and rescue hidden treasures from the depths of your wardrobe. CARE for your clothes by learning better more environmentally friendly ways to wash DISPOSE of them by swapping, gifting, donating or recycling – anything but throwing them in the trash! 3. Les Récupérables A fashion brand which is using the circular economic logic for up-cycling fabrics, creating limited creatives series of fashion made in France favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Social, Ecological, and Cultural Manifesto Social, Ecological, and Cultural Manifesto I wholeheartedly relate to Fashion Revolution's Manifesto. It covers almost every area that I am passionate about in my journey to create a sustainable children's fashion line. One thing I truly like to see in Fashion Manifestos - inclusivity. Clothing that can be worn by anyone, anywhere, regardless of ability, disability, gender, etc. Inclusivity, human rights, human safety, the health of the earth - these are all important to me and the foundation that I want to lay out for our own fashion line. favorite 2 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Ecological Ecological I love reformation's manifesto and the whole way the brand is advertised. They even recently introduced a scheme for the USA where you can switch to wind energy through their website and get credit on their website. Their manifesto is very clear: helping out the planet acknowledging that we will still be buying clothes. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Ecological Manifesto Ecological Manifesto She is my inspirational example of sustainability. Her action spoke so loud, she managed to resolve a huge problem created by wrong politics. favorite 2 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Ecological and Cultural Agenda - Manifesto Ecological and Cultural Agenda - Manifesto TNF with the program closes the loop and engages consumers in recycling clothes for the benefit of outdoor environment. These actions help building awareness of clothing consumption, apparel footprint and gives the opportunity to actively be part and build up sustainable culture. Recycle your used apparel and footwear (any condition, any brand) at our stores and earn a $10 reward toward your next purchase of $100 or more at The North Face. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Economic Agenda - Manifesto Economic Agenda - Manifesto Below manifesto of Brunello Cuccinelli is a very good example to me of company of sustainable prosperity. I believe in a humanistic enterprise: business should comply in the noblest manner with all the rules of ethics that man has devised over the centuries. I dream about a form of humanistic modern capitalism with strong ancient roots, where profit is made without harm or offence to anyone, and part of it is set aside for any initiative that can really improve the condition of human life: services, schools, places of worship and cultural heritage. http://investor.brunellocucinelli.com/en/business-model/gracious-growth-and-healthy-profitability favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Social&Ecological Agendas Social&Ecological Agendas Sustainable farming and cultural heritage conservation entails better livelihoods for farmers and artisans ussually living in remote areas in struggling situation. These two practise are stongly intewined since they generates a positive impact not only on the environment but also on the community. Threads of Life is committed to protect the weaving and natural dyes knowledge of the indonesian people in Bali through fair working businesses providing them a more sustainable source of revenue while the BCI initiative ptomote the sustainable cotton farming around the globe in order to reduce the environmental problems linked to the cotton production and to sustain the cotton farmers villages which suffer from an high volatility of the cost pricing, soil deterioration and air&water pollution due to the use of pestices. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Ecological Agenda Ecological Agenda https://www.patagonia.com/company-info.html Patagonia's mission statement is ideally what I would like to reflect in my future practices. Making well constructed garments, that cause no harm, and promote the protection of nature. ____ Noah's mission statement is something that most brands should strive to be: open about their goals and using their brand as a platform for speaking/educating their customers about pertinent issues. favorite 1 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Cultural Agenda Cultural Agenda These two companies reflects my values on how to shift consumers perception towards clothing consumption. Fashion for Good Experience: Innovation and technology matters for sustainable and circular fashion. I also believe that fashion can be a force for good through experience. The industry players are driven to collaborate and the consumers are encouraged to experience the future fashion. This has been one of many creative ways to shift consumers perception towards fast fashion, so they can also take part in changing the face of fashion industry. Eileen Fisher: Human rights and sustainability are the cause of a business runs well. Social and environmental injustice are reasons to do things differently. Using eco-friendly fibers, responsible dyes, leaving less fabric waste, valuing garment workers, being transparent on the supply chain, and taking full responsibility on the clothes we made by taking them back for further use are everything the industry players need to take part in shaping the fashion future. Consumer education by introducing this kind of business also matters so they can put more respect on the clothes they wear and will voluntarily take part for a better fashion future. favorite 2 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Social Agenda Social Agenda I am drawn about women empowerment movement as we live in a patriarchal society and as fashion now is being a really good way to spread the word out and a measure of protest. For example in the Missoni fashion show in 2017 as all models were the pussy hat staging a protest and supporting the movement. You can find below the website of the pussy hat project. favorite 2 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Equity : Economical/social Equity : Economical/social the countries in where products are sourced are used and taken advantage of because of the cheap labour and cheap production. a lot of these workers choose to work within clothes factories as it os the best option from a bad bunch , this still does not make it a good working place. I am motivated to connect consumers back with the makers and farmers. https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto/ after watching 'the true cost' on Netflix they viewed so many avenues from effects on the land to effects on the people. my agendas for this keep overlapping but I'm keeping it open as it is a circular economy so one effect the others. I have been inspired from College by taking part in the SDC Competition where students work there projects into sustainable outlook. this prepared me to think and observe https://sdc.org.uk/competition/sdc-international-design-competition-2019/ favorite 2 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Ecological Ecological The Nature Conservancy The Nature Conservancy began when leading scientists, committed citizens and dedicated leaders came together with a shared vision to protect and care for nature. From our first land purchase to our latest water fund, we are constantly evolving to bring innovative solutions to the challenges facing our world. favorite 2 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Ecological Ecological Big Yellow Taxi - Joni Mitchell They paved paradise And put up a parking lot With a pink hotel, a boutique And a swinging hot spot Don't it always seem to go That you don't know what you've got 'Till it's gone They paved paradise And put up a parking lot They took all the trees And put them in a tree museum And they charged all the people............ favorite 2 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Manifesto Manifesto Patagonia https://www.patagonia.com/company-info.html I love the manifesto for Patagonia. I'm currently reading the book 'Let my people go surfing' which basically acts as a manifesto for Patagonia. They give 1% of their sales to grassroots organisations. I believe this is something my company will strive to achieve. Cubism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cubism I've picked 'Cubism' as I identify with the revolutionary ideas and thinking differently. Traditions can be useful but certain rules are there to be broken. I feel to get to a sustainable industry and sustainable world then we're going to have to break a few traditions along the way. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Ecological Agenda Ecological Agenda http://www.cabuya.es/ favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Economical and Ecological Agenda Economical and Ecological Agenda CABUYA: “ WE ARE SUSTAINABLES” One of the companies that I have found that best reflects my values and agendas is "Cabuya". It is a company that uses recycled fabric for the manufacture of its garments as it appears in the attached image. In addition, the packaging is made with natural material. On the other hand, the production is carried out locally, thus ensuring the quality of the work done by hand and in the best conditions.Therefore, the idea that I personally would like to transmit with my manifesto is put into value: sustainable garments without renouncing design. http://www.cabuya.es/ favorite 1 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Ecological agenda Ecological agenda -I decided to pick descriptions of brands from North America as fashion manifesto examples. -I believe it's great that these brands explicitly express their commitment in relation to nature conservation. 1. Kromagnon (USA) KROMAGNON is a sustainable and eco-friendly high street label featuring both menswear and womenswear. KROMAGNON's mission is to prove that sustainable and eco-friendly clothing can be trendy, fashionable and amazing. https://www.kromagnon.com 2. Anian (Canada) Anian was created to design garments that are practical for a variety of weather conditions and social occasions without harming the environment. https://anianmfg.ca favorite 1 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Sustainable Fashion Manifesto: Central Saint Martins x LVMH Sustainable Fashion Manifesto: Central Saint Martins x LVMH This particular project by Central Saint Martins students in collaboration wi th LVMH caught my interest. As a recent fashion graduate myself, I found the concept of critically engaging with sustainable design from the perspective of a fashion student fascinating. It was conceptual work with a disruptive spirit and an underlying critique of the luxury fashion's harmful impact on the environment and on society. I think it is vital as the future generation of designers to question the status quo by not only demanding fair practices from brands but by also starting with ourselves. Using our own practice to incorporate sustainable materials and methods, advocating for transparency and having strong design and ethical principles. Each year Central Saint Martin’s Fashion programme initiate a number of dedicated sustainable fashion projects that provide students with an opportunity to understand the issues and develop design responses. These projects involve industry partners who provide real world context as well as additional activists, experts and stakeholders who collectively create an immersive experience that exposes students to the latest thinking and approaches. A recent collaboration between LVMH and BA Fashion Design with Marketing and Fashion Journalism saw LVMH brands generously donate rolls of waste fabrics such as wool, cotton and polyester. In response, students added value by creatively reusing and repurposing materials that would otherwise be used as landfill. The results went beyond ‘upcycling’ to offer a range of witty, poetic, imaginative and highly crafted responses which can be viewed on the 1Granary website. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu CULTURAL AGENDA MANIFESTO 1.618 Paris CULTURAL AGENDA MANIFESTO 1.618 Paris http://www.1618-paris.com/ 1.618 is a mathematical proportion that represents universal harmony. Nature, creation and beauty at the service of a world in constant mutation. 1.618 is an international network of luxury professionals and consumers which promotes the exchange of ideas, information and networking and also serves as a bridge between the creative industry and consumer demands to foster sustainable development.It is convinced that sustainable development is compatible with Creation, Quality and Aesthetics. 1.618 Paris promote sustainable luxury brands on an international scale and provide direct access to the public FASHION FOR GOOD https://fashionforgood.com/ FFG is a global movement of change maker. It is a platform for sustainable innovation, a call for industry-wide collaboration. It is here to make ALL FASHION GOOD : Good Materials – safe, healthy and designed for reuse and recycling Good Economy – growing, circular, shared and benefiting everyone Good Energy – renewable and clean Good Water – clean and available to all Good Lives – living and working conditions that are just, safe and dignified MATTER https://shop.matterprints.com/ "Ultimately we want to change consumer culture and inspire the importance of provenance. We believe that where something is made, and why, matters." favorite 2 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Two Manifestos and business models that have spoken to me... Two Manifestos and business models that have spoken to me... There are two companies who are feel are good examples of sustainable businesses (as sustainable as they do far have managed to be) that I have chosen to upload for this task. One is a fashion company as this is relevant to my field and the other being a food business as I feel this is an industry that’s probably leading the way for change more so in Australia than fashion is. Here they are; THE SOURCE BULK FOODS https://thesourcebulkfoods.com.au/ This is an Aussie food company that encourages zero waste regarding food consumption as well as doing away with packaging. You bring in your jars and cloth bags and only purchase exactly what you need and store it in your take away containers. This company makes me feel like everyone should be doing this as much as possible - especially large supermarkets. The amount of food wastage and non recyclable packaging is terrible and it’s burning up our resources. This makes me want to be very aware of how I package and send my online garments I will be selling as well as not appealing to consumers being excessive and influencing them to buy things they don’t need. REFORMATION https://www.thereformation.com/pages/sustainable-practices Reformation is a fashion brand that is probably as sustainable as you can currently be in a fashion brand and there is just too much to go into so please look at the link if your not aware of their practices. They are completely transparent in their business practices and explain as much about the life cycle of their design through to production and sales as possible. Reformation make me want to also be transparent about the culture of my company, who I work with and what I worth with to make a garment. They make me feel that I need to be more responsible in designing fashion garments. They also remind me that sustainable fashion can look cool and relevant rather than overly earthy and simplistic as is the more common thread for sustainable fashion brands. It’s more about making what we want to design and wear sustainable rather than trying to influence people into an entirely new aesthetic that I personally feel is not impressing the masses due to its lack of appeal. Another great example of that is of course Stella McCartney favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Cultural Agenda - Manifestos examples Cultural Agenda - Manifestos examples Fashion Revolution is a very interesting organization which includes the four Agendas demands. I focused on the cultural one and find various contributions to the manifesto. It helps to focus on our individual responsabilities and realize that everyone has a role to play in the environment saving through fashion. Here are two significant additions to the manifesto from two signatories. 1. I am driven to have a clothing brand that is caring of the environment and of the self. If you are what you eat then you are what you wear - Erin Robertson 2. It is time to join efforts and protect our environment, time to demand transparency for the fashion industry - Viktoria Modesta These two expressions really speak to me. I see myself as an entrepreneur in 5 years, in the fashion field. I would love to launch my own business in sustainable clothes. Promoting respect for the nature and for the human being is more than essential today, this will turned vital. By paying attention to sustainable clothes respectful towards the environment, we conserve our whole environment: financial and natural. Businesses have to keep transparent all of their processes to gain trust and enjoying profits thereafter. Companies which listen to their new clients needs increase their profit possibilities. Customers are satisfied to be listened and this creates a virtuous circle. favorite 1 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Manifestos Manifestos The first, and very relevant to our topic, is Fashion Revolution’s recent manifesto. It can be found here https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto/ It details the drastic changes needed in the industry to help prevent the destruction of our planet. The second manifesto I’ve chosen is that of the small independent fashion label Birdsong London. I’ve chosen this because it’s more relatable to me as someone working with a small London brand, and gives me inspiration for how, even at a small level, I can take action for good. It can be found here https://birdsong.london/birdsongbecause-manifesto-black-friday-beyond/ favorite 2 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Cultural Agenda Manifesto Cultural Agenda Manifesto 1. Environmentally friendly and modern. I believe that sustainable fashion doesn't have to be only neutral tones and dyes, natural fabrics etc - it still can be quirky and bold, up to date, modern. 2. High quality promoting less consumerism. Nowadays we have lost the sight of the big picture and worship luxury that not only isn't always sustainable, but also promotes consumerism. We look at influencers, celebrities, public figures and envy their luxurious lifestyle then try and copy them by supporting fast fashion products. This all starts with us not being in tune with our core values, living miserable lives, being affected by outside opinions and stereotypes and not focusing and asking ourselves what makes us happy, being true to ourselves. We start believing that pretty things will buy us happiness, but we forget about the consequences and that happiness is the feeling, not materialistic things. 3. Style isn't trends. I believe in unique and sustainable fashion that can also have the luxurious appeal, yet focus on less, but higher quality. I believe that style doesn't have to meet the trends that expire weekly and are dictated by fast fashion brands. I believe that style can also be a feeling, a unique character, a story. We can look at history for inspiration, source second-hand, vintage clothing to find our own unique style, yet still look modern and luxurious if we want. It takes more time and effort, but it can also be more affordable and better for environment. Vaida | wearing second hand outfit. favorite 2 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Anti_Fashion, Li Edelkoort - Cultural Agenda Anti_Fashion, Li Edelkoort - Cultural Agenda Whilst I don't agree that fashion is dead, I find a lot of the ideas in Li Edelkoort's manifesto interesting. Especially around fast fashion, and how we use or maybe even abuse textiles, and the process of making in our culture. The manifesto is pessimistic but does make me think about how I might change my own practice. favorite 2 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Guerrilla Girls - Social Agenda Guerrilla Girls - Social Agenda I am drawn to the Guerrilla Girls, a group of anonymous artists who since 1984 have been working to expose sexual and racial discrimination against women in the art world. A lot of their work feature posters with calls to action demanding change. Their work is important to me because they explore why women are not valued financially or culturally in the same way as men. favorite 1 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu

Ecological future

PaulaPool — 2019-03-03 18:13:29 UTC

Piñatex is an example of new materials.
“Design is not just about product.
Design is about responsibility.” Dr Carmen Hijosa
https://www.ananas-anam.com
The film River Blue
http://riverbluethemovie.eco/the-film/
This matters because consumers needs to know about the responsability they have wearing materials and the impact that they have

Economic Agenda

2019-03-03 18:31:00 UTC

1. https://www.pvh.com/company/our-values
PVH's core values speak to ideas that current economics forget, and places emphasis on things fundamental to succeeding in bringing sustainability to the forefront of fashion such as accountability and partnership.
2. https://hiutdenim.co.uk/blogs/story
I feel this company is a great example of taking the emphasis away from profit and placing it on craftmanship. Quality over quantity!
3. https://www.girlfriend.com/pages/about
Girlfriend Collective take waste from the ocean and turn it into garments, ensuring great working conditions and minimizing waste along the way. Their product runs are limited and often sell out, again putting the emphasis on quality over quantity.

Manifesto #SustainableMe

carmenbarbulescu15 — 2019-03-03 18:35:02 UTC

This is a series with 6x22 minute episodes plus podcasts, YouTube clips, social media and webside on living sustainability for the engaged millennial.

The series is produced by Company of Women on the Screen in partnership with The Edmonton Permaculture Guilt.

Sustainable me explores what young people in Edmonton are doing in the fields of food, living spaces, consumerism, transportation, water and ethics.

The picture below represent why we need think to be more responsible when we make our choices. It's all about the future, our future!
We need to think a little for the next generation.

https://sustainablemeyeg.ca/

#SustainableMe

Manifestos Fashion Revolution - We are Fashion Revolution. We are designers, producers, makers, workers and consumers. We are academics, writers, business leaders, brands, retailers, trade unions and policymakers. We are the industry and the public. We are world citizens. We are a movement and a community. We are you. We love fashion. But we don’t want our clothes to exploit people or destroy our planet. We demand radical, revolutionary change. Stella McCartney -We are committed to operating a modern and responsible business. We are agents of change. We challenge and push boundaries to make luxurious products in a way that is fit for the world we live in today and the future: beautiful and sustainable. No compromises. Each decision we make is a symbol of our commitment to defining what the future of fashion looks like. From never using leather or fur and pioneering new alternative materials to utilising cutting edge technologies, pushing towards circularity, protecting ancient and endangered forests and measuring our impact with ground-breaking tools. Vivienne Westwood -People first. Fair supply chain. Living wages. Dignified working conditions. We carry out a Social Impact Report for every collection made in collaboration with the Ethical Fashion Initiative. Social workers are embedded in the communities in which we work, and closely monitor the implementation of our code of conduct. Extensive data is collected to carefully measure the impact of each order, to ensure that the work is positively impacting the lives of the artisans and that our projects are working towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

2019-03-03 20:37:26 UTC

MANIFESTO Fashion revolution Catalytic Clothing

sofia_14_12 — 2019-03-03 21:28:28 UTC

https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto/

https://vimeo.com/25147895

The first manifesto combines general statements about fashion, as they mention, fashion gives people a voice, making it possible to speak up without fear or fashion conserves and restores the environment, It does not deplete precious resources, degrade our soil, pollute our air and water or harm our health. Fashion protects the welfare of all living things and safeguards our diverse ecosystems. These two ideas are clearly linked with the cultural thinking in sustainability.

The second manifesto is an amazing video that combines chemistry with design to show a new statement to support sustainability, mixing an image socially easy to understand and that captures the attention and beyond that, it hides a lot of research and work in order to contribute to create something beneficial for the planet.

Take just what you need

pinimora — 2019-03-03 21:28:46 UTC

The Patagonia manifiesto that speaks to me because they were able to make a sustainable business that does not encourages consumerism.

A great one

2019-03-03 21:45:10 UTC

This manifesto not only sets out what they believe in (which is often dubious in comparison to some companies’ actions) but they show how they are doing it, even when that means promoting people to not buy as much of their clothing

The Redress

2019-03-04 01:36:36 UTC

I find this companies manifesto very empowering and interesting. They hit the main four agendas in sustainability. They bring attention to the public about not only the production of the fashion industry which is more generally known, but they also make aware how much waste is being produced and not reused. Sustainability is not about making clothes out of cotton and materials similar, it is about using what we already have and cutting down on the waste issue that is what is hurting our environment.

10 Principles of Burning Man

tanjawessels — 2019-03-04 02:37:31 UTC

Radical Inclusion
Anyone may be a part of Burning Man. We welcome and respect the stranger. No prerequisites exist for participation in our community.

Gifting
Burning Man is devoted to acts of gift giving. The value of a gift is unconditional. Gifting does not contemplate a return or an exchange for something of equal value.

Decommodification
In order to preserve the spirit of gifting, our community seeks to create social environments that are unmediated by commercial sponsorships, transactions, or advertising. We stand ready to protect our culture from such exploitation. We resist the substitution of consumption for participatory experience.

Radical Self-reliance
Burning Man encourages the individual to discover, exercise and rely on his or her inner resources.

Radical Self-expression
Radical self-expression arises from the unique gifts of the individual. No one other than the individual or a collaborating group can determine its content. It is offered as a gift to others. In this spirit, the giver should respect the rights and liberties of the recipient.

Communal Effort
Our community values creative cooperation and collaboration. We strive to produce, promote and protect social networks, public spaces, works of art, and methods of communication that support such interaction.

Civic Responsibility
We value civil society. Community members who organize events should assume responsibility for public welfare and endeavor to communicate civic responsibilities to participants. They must also assume responsibility for conducting events in accordance with local, state and federal laws.

Leaving No Trace
Our community respects the environment. We are committed to leaving no physical trace of our activities wherever we gather. We clean up after ourselves and endeavor, whenever possible, to leave such places in a better state than when we found them.

Participation
Our community is committed to a radically participatory ethic. We believe that transformative change, whether in the individual or in society, can occur only through the medium of deeply personal participation. We achieve being through doing. Everyone is invited to work. Everyone is invited to play. We make the world real through actions that open the heart.

Immediacy
Immediate experience is, in many ways, the most important touchstone of value in our culture. We seek to overcome barriers that stand between us and a recognition of our inner selves, the reality of those around us, participation in society, and contact with a natural world exceeding human powers. No idea can substitute for this experience.

Cultural Agenda

2019-03-04 02:59:24 UTC

Small batch collections -- Jesse Kamm https://jessekamm.world/sustainability-and-ethics/

Capsule Wardrobe -- Encircled https://www.encircled.ca

Inspiring Manifestos for our Cultural Agenda:

2019-03-04 04:30:10 UTC

Inspiring Manifestos For a Zero Waste Vision - Education is key

2019-03-04 06:17:14 UTC

"If we knew the origins of everything we were wearing, the hours it took to produce, the production methods, the materials, would that garment suddenly mean something more to us than just something we put on our backs?" -1Granery

"Education is the only way we can change this. By engaging our consumer; by engaging designers; by engaging the industry in general; we can try to make some change." - Kristan Nuttall

Patagonia : We’re in business to save our home planet. Our Reason for Being At Patagonia, we appreciate that all life on earth is under threat of extinction. We aim to use the resources we have—our business, our investments, our voice and our imaginations—to do something about it. Patagonia grew out of a small company that made tools for climbers. Alpinism remains at the heart of a worldwide business that still makes clothes for climbing—as well as for skiing, snowboarding, surfing, fly fishing, mountain biking and trail running. These are silent sports. None require an engine; rarely do they deliver the cheers of a crowd. In each, reward comes in the form of hard-won grace and moments of connection with nature. As the climate crisis deepens, we see a potential, even probable end to such moments, and so we’re fighting to save them. We donate our time, services and at least 1 percent of our sales to help hundreds of grassroots organizations all over the world so that they can remain vigilant, and protect what’s irreplaceable. At the same time, we know that we risk saving a tree only to lose the forest—a livable planet. As the loss of biodiversity, arable soils, coral reefs and fresh water all accelerate, we are doing our best to address the causes, and not just symptoms, of global warming. Staying true to our core values during forty-plus years in business has helped us create a company we're proud to run and work for. To stay in business for at least forty more, we must defend the place we all call home. Core Values Our values reflect those of a business started by a band of climbers and surfers, and the minimalist style they promoted. The approach we take toward product design demonstrates a bias for simplicity and utility. Build the best product Our criteria for the best product rests on function, repairability, and, foremost, durability. Among the most direct ways we can limit ecological impacts is with goods that last for generations or can be recycled so the materials in them remain in use. Making the best product matters for saving the planet. Cause no unnecessary harm We know that our business activity—from lighting stores to dyeing shirts—is part of the problem. We work steadily to change our business practices and share what we’ve learned. But we recognize that this is not enough. We seek not only to do less harm, but more good. Use business to protect nature The challenges we face as a society require leadership. Once we identify a problem, we act. We embrace risk and act to protect and restore the stability, integrity and beauty of the web of life. Not bound by convention Our success—and much of the fun—lies in developing new ways to do things.

dearstephaniemas — 2019-03-04 08:36:59 UTC

‘Anti_fashion’ by Li Edelkoort (2015)

dearstephaniemas — 2019-03-04 08:45:46 UTC

Industry has reached a breaking point – that was the claim made by Li Edelkoort. One of the world’s most famous trend forecasters announced that fashion is dead and provided some hard facts to support this statement – an education system encouraging students to emulate big names, the loss of competence and the rise of fashion marketing that kills originality in design. Edelkoort called for taking a step back and returning to the basics of ‘couture’, while also arguing that trends should be considered from a more anthropological point of view.

Greenpeace Fashion Manifesto

dearstephaniemas — 2019-03-04 08:49:29 UTC

The Greenpeace Fashion Manifesto is a global movement of fashionistas, activists, designers and bloggers united by a belief that beautiful fashion shouldn’t cause toxic pollution.

Several top clothing brands manufacture their products in a way that damages the water sources. Toxic chemicals, used in the manufacturing process, are leaching out into the rivers and poisoning the people that use this water for their livelihood.

Greenpeace is therefore taking this issue to all of the top global fashion brands to ask them to protect one of our most precious resources – our water. They are asking them to work with their suppliers to eliminate the use of hazardous chemicals in the making of their products.

Freeset - "In Business For Freedom"

2019-03-04 09:39:04 UTC

"We believe business has the ability to lose its way in the world. For too long, profit has been more important than people, and sourcing cheap resources has been at the expense of the environment.

Join us as we commit to fair trade and eco-friendly practices in a bid to bring business back to its rightful place."

Trade Aid
"At Trade Aid we’re all about change.

We’ve been combining development and trade for over 40 years, illustrating that it is possible to use business to build a better world.

We do things a little differently than your average business. We champion an alternative way of trade – a fair way."

But also...
He aha te mea nui o te ao. He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.
What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people.

Inspiring Manifestos

2019-03-04 12:54:00 UTC

Stella McCartney
- very inspired by the companies commitment to sustainability on so many different levels
https://www.stellamccartney.com/experience/en/sustainability/mission-statement/

Fashion revolution
"We are Fashion Revolution. We are designers, producers, makers, workers and consumers. We are academics, writers, business leaders, brands, retailers, trade unions and policymakers. We are the industry and the public. We are world citizens. We are a movement and a community. We are you.

We love fashion. But we don’t want our clothes to exploit people or destroy our planet. We demand radical, revolutionary change.

This is our dream…"

https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto/

Circular Fashion
Circularfashion.com is an online platform launched in 2015 to promote a more sustainable and circular fashion, apparel and textile industry on a worldwide scale.
https://circularfashion.com/

FASHION REVOLUTION

nathofstaetter — 2019-03-04 13:15:35 UTC

Complete manifesto:
https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto/#gf_5
We all should sign for this.
:)

INSPIRING MANIFESTO

2019-03-04 15:28:28 UTC

Fashion Revolution Manifesto

We are Fashion Revolution.

We are designers, producers, makers, workers and consumers.
We are academics, writers, business leaders, brands, retailers, trade unions and policymakers.
We are the industry and the public.
We are world citizens. We are a movement and a community. We are you.

We love fashion. But we don’t want our clothes to exploit people or destroy our planet. We demand radical, revolutionary change.

This is our dream…

#5
Fashion stands for solidarity, inclusiveness and democracy, regardless of race, class, gender, age, shape or ability. It champions diversity as crucial for success.

The Entire World Is Watching Fashion. So What Do We Want Them to Know?

Eva Kruse, chief executive officer of Global Fashion Agenda

Just Fix It: How Nike Learned to Embrace Sustainability

Chief sustainability officer Hannah Jones talks to BoF about Nike's journey from sweatshop scandals to embracing sustainability as a tool for business innovation.

MANIFESTOS FOR INSPIRATION Cultural Agenda 1.-

fca_echeverria — 2019-03-04 18:34:34 UTC

"Gabrielle, A Rebel at Heart"
https://youtu.be/l6hSh_J8oZU
Centered around an undated quote Coco is stated to have said "I decided who I wanted to be, and that is who I am"

2.-
https://www.stellamccartney.com/experience/us/sustainability/social-sustainability/

"The future of fashion relies on people. The people who make clothes, the farmers who grow the crops for our materials, our employees, and our customers. We want to have a positive impact for everyone that we depend on and for those who depend on us in return."

I believe that these two manifestos are born from the vision of their designers.
Both speak of the type of person who buy and develop their products and how they can be involved within the essence of the brand.

MUD Jeans Manifesto

2019-03-04 19:56:03 UTC

circular economy
By being part of the circular economy you are creating a world where waste will be reused. At the moment, our jeans consist of between 23% – 40% post-consumer recycled denim. The recycling process saves resources but is more expensive than the production of virgin cotton. The reason for that is that we pay the actual costs of our products, rather than taking short cuts on the backs of others or our planet.
zero waste impact
We said goodbye to the old and dirty techniques. We eliminated PP spray, use cradle-to-cradle (C2C) indigo dye and our factory recycles 95% of its water through reverse osmosis. Oh, also our papertags are C2C certified. Hence your future jeans won’t leave any ecological footprint but instead help you collect karma points. – You’re welcome.
organic & vegan
At MUD Jeans we have a holistic approach to caring. We care about the environment, the people and also the animals of this planet, that’s why our jeans consist of recycled & organic cotton and we use paint instead of leather patches. No animals, plants or people were harmed during the production of our jeans – pinky promise.

Check out a ton of other benefits offered by MUD jeans through sustainability:

PARLEY "Artists, musicians, actors, filmmakers, fashion designers, journalists, architects, product inventors, and scientists have the tools to mold the reality we live in and to develop alternative business models and ecologically sensible products to give us earthlings an alternative choice, an everyday option to change something." https://www.parley.tv/#fortheoceans AgainstGrey "A fair, equal system that empowers people as workers and as customers. Our purpose is to create a range of shared values with all players in the fashion industry. We are committed to finding better ways to create fashion, but we can’t do it alone! Together we can do better." https://againstgrey.com/

2019-03-04 21:57:09 UTC

Everlane manifesto regarding partners and workers transparency

2019-03-04 23:51:04 UTC

Every factory has a story. We seek the best from around the world to make our products. #KnowYourFactories

CUYANA Fewer, Better Things

2019-03-05 01:58:34 UTC

Describes the foundation of Fewer, the embodiment of better, and shares the Lean Closet movement.

STELLA MC CARTNEY mission statement 'We are agents of change. We challenge and push boundaries to make luxurious products in a way that is fit for the world we live in today and the future: beautiful and sustainable. No compromises. Each decision we make is a symbol of our commitment to defining what the future of fashion looks like. From never using leather or fur and pioneering new alternative materials to utilising cutting edge technologies, pushing towards circularity, protecting ancient and endangered forests and measuring our impact with ground-breaking tools.'

2019-03-05 08:37:48 UTC

Each one of us can change the world exactly where we are.

INSPIRING MANIFESTO

luismirandasanz73 — 2019-03-05 09:53:49 UTC

VEJA Production
Ever Since VEJA was created, their sneakers have always been made in the same place: the state of Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil. Over time, a real partnership has developed between the brand and the assembly plant.

In the clothing and fashion industries, the factory is often where all global economic dysfunction is focused: unsafe, even unsanitary working conditions, highly eroded wages and little concern for the environment.

When, after finding our cotton and rubber suppliers, VEJA was looking for a manufacturing location, Brazil was the obvious choice. The country couples robust industries with high added social value.

Workers are well-compensated and live in normal conditions. Nothing to do with Southeast Asian countries which manufacture 95% of the world's sneakers.

MANIFESTO FOR THE NEXT DECADE Li Edelkoort, one of the world’s most respected trend forecasters, gave a provocative talk on stage at VOICES, Here, she shares her thoughts on why the fashion system is broken, and how the industry can catch up with today’s reality and regain its cultural value as a change agent that pushes society forward.

anastasiahrasko — 2019-03-05 11:23:47 UTC

Ahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LV3djdXfimI

Open Source Manifesto

2019-03-05 12:12:45 UTC

I wanted to share the Fashion Revolution Manifoesto here, because it's a cause I really believe in, but I can see it's already been shared here many times. https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto/#gf_5

I also like the anti -consumerist and anti-black friday-movement Make SMTHNG, that wants to bring people together to create instead of buying. The core ideas can be found here https://www.makesmthng.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018MSW_Toolkit.pdf

Looking around, I found a manifesto by designers Martijn van Strien and Vera de Pot that I found quite interesting. They have written it as if it was fashion itself talking "Hello my name is fashion" and talking about the future of fashion as an open source industry. There's a lot about how modern technology helps the prosumer (i.e. producer + consumer) and taking matters into your own hands to only produce things when they are needed.
The manifesto can be found here https://www.dropbox.com/s/3oebemcrdca9exz/manifesto_digital_FINAL.pdf?dl=0

Crizanne Bracken began O O O F with a strong belief that the future of fashion relies on our generation. O O O F is committed to being an agent of change. Luxurious products handmade in small quantities to enhance your way of life; beautiful, sustainable and fun. Garments by O O O F have been ethically handmade in London with GOTS certified fabric. My full ethical practices can be found here; https://ooofboudoir.com/pages/ethical-practices What I am most interested in going forward is making this manifesto reach the younger generation so it becomes cooler to be more transparent about where you got your outift!

2019-03-05 14:52:51 UTC

Manifesto

2019-03-05 15:02:30 UTC

https://www.komodo.co.uk/pages/about-us

https://nancydee.co.uk/pages/about-us

Mother of Pearl are one one of my favourite brands and their 'No Frills' collection is a beautiful manifesto in itself.

2019-03-05 19:15:29 UTC

2019-03-05 19:17:19 UTC

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We’re in business to save our home planet.

2019-03-05 20:35:37 UTC

Patagonia has a strong connection to nature and works from their heart in their whole way of running a clothing company. `Let my people go surfing` is a must read. https://www.patagonia.com/company-info.html

IT'S TIME FOR A REVOLUTION

2019-03-06 02:30:52 UTC

MATE the label's promise to partner with factories within a five mile radius of their LA headquarters AND statement about who makes the product.

2019-03-06 03:06:41 UTC

"Sustainable and ethical practices are paramount to the brand's ethos. MATE has chosen to partner with factories within a five mile radius from their Arts District Headquarters in DTLA. Each piece is thoughtfully designed, carefully sourced and proudly produced in small batches season after season."

"About 60+ hands create our product. What they breathe, touch and absorb matters to us. We aim to keep our supply chain as healthy and clean as possible."

Athleta's "Using business for a force of good" attitude

2019-03-06 03:40:23 UTC

Athleta has some amazing goals and programs. One that really impresses me is their P.AC.E. program:
"We raise every voice. We care about all women -- near and far, That's why we've created the P.A.C.E . program, which provides the talented women in our factories advanced education and life skills development, plus extra income and leadership roles through Fair Trade."

We are what we believe

2019-03-06 04:04:13 UTC

If you work with your main beliefs and dreams, what you will try to prove to others will be seen.

Fashion Revolution & Gender Manifesto

2019-03-06 09:53:20 UTC

https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto/
https://eige.europa.eu/gender-mainstreaming/resources/germany/gender-manifesto-call-critical-reflection-gender-oriented-capacity-building-and-consultancy

These manifestos demonstrate the need for change and the importance of emphasizing the intersectional nature of issues, and the interdependence of problem-solving. They also speak to the fact that change starts with an attitude and an informed perspective.

ECO MODERNISM

2019-03-06 11:32:29 UTC

Back to nature manifesto is an idea relating human to nature .
The bellow links show designer or thinkers resolve the issue of destruction of nature by changing the way they think and act

https://www.humansandnature.org/the-center-for-humans-and-nature-manifesto
http://davidreport.com/200906/the-nature-manifesto/

MINIMALISM

2019-03-06 14:20:16 UTC

It is marked by clarity, purpose, and intentionality. At its core, minimalism is the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of everything that distracts us from it

innovation and positive change manifestos

2019-03-06 18:07:19 UTC

The manifestos that inspire me are from organizations that aim to drive, support and incentivize innovation.

For this reason I share the cradle to cradle institute, that provide the assitance to companies to impove their design making them more sustainable but also more effective and efficient. With them being good is good for business : https://www.c2ccertified.org/about

and the second example is Fashion For Good who again work to support and insetivize brands to be more sustainable through their innovation platforms. They want fashion to change for the better, and making them good in all aspects of sustainability: https://fashionforgood.com/about-us/

Life Advice & The Progressive Minimalist Manifesto

ruthsequeira — 2019-03-06 20:39:00 UTC

I love the simplicity of Baz Lurhman's 'wear sunscreen'. A manifesto that I like to play when I feel a bit lost in life.
Progressive Minimalism
I came across this link on Medium while trying to understand minimalism better.

Manifesto:

nuriamobile — 2019-03-06 20:43:46 UTC

There are so many Manifestos that are wonderful , inspiring and I will research more and enjoying reading and be surprise of how much fashion is changing.
The only I can add here is my own, and my own willing of be aware of every single element I use on my creations, from the paper I use for my patters, the source of the threads, to the sellers ethics , collaboration in place competition, be conscious with my personal consumer habits ... and enjoy with the changes.

M. i.h. Jeans

2019-03-06 23:18:09 UTC

For the future, M.i.h Jeans is committed to ensuring all collections are created in alignment with our Responsible Sourcing Strategy, focusing on the key areas of transparency, reducing our impacts, and closing the loop. Working towards the targets we set in these areas will require us to:

Ensure the ethical performance of our garment makers
Require traceable cotton from our denim suppliers
Work to reduce our environmental impacts across the supply chain, from raw materials to end of use

We are constantly assessing how we work, in order to set targets to further improve our performance.

Transparency One

2019-03-06 23:31:06 UTC

Levi Strauss & Company have implemented several practices “to reduce the use of energy, water, chemicals and other materials in the apparel industry.” This includes sourcing 100% sustainable or recycled cotton by 2020, and pioneering a finishing technique that can save up to 96% of the water used in the denim finishing process.

Eco-Age & Parley x Adidas

2019-03-07 05:47:14 UTC

ECO-AGE founder Livia Firth summarises the four agendas clearly here:
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/4wbkbj/livia-firths-manifesto
Livia Firth is incredibly inspiring in all things to do with fashion and sustainability!

Parley x Adidas' collaboration manifesto shows in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44bfxEdkdos
On a recent trip to Borneo I stayed at an eco dive resort and became incredibly aware of the dire state of the ocean and its marine life. Removing ocean debris / pollution has become incredibly important to me and the fact that there is now technology to repurpose ocean waste into clothing / footwear seems like an opportunity with huge potential.

I think this poem illustrates all what Nature is about to us. ''My Loyal Friend © Pat A. Fleming Published: September 5, 2018 Outside my bedroom window Stands an old majestic tree. She's been standing there for decades, Just as proud as she can be. And every morning when I wake, She's the first thing I see. This lovely constant in my life, So magnificent and free. I can see the early, rising sun Peeking through her lush green leaves. I can hear her moving gently, In the summer's warming breeze. She has a personality That she wants the world to see. And her moods are ever changing Behind her silent dignity. She responds to every season, In her own unfettered way. All we have to do is gaze at her To know what season's on its way. In the Spring she comes alive again, As her leaves begin to bloom. And beneath the sun's attention, You can almost see her swoon. And in the heat of the summertime, When her joy is magnified. She has never looked more beautiful, All "decked out to the nines." And when the Fall comes creeping in, And a chill floats on the breeze, She prefers to don more earthy tones, And does just what she please. But when the Winter's looming large, It's impossible to hide As her barren limbs droop soulfully. They betray her grief inside. She's stood by me through all my days. She's watched me laugh and cry. She's listened so intently While I've pondered on my life. And when I see her dank and weary, I will sit with her sometimes. And all the years we've shared together Will come rushing back to mind. But both of us are strong and true. We've become the closest friends, And we will weather every storm Together till the end.''

2019-03-07 08:28:58 UTC

Brands with a conscience

2019-03-07 14:08:26 UTC

https://www.beulahlondon.com/about/our-story/
Beulah create really beautiful dresses but have a clear ethical message of working to empower women through the use of their skills and craftsle priactivemanship

https://kitx.com.au/

Kitx creates innovative and fashion forward clothing but is also commited to sustianab

My Own Manifesto

2019-03-07 14:52:21 UTC

there are many valuable and inspiring manifesto. will consider my own one which is "do good, do well" . it means to always do everything that can bring good to others, to society, to the world, to the close ones but considering also that you have to do that always in the best way possible. it starts from personal visions and actions to on a large scale to business.

Utopia for Realists

2019-03-07 16:24:48 UTC

This book by Rutger Bregman is actually a lot in the news at the moment, as he raised the issue of taxes at the Davos conference. His alternative way of looking at the world really seems to fit with the idea of sustainability; he may not focus on fashion, but he is looking more at the systemic issues in our society, mainly the impact on poverty, and I believe if we were to implement his ideas, we would have much more room for prospective vision that is needed to tackle the issues we are facing today.

Silvia Giovanardi Manifesto

florenciamartiarena23 — 2019-03-07 20:51:26 UTC

I think i could continue finding out very interesting manifestos related to the Ecologic Agenda which is the one i chose, but luckily i came across with this wonderful brand with a working philosophy that is conected deeply with my own thoughts and feelings about how to carry out a sustainable design proyect.
Silvia Giovanardi says in her Instagram site: "We can accomplish the miracle to create something MADE WITH LOVE AND NATURE, since then, ART."

https://silviagiovanardi.com/manifesto/

Anti-Fashion: A manifesto for the next decade

2019-03-08 00:31:45 UTC

This manifesto by Li Eldekoort is very insightful into the fashion industry and what needs to change in the industry to be more sustainable. It is really informative, I would definitely suggest reading it if you havent already.

https://mycourses.aalto.fi/pluginfile.php/243780/course/section/70823/anti_fashion_manifesto011.pdf

Manifesto

2019-03-08 02:50:49 UTC

I do believe we can make a change. These quotes have inspired me to become a better and more concerned consumer:

"Ethical fashion is the recognition that there are human beings behind the clothing we wear."

"No pretendo cambiar al mundo , pero en el pedacito que me tocó vivir quiero hacer la diferencia"

Sustainable Fashion Manifestos

2019-03-08 04:32:16 UTC

I think Mistra Future Fashion's manifesto is a great example of describing the problems faced & ideas to implement circularity into the Swedish fashion market.

LVMH and BA Fashion Design

2019-03-08 04:41:12 UTC

An informational short video I found in a google search.

"If we knew the origins of everything we were wearing, the hours it took to produce, the production methods, the materials, would that garment suddenly mean something more to us than just something we put on our backs?"

2019-03-08 10:22:10 UTC

Stella McCartney- social sustainability manifesto. I chose to research the cultural agenda but I feel that in order for sustainability to become a cultural norm, all other agendas need to be recognised and understood.

A manifesto for a modern fashion industry

2019-03-08 13:19:40 UTC

I find this article very inspiring and I hope you guys enjoy reading it :)

"Fashion can be and has been an important social barometer, a reflection of society and social change. Fashion can be and has been an important part of culture in general, from street culture to haute couture. Fashion may not be 'art', but it is an art form, an environment for ideas and the progression of them."

"Fashion is Old Fashioned'

ola_emelianova — 2019-03-08 13:22:09 UTC

I find Li Edelkoort's statements on fashion industry extremely current and sharp!

And as the additional manifesto here is something that reflects another view of mine:

"Fast fashion has now become one of the biggest sources of pollution in the world but any trend forecaster will tell you that there is a new spirit. That new spirit and the expectations of the younger generation is one of change paired with an “enough is enough” mindset."

Today there is already a huge rethink in sustainability. Many designers and well-known brands are already on board and work in small steps to rethink the choice of materials, production, transport routes and the awareness of customers. My manifesto from mistrafuturefashion from Sweden impressed me.

bvbiene2000 — 2019-03-08 16:12:37 UTC

The Oslo Manifesto

2019-03-08 16:23:50 UTC

http://oslomanifesto.org/transform-textiles-economy/
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The Oslo Manifesto embraces the UN Sustainable Development Goals as new design criteria for a sustainable world.

The purpose of the Oslo Manifesto is to energize a movement of designers, architects, and city planners — and the organizations and institutions they work with — to embrace the Sustainable Development Goals and incorporate them into their work as design standards for a new sustainable world.
One focus is on "How to transform the textile economy" based on the principles of the circular economy that creates a more sustainable future for people, economy, and environment

Fashion Good Paris

2019-03-08 16:34:13 UTC

https://fashionunited.uk/news/fashion/paris-mayor-launches-paris-good-fashion-campaign/2019013041311

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he project outlines a five-year plan to build an open community for fashion professionals, entrepreneurs, designers and experts to work together to build a path to establishing Paris as a sustainable fashion capital.

Paris Good Fashion will focus on creating a circular economy, improving sourcing and traceability and making distribution, energy and communication more sustainable

Ecological

pinimora — 2019-03-08 16:43:03 UTC

"Plans to protect air and water, wilderness and wildlife are in fact plans to protect man." -Stewart Udall

The average income of the richest 10% of the population is about nine times that of the poorest 10% *

pinimora — 2019-03-08 17:20:02 UTC

2019-03-09 01:08:10 UTC

Culturål Agendå Manifesto Exåmples My first example is REMU, they have managed to promote the Ecuadorian workforce generating fair employment in addition to using recycled raw material which reduces the environmental impact. "Better is better." Aim is to create high quality and ethically sourced clothing that can accompany you as you travel the globe. https://remuapparel.com/pages/our-reason-for-being My second option is CUYANA, a brand that focuses on making high quality garments with the best raw materials, leaving aside investment in advertising to focus only on delivering quality products that are going to be durable, a proposal that confronts consumerism. They offer discounts when receiving items that can be donated. ¨Fewer, better is the philosophy behind everything we do.¨ https://www.cuyana.com/about-us My third option is SELVA TAILORING a brand that makes a collection a year during the last six with the aim of creating clothing made from recycled inputs, acquired in second-hand markets, recovering the tradition and technique of tailoring, in addition to eliminating the 100% of any type of textile waste. this brand proposed to create a proposal that is zero contaminant, thinking about: strategic design, quality of inputs and quality of work (referring to the work ethic). https://lifestylekiki.com/moda-estilo-tendencias-cultura-ecuador/selva-una-coleccion-al-ano-un-juego-al-ano-prendas-hechas-con-conciencia/

2019-03-09 02:21:33 UTC

*image of lifestylekiki*

Business for Good is Good for Business

2019-03-09 14:39:45 UTC

My personal manifesto will be to create and develop a business which is established for creating good value to the environment and society, which can also ensure a sustainable economic performance of the business.

A Seat At the Table

2019-03-09 17:01:39 UTC

A reflective manifesto on revolutionary Black womanhood in the 21st century.

Ecomodernist Manifest

2019-03-09 18:24:55 UTC

We offer this statement in the belief that both human prosperity and an ecologically vibrant planet are not only possible but also inseparable. By committing to the real processes, already underway, that have begun to decouple human well-being from environmental destruction, we believe that such a future might be achieved. As such, we embrace an optimistic view toward human capacities and the future.

2019-03-09 20:44:02 UTC

Fashion Revolution

2019-03-09 22:26:02 UTC

Fashion Revolution has 10 points to their manifesto, this is #1. Fashion provides dignified work, from conception to creation to catwalk. It does not enslave, endanger, exploit, overwork, harass, abuse or discriminate against anyone. Fashion liberates worker and wearer and empowers everyone to stand up for their rights.

Be Conscious. Culture Agenda.

angelicab07 — 2019-03-09 22:53:52 UTC

Vivienne Westwood Fall Winter 2019/2020 Full Fashion Show. Just as she's been doing it for years, Vivienne shows a "dramatic" scenario on the catwalk, this time, using models to be spokesmen not only with the garments their presenting, but also talking to the public, giving clear messages about the harms of the fashion industry and creating consciousness. I think this is a unique way to also unite the models, by not using them as skinny walking mannequins, but showing them as real people, talking about real problems. She sings by the end of the catwalk, who does that? She leaves a clear message of "breaking" standards and raising your voice.

Watch the full show here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_RHOnVM-I0

Making Space

2019-03-10 00:56:34 UTC

Eileen Fisher's Brooklyn-based concept store "Making Space" is an excellent example of a manifesto; a workshop and community space that highlights recycled and refurbished work, promotes local artists, and inspires people to change the way they relate to their clothing and possessions.

Depop

2019-03-10 00:58:04 UTC

Another example of a manifesto that speaks to me is the Depop platform, which encourages consumers to find new homes for things they no longer need, and purchase second-hand for a more sustainable fashion cycle.

ECOALF

2019-03-10 09:28:31 UTC

"Because there is no planet b"

https://ecoalf.com/en/p/commitment-14

Their website has a lot of information about how this brand is being sustainable but the overarching theme is..

Vision: stop using natural resources in a careless way.

Mission: create the first generation of recycled products with the same quality and design as the best non-recycled

2019-03-10 11:43:04 UTC

Radical Transparency to develop better ways to do things

2019-03-10 12:16:26 UTC

I have chosen 2 examples of Manifestos (one already posted above) that for me should be the spirit that guides Sustainable Companies.
The first one speaks about 'Radical Transparency', which is the statement of the company EVERLANE. This company believes that things can be done in a different way, that's why we all should always question the way that things are done. RADICAL TRANSPARENCY is a practice that involves all the supply chain, from the sourcing of exceptional qualities to the production in ethical factories and the delivery of goods to consumers with a complete transparency in the cost breakdown.

The second company that I have chosen is actually one of the companies that inspires me the most in terms of type of product and philosophy :Patagonia. For Patagonia Simplicity and Utility are their approaches towards the product. Building the best product matters for saving the planet. This means:
-Recognizing and changing business practices that harm nature and society
-Designing and making the best technical products in terms of function, repairability and durability.

The clear message that both companies share is that CLOTHES SHOULD BE DESIGNED TO LAST.Companies should be always thinking in developing new and better ways to do things.

Below I'm leaving a funny video that shows Patagonias vision of durability.

Sustainability Manifesto

2019-03-10 14:03:09 UTC

I’ve chosen the ecological agenda. However, this Stella McCartney’s campaign can evoke all four agendas and provoke us with a question: how are we consuming?

Maniesto - Union of Concerned Researchers in Fashion

2019-03-10 16:20:09 UTC

1st January 2019
The Union of Concerned Researchers in Fashion was formed in 2018 by (in alphabetical order) Kate Fletcher, Lynda Grose, Timo Rissanen and Mathilda Tham. The formation of the Union was inspired by the Union of Concerned Scientists, formed in 1969 in the USA. Our manifesto embodies our intention for founding this Union. We are researchers focusing on fashion and sustainability, and our primary aim is to engage with other researchers as well as business.
-- I teach. I welcome dissenting viewpoints to refrain from habitual thinking and confirmation bias. Only then can we think critically, innovate and continuously improve! --
Read & Sign the Manifesto here!
http://www.concernedresearchers.org

2019-03-10 18:25:33 UTC

Maniesto - Union of Concerned Researchers in Fashion Maniesto - Union of Concerned Researchers in Fashion 1st January 2019 The Union of Concerned Researchers in Fashion was formed in 2018 by (in alphabetical order) Kate Fletcher, Lynda Grose, Timo Rissanen and Mathilda Tham. The formation of the Union was inspired by the Union of Concerned Scientists, formed in 1969 in the USA. Our manifesto embodies our intention for founding this Union. We are researchers focusing on fashion and sustainability, and our primary aim is to engage with other researchers as well as business. -- I teach. I welcome dissenting viewpoints to refrain from habitual thinking and confirmation bias. Only then can we think critically, innovate and continuously improve! -- Read & Sign the Manifesto here! http://www.concernedresearchers.org favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Sustainability Manifesto Sustainability Manifesto I’ve chosen the ecological agenda. However, this Stella McCartney’s campaign can evoke all four agendas and provoke us with a question: how are we consuming? favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Radical Transparency to develop better ways to do things Radical Transparency to develop better ways to do things I have chosen 2 examples of Manifestos (one already posted above) that for me should be the spirit that guides Sustainable Companies. The first one speaks about 'Radical Transparency', which is the statement of the company EVERLANE. This company believes that things can be done in a different way, that's why we all should always question the way that things are done. RADICAL TRANSPARENCY is a practice that involves all the supply chain, from the sourcing of exceptional qualities to the production in ethical factories and the delivery of goods to consumers with a complete transparency in the cost breakdown. The second company that I have chosen is actually one of the companies that inspires me the most in terms of type of product and philosophy :Patagonia. For Patagonia Simplicity and Utility are their approaches towards the product. Building the best product matters for saving the planet. This means: -Recognizing and changing business practices that harm nature and society -Designing and making the best technical products in terms of function, repairability and durability. The clear message that both companies share is that CLOTHES SHOULD BE DESIGNED TO LAST.Companies should be always thinking in developing new and better ways to do things. Below I'm leaving a funny video that shows Patagonias vision of durability. favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment فارغ favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment ECOALF ECOALF "Because there is no planet b" https://ecoalf.com/en/p/commitment-14 Their website has a lot of information about how this brand is being sustainable but the overarching theme is.. Vision: stop using natural resources in a careless way. Mission: create the first generation of recycled products with the same quality and design as the best non-recycled favorite 1 Your avatar Add comment Depop Depop Another example of a manifesto that speaks to me is the Depop platform, which encourages consumers to find new homes for things they no longer need, and purchase second-hand for a more sustainable fashion cycle. favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Making Space Making Space Eileen Fisher's Brooklyn-based concept store "Making Space" is an excellent example of a manifesto; a workshop and community space that highlights recycled and refurbished work, promotes local artists, and inspires people to change the way they relate to their clothing and possessions. favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Be Conscious. Culture Agenda. Be Conscious. Culture Agenda. Vivienne Westwood Fall Winter 2019/2020 Full Fashion Show. Just as she's been doing it for years, Vivienne shows a "dramatic" scenario on the catwalk, this time, using models to be spokesmen not only with the garments their presenting, but also talking to the public, giving clear messages about the harms of the fashion industry and creating consciousness. I think this is a unique way to also unite the models, by not using them as skinny walking mannequins, but showing them as real people, talking about real problems. She sings by the end of the catwalk, who does that? She leaves a clear message of "breaking" standards and raising your voice. Watch the full show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_RHOnVM-I0 favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Fashion Revolution Fashion Revolution Fashion Revolution has 10 points to their manifesto, this is #1. Fashion provides dignified work, from conception to creation to catwalk. It does not enslave, endanger, exploit, overwork, harass, abuse or discriminate against anyone. Fashion liberates worker and wearer and empowers everyone to stand up for their rights. favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Leer favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Ecomodernist Manifest Ecomodernist Manifest We offer this statement in the belief that both human prosperity and an ecologically vibrant planet are not only possible but also inseparable. By committing to the real processes, already underway, that have begun to decouple human well-being from environmental destruction, we believe that such a future might be achieved. As such, we embrace an optimistic view toward human capacities and the future. favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment A Seat At the Table A Seat At the Table A reflective manifesto on revolutionary Black womanhood in the 21st century. favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Business for Good is Good for Business Business for Good is Good for Business My personal manifesto will be to create and develop a business which is established for creating good value to the environment and society, which can also ensure a sustainable economic performance of the business. favorite 1 Your avatar Add comment Culturål Agendå Manifesto Exåmples My first example is REMU, they have managed to promote the Ecuadorian workforce generating fair employment in addition to using recycled raw material which reduces the environmental impact. "Better is better." Aim is to create high quality and ethically sourced clothing that can accompany you as you travel the globe. https://remuapparel.com/pages/our-reason-for-being My second option is CUYANA, a brand that focuses on making high quality garments with the best raw materials, leaving aside investment in advertising to focus only on delivering quality products that are going to be durable, a proposal that confronts consumerism. They offer discounts when receiving items that can be donated. ¨Fewer, better is the philosophy behind everything we do.¨ https://www.cuyana.com/about-us My third option is SELVA TAILORING a brand that makes a collection a year during the last six with the aim of creating clothing made from recycled inputs, acquired in second-hand markets, recovering the tradition and technique of tailoring, in addition to eliminating the 100% of any type of textile waste. this brand proposed to create a proposal that is zero contaminant, thinking about: strategic design, quality of inputs and quality of work (referring to the work ethic). https://lifestylekiki.com/moda-estilo-tendencias-cultura-ecuador/selva-una-coleccion-al-ano-un-juego-al-ano-prendas-hechas-con-conciencia/ Culturål Agendå Manifesto Exåmples My first example is REMU, they have managed to promote the Ecuadorian workforce generating fair employment in addition to using recycled raw material which reduces the environmental impact. "Better is better." Aim is to create high quality and ethically sourced clothing that can accompany you as you travel the globe. https://remuapparel.com/pages/our-reason-for-being My second option is CUYANA, a brand that focuses on making high quality garments with the best raw materials, leaving aside investment in advertising to focus only on delivering quality products that are going to be durable, a proposal that confronts consumerism. They offer discounts when receiving items that can be donated. ¨Fewer, better is the philosophy behind everything we do.¨ https://www.cuyana.com/about-us My third option is SELVA TAILORING a brand that makes a collection a year during the last six with the aim of creating clothing made from recycled inputs, acquired in second-hand markets, recovering the tradition and technique of tailoring, in addition to eliminating the 100% of any type of textile waste. this brand proposed to create a proposal that is zero contaminant, thinking about: strategic design, quality of inputs and quality of work (referring to the work ethic). https://lifestylekiki.com/moda-estilo-tendencias-cultura-ecuador/selva-una-coleccion-al-ano-un-juego-al-ano-prendas-hechas-con-conciencia/ *image of lifestylekiki* favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Empty favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment The average income of the richest 10% of the population is about nine times that of the poorest 10% * The average income of the richest 10% of the population is about nine times that of the poorest 10% * favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Ecological Ecological "Plans to protect air and water, wilderness and wildlife are in fact plans to protect man." -Stewart Udall favorite 1 Your avatar Add comment Fashion Good Paris Fashion Good Paris https://fashionunited.uk/news/fashion/paris-mayor-launches-paris-good-fashion-campaign/2019013041311 -T he project outlines a five-year plan to build an open community for fashion professionals, entrepreneurs, designers and experts to work together to build a path to establishing Paris as a sustainable fashion capital. Paris Good Fashion will focus on creating a circular economy, improving sourcing and traceability and making distribution, energy and communication more sustainable favorite 1 Your avatar Add comment The Oslo Manifesto The Oslo Manifesto http://oslomanifesto.org/transform-textiles-economy/ - The Oslo Manifesto embraces the UN Sustainable Development Goals as new design criteria for a sustainable world. The purpose of the Oslo Manifesto is to energize a movement of designers, architects, and city planners — and the organizations and institutions they work with — to embrace the Sustainable Development Goals and incorporate them into their work as design standards for a new sustainable world. One focus is on "How to transform the textile economy" based on the principles of the circular economy that creates a more sustainable future for people, economy, and environment favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Today there is already a huge rethink in sustainability. Many designers and well-known brands are already on board and work in small steps to rethink the choice of materials, production, transport routes and the awareness of customers. My manifesto from mistrafuturefashion from Sweden impressed me. Today there is already a huge rethink in sustainability. Many designers and well-known brands are already on board and work in small steps to rethink the choice of materials, production, transport routes and the awareness of customers. My manifesto from mistrafuturefashion from Sweden impressed me. favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment "Fashion is Old Fashioned' "Fashion is Old Fashioned' I find Li Edelkoort's statements on fashion industry extremely current and sharp! And as the additional manifesto here is something that reflects another view of mine: "Fast fashion has now become one of the biggest sources of pollution in the world but any trend forecaster will tell you that there is a new spirit. That new spirit and the expectations of the younger generation is one of change paired with an “enough is enough” mindset." favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment A manifesto for a modern fashion industry A manifesto for a modern fashion industry I find this article very inspiring and I hope you guys enjoy reading it :) "Fashion can be and has been an important social barometer, a reflection of society and social change. Fashion can be and has been an important part of culture in general, from street culture to haute couture. Fashion may not be 'art', but it is an art form, an environment for ideas and the progression of them." favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Stella McCartney- so Stella McCartney- social sustainability manifesto. I chose to research the cultural agenda but I feel that in order for sustainability to become a cultural norm, all other agendas need to be recognised and understood. favorite 2 Your avatar Add comment LVMH and BA Fashion Design LVMH and BA Fashion Design An informational short video I found in a google search. "If we knew the origins of everything we were wearing, the hours it took to produce, the production methods, the materials, would that garment suddenly mean something more to us than just something we put on our backs?" favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Sustainable Fashion Manifestos Sustainable Fashion Manifestos I think Mistra Future Fashion's manifesto is a great example of describing the problems faced & ideas to implement circularity into the Swedish fashion market. favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Manifesto Manifesto I do believe we can make a change. These quotes have inspired me to become a better and more concerned consumer: "Ethical fashion is the recognition that there are human beings behind the clothing we wear." "No pretendo cambiar al mundo , pero en el pedacito que me tocó vivir quiero hacer la diferencia" favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Anti-Fashion: A manifesto for the next decade Anti-Fashion: A manifesto for the next decade This manifesto by Li Eldekoort is very insightful into the fashion industry and what needs to change in the industry to be more sustainable. It is really informative, I would definitely suggest reading it if you havent already. https://mycourses.aalto.fi/pluginfile.php/243780/course/section/70823/anti_fashion_manifesto011.pdf favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Silvia Giovanardi Manifesto Silvia Giovanardi Manifesto I think i could continue finding out very interesting manifestos related to the Ecologic Agenda which is the one i chose, but luckily i came across with this wonderful brand with a working philosophy that is conected deeply with my own thoughts and feelings about how to carry out a sustainable design proyect. Silvia Giovanardi says in her Instagram site: "We can accomplish the miracle to create something MADE WITH LOVE AND NATURE, since then, ART." https://silviagiovanardi.com/manifesto/ favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Utopia for Realists Utopia for Realists This book by Rutger Bregman is actually a lot in the news at the moment, as he raised the issue of taxes at the Davos conference. His alternative way of looking at the world really seems to fit with the idea of sustainability; he may not focus on fashion, but he is looking more at the systemic issues in our society, mainly the impact on poverty, and I believe if we were to implement his ideas, we would have much more room for prospective vision that is needed to tackle the issues we are facing today. favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment My Own Manifesto My Own Manifesto there are many valuable and inspiring manifesto. will consider my own one which is "do good, do well" . it means to always do everything that can bring good to others, to society, to the world, to the close ones but considering also that you have to do that always in the best way possible. it starts from personal visions and actions to on a large scale to business. favorite 1 Your avatar Add comment I think this poem illustrates all what Nature is about to us. ''My Loyal Friend © Pat A. Fleming Published: September 5, 2018 Outside my bedroom window Stands an old majestic tree. She's been standing there for decades, Just as proud as she can be. And every morning when I wake, She's the first thing I see. This lovely constant in my life, So magnificent and free. I can see the early, rising sun Peeking through her lush green leaves. I can hear her moving gently, In the summer's warming breeze. She has a personality That she wants the world to see. And her moods are ever changing Behind her silent dignity. She responds to every season, In her own unfettered way. All we have to do is gaze at her To know what season's on its way. In the Spring she comes alive again, As her leaves begin to bloom. And beneath the sun's attention, You can almost see her swoon. And in the heat of the summertime, When her joy is magnified. She has never looked more beautiful, All "decked out to the nines." And when the Fall comes creeping in, And a chill floats on the breeze, She prefers to don more earthy tones, And does just what she please. But when the Winter's looming large, It's impossible to hide As her barren limbs droop soulfully. They betray her grief inside. She's stood by me through all my days. She's watched me laugh and cry. She's listened so intently While I've pondered on my life. And when I see her dank and weary, I will sit with her sometimes. And all the years we've shared together Will come rushing back to mind. But both of us are strong and true. We've become the closest friends, And we will weather every storm Together till the end.'' I think this poem illustrates all what Nature is about to us. ''My Loyal Friend © Pat A. Fleming Published: September 5, 2018 Outside my bedroom window Stands an old majestic tree. She's been standing there for decades, Just as proud as she can be. And every morning when I wake, She's the first thing I see. This lovely constant in my life, So magnificent and free. I can see the early, rising sun Peeking through her lush green leaves. I can hear her moving gently, In the summer's warming breeze. She has a personality That she wants the world to see. And her moods are ever changing Behind her silent dignity. She responds to every season, In her own unfettered way. All we have to do is gaze at her To know what season's on its way. In the Spring she comes alive again, As her leaves begin to bloom. And beneath the sun's attention, You can almost see her swoon. And in the heat of the summertime, When her joy is magnified. She has never looked more beautiful, All "decked out to the nines." And when the Fall comes creeping in, And a chill floats on the breeze, She prefers to don more earthy tones, And does just what she please. But when the Winter's looming large, It's impossible to hide As her barren limbs droop soulfully. They betray her grief inside. She's stood by me through all my days. She's watched me laugh and cry. She's listened so intently While I've pondered on my life. And when I see her dank and weary, I will sit with her sometimes. And all the years we've shared together Will come rushing back to mind. But both of us are strong and true. We've become the closest friends, And we will weather every storm Together till the end.'' favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Eco-Age & Parley x Adidas Eco-Age & Parley x Adidas ECO-AGE founder Livia Firth summarises the four agendas clearly here: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/4wbkbj/livia-firths-manifesto Livia Firth is incredibly inspiring in all things to do with fashion and sustainability! Parley x Adidas' collaboration manifesto shows in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44bfxEdkdos On a recent trip to Borneo I stayed at an eco dive resort and became incredibly aware of the dire state of the ocean and its marine life. Removing ocean debris / pollution has become incredibly important to me and the fact that there is now technology to repurpose ocean waste into clothing / footwear seems like an opportunity with huge potential. favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Transparency One Transparency One Levi Strauss & Company have implemented several practices “to reduce the use of energy, water, chemicals and other materials in the apparel industry.” This includes sourcing 100% sustainable or recycled cotton by 2020, and pioneering a finishing technique that can save up to 96% of the water used in the denim finishing process. favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment M. i.h. Jeans M. i.h. Jeans For the future, M.i.h Jeans is committed to ensuring all collections are created in alignment with our Responsible Sourcing Strategy, focusing on the key areas of transparency, reducing our impacts, and closing the loop. Working towards the targets we set in these areas will require us to: Ensure the ethical performance of our garment makers Require traceable cotton from our denim suppliers Work to reduce our environmental impacts across the supply chain, from raw materials to end of use We are constantly assessing how we work, in order to set targets to further improve our performance. favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Manifesto: Manifesto: There are so many Manifestos that are wonderful , inspiring and I will research more and enjoying reading and be surprise of how much fashion is changing. The only I can add here is my own, and my own willing of be aware of every single element I use on my creations, from the paper I use for my patters, the source of the threads, to the sellers ethics , collaboration in place competition, be conscious with my personal consumer habits ... and enjoy with the changes. favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Life Advice & The Progressive Minimalist Manifesto Life Advice & The Progressive Minimalist Manifesto I love the simplicity of Baz Lurhman's 'wear sunscreen'. A manifesto that I like to play when I feel a bit lost in life. Progressive Minimalism I came across this link on Medium while trying to understand minimalism better. favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Brands with a conscience Brands with a conscience https://www.beulahlondon.com/about/our-story/ Beulah create really beautiful dresses but have a clear ethical message of working to empower women through the use of their skills and craftsle priactivemanship https://kitx.com.au/ Kitx creates innovative and fashion forward clothing but is also commited to sustianab favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment innovation and positive change manifestos innovation and positive change manifestos The manifestos that inspire me are from organizations that aim to drive, support and incentivize innovation. For this reason I share the cradle to cradle institute, that provide the assitance to companies to impove their design making them more sustainable but also more effective and efficient. With them being good is good for business : https://www.c2ccertified.org/about and the second example is Fashion For Good who again work to support and insetivize brands to be more sustainable through their innovation platforms. They want fashion to change for the better, and making them good in all aspects of sustainability: https://fashionforgood.com/about-us/ favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment MINIMALISM MINIMALISM It is marked by clarity, purpose, and intentionality. At its core, minimalism is the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of everything that distracts us from it favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment ECO MODERNISM ECO MODERNISM Back to nature manifesto is an idea relating human to nature . The bellow links show designer or thinkers resolve the issue of destruction of nature by changing the way they think and act https://www.humansandnature.org/the-center-for-humans-and-nature-manifesto http://davidreport.com/200906/the-nature-manifesto/ favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Fashion Revolution & Gender Manifesto Fashion Revolution & Gender Manifesto https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto/ https://eige.europa.eu/gender-mainstreaming/resources/germany/gender-manifesto-call-critical-reflection-gender-oriented-capacity-building-and-consultancy These manifestos demonstrate the need for change and the importance of emphasizing the intersectional nature of issues, and the interdependence of problem-solving. They also speak to the fact that change starts with an attitude and an informed perspective. favorite 1 Your avatar Add comment We are what we believe We are what we believe If you work with your main beliefs and dreams, what you will try to prove to others will be seen. favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Athleta's "Using business for a force of good" attitude Athleta's "Using business for a force of good" attitude Athleta has some amazing goals and programs. One that really impresses me is their P.AC.E. program: "We raise every voice. We care about all women -- near and far, That's why we've created the P.A.C.E . program, which provides the talented women in our factories advanced education and life skills development, plus extra income and leadership roles through Fair Trade." favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment MATE the label's promise to partner with factories within a five mile radius of their LA headquarters AND statement about who makes the product. MATE the label's promise to partner with factories within a five mile radius of their LA headquarters AND statement about who makes the product. "Sustainable and ethical practices are paramount to the brand's ethos. MATE has chosen to partner with factories within a five mile radius from their Arts District Headquarters in DTLA. Each piece is thoughtfully designed, carefully sourced and proudly produced in small batches season after season." "About 60+ hands create our product. What they breathe, touch and absorb matters to us. We aim to keep our supply chain as healthy and clean as possible." favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment IT'S TIME FOR A REVOLUTION IT'S TIME FOR A REVOLUTION favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment We’re in business to save our home planet. We’re in business to save our home planet. Patagonia has a strong connection to nature and works from their heart in their whole way of running a clothing company. `Let my people go surfing` is a must read. https://www.patagonia.com/company-info.html favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment fashion fashion favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Mother of Pearl are one one of my favourite brands and their 'No Frills' collection is a beautiful manifesto in itself. Mother of Pearl are one one of my favourite brands and their 'No Frills' collection is a beautiful manifesto in itself. favorite 1 Your avatar Add comment Manifesto Manifesto https://www.komodo.co.uk/pages/about-us https://nancydee.co.uk/pages/about-us favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Crizanne Bracken began O O O F with a strong belief that the future of fashion relies on our generation. O O O F is committed to being an agent of change. Luxurious products handmade in small quantities to enhance your way of life; beautiful, sustainable and fun. Garments by O O O F have been ethically handmade in London with GOTS certified fabric. My full ethical practices can be found here; https://ooofboudoir.com/pages/ethical-practices What I am most interested in going forward is making this manifesto reach the younger generation so it becomes cooler to be more transparent about where you got your outift! Crizanne Bracken began O O O F with a strong belief that the future of fashion relies on our generation. O O O F is committed to being an agent of change. Luxurious products handmade in small quantities to enhance your way of life; beautiful, sustainable and fun. Garments by O O O F have been ethically handmade in London with GOTS certified fabric. My full ethical practices can be found here; https://ooofboudoir.com/pages/ethical-practices What I am most interested in going forward is making this manifesto reach the younger generation so it becomes cooler to be more transparent about where you got your outift! favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Open Source Manifesto Open Source Manifesto I wanted to share the Fashion Revolution Manifoesto here, because it's a cause I really believe in, but I can see it's already been shared here many times. https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto/#gf_5 I also like the anti -consumerist and anti-black friday-movement Make SMTHNG, that wants to bring people together to create instead of buying. The core ideas can be found here https://www.makesmthng.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018MSW_Toolkit.pdf Looking around, I found a manifesto by designers Martijn van Strien and Vera de Pot that I found quite interesting. They have written it as if it was fashion itself talking "Hello my name is fashion" and talking about the future of fashion as an open source industry. There's a lot about how modern technology helps the prosumer (i.e. producer + consumer) and taking matters into your own hands to only produce things when they are needed. The manifesto can be found here https://www.dropbox.com/s/3oebemcrdca9exz/manifesto_digital_FINAL.pdf?dl=0 favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment MANIFESTO FOR THE NEXT DECADE Li Edelkoort, one of the world’s most respected trend forecasters, gave a provocative talk on stage at VOICES, Here, she shares her thoughts on why the fashion system is broken, and how the industry can catch up with today’s reality and regain its cultural value as a change agent that pushes society forward. MANIFESTO FOR THE NEXT DECADE Li Edelkoort, one of the world’s most respected trend forecasters, gave a provocative talk on stage at VOICES, Here, she shares her thoughts on why the fashion system is broken, and how the industry can catch up with today’s reality and regain its cultural value as a change agent that pushes society forward. Ahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LV3djdXfimI favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment INSPIRING MANIFESTO INSPIRING MANIFESTO VEJA Production Ever Since VEJA was created, their sneakers have always been made in the same place: the state of Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil. Over time, a real partnership has developed between the brand and the assembly plant. In the clothing and fashion industries, the factory is often where all global economic dysfunction is focused: unsafe, even unsanitary working conditions, highly eroded wages and little concern for the environment. When, after finding our cotton and rubber suppliers, VEJA was looking for a manufacturing location, Brazil was the obvious choice. The country couples robust industries with high added social value. Workers are well-compensated and live in normal conditions. Nothing to do with Southeast Asian countries which manufacture 95% of the world's sneakers. favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment STELLA MC CARTNEY mission statement 'We are agents of change. We challenge and push boundaries to make luxurious products in a way that is fit for the world we live in today and the future: beautiful and sustainable. No compromises. Each decision we make is a symbol of our commitment to defining what the future of fashion looks like. From never using leather or fur and pioneering new alternative materials to utilising cutting edge technologies, pushing towards circularity, protecting ancient and endangered forests and measuring our impact with ground-breaking tools.' STELLA MC CARTNEY mission statement 'We are agents of change. We challenge and push boundaries to make luxurious products in a way that is fit for the world we live in today and the future: beautiful and sustainable. No compromises. Each decision we make is a symbol of our commitment to defining what the future of fashion looks like. From never using leather or fur and pioneering new alternative materials to utilising cutting edge technologies, pushing towards circularity, protecting ancient and endangered forests and measuring our impact with ground-breaking tools.' Each one of us can change the world exactly where we are. favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment CUYANA Fewer, Better Things CUYANA Fewer, Better Things Describes the foundation of Fewer, the embodiment of better, and shares the Lean Closet movement. favorite 1 Your avatar Add comment Everlane manifesto regarding partners and workers transparency Everlane manifesto regarding partners and workers transparency Every factory has a story. We seek the best from around the world to make our products. #KnowYourFactories favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment PARLEY "Artists, musicians, actors, filmmakers, fashion designers, journalists, architects, product inventors, and scientists have the tools to mold the reality we live in and to develop alternative business models and ecologically sensible products to give us earthlings an alternative choice, an everyday option to change something." https://www.parley.tv/#fortheoceans AgainstGrey "A fair, equal system that empowers people as workers and as customers. Our purpose is to create a range of shared values with all players in the fashion industry. We are committed to finding better ways to create fashion, but we can’t do it alone! Together we can do better." https://againstgrey.com/ PARLEY "Artists, musicians, actors, filmmakers, fashion designers, journalists, architects, product inventors, and scientists have the tools to mold the reality we live in and to develop alternative business models and ecologically sensible products to give us earthlings an alternative choice, an everyday option to change something." https://www.parley.tv/#fortheoceans AgainstGrey "A fair, equal system that empowers people as workers and as customers. Our purpose is to create a range of shared values with all players in the fashion industry. We are committed to finding better ways to create fashion, but we can’t do it alone! Together we can do better." https://againstgrey.com/ favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment MUD Jeans Manifesto MUD Jeans Manifesto circular economy By being part of the circular economy you are creating a world where waste will be reused. At the moment, our jeans consist of between 23% – 40% post-consumer recycled denim. The recycling process saves resources but is more expensive than the production of virgin cotton. The reason for that is that we pay the actual costs of our products, rather than taking short cuts on the backs of others or our planet. zero waste impact We said goodbye to the old and dirty techniques. We eliminated PP spray, use cradle-to-cradle (C2C) indigo dye and our factory recycles 95% of its water through reverse osmosis. Oh, also our papertags are C2C certified. Hence your future jeans won’t leave any ecological footprint but instead help you collect karma points. – You’re welcome. organic & vegan At MUD Jeans we have a holistic approach to caring. We care about the environment, the people and also the animals of this planet, that’s why our jeans consist of recycled & organic cotton and we use paint instead of leather patches. No animals, plants or people were harmed during the production of our jeans – pinky promise. Check out a ton of other benefits offered by MUD jeans through sustainability: favorite 1 Your avatar Add comment MANIFESTOS FOR INSPIRATION Cultural Agenda 1.- MANIFESTOS FOR INSPIRATION Cultural Agenda 1.- "Gabrielle, A Rebel at Heart" https://youtu.be/l6hSh_J8oZU Centered around an undated quote Coco is stated to have said "I decided who I wanted to be, and that is who I am" 2.- https://www.stellamccartney.com/experience/us/sustainability/social-sustainability/ "The future of fashion relies on people. The people who make clothes, the farmers who grow the crops for our materials, our employees, and our customers. We want to have a positive impact for everyone that we depend on and for those who depend on us in return." I believe that these two manifestos are born from the vision of their designers. Both speak of the type of person who buy and develop their products and how they can be involved within the essence of the brand. favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment INSPIRING MANIFESTO INSPIRING MANIFESTO Fashion Revolution Manifesto We are Fashion Revolution. We are designers, producers, makers, workers and consumers. We are academics, writers, business leaders, brands, retailers, trade unions and policymakers. We are the industry and the public. We are world citizens. We are a movement and a community. We are you. We love fashion. But we don’t want our clothes to exploit people or destroy our planet. We demand radical, revolutionary change. This is our dream… #5 Fashion stands for solidarity, inclusiveness and democracy, regardless of race, class, gender, age, shape or ability. It champions diversity as crucial for success. The Entire World Is Watching Fashion. So What Do We Want Them to Know? Eva Kruse, chief executive officer of Global Fashion Agenda Just Fix It: How Nike Learned to Embrace Sustainability Chief sustainability officer Hannah Jones talks to BoF about Nike's journey from sweatshop scandals to embracing sustainability as a tool for business innovation. favorite 1 Your avatar Add comment FASHION REVOLUTION FASHION REVOLUTION Complete manifesto: https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto/#gf_5 We all should sign for this. :) favorite 2 Your avatar Add comment Inspiring Manifestos Inspiring Manifestos Stella McCartney - very inspired by the companies commitment to sustainability on so many different levels https://www.stellamccartney.com/experience/en/sustainability/mission-statement/ Fashion revolution "We are Fashion Revolution. We are designers, producers, makers, workers and consumers. We are academics, writers, business leaders, brands, retailers, trade unions and policymakers. We are the industry and the public. We are world citizens. We are a movement and a community. We are you. We love fashion. But we don’t want our clothes to exploit people or destroy our planet. We demand radical, revolutionary change. This is our dream…" https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto/ Circular Fashion Circularfashion.com is an online platform launched in 2015 to promote a more sustainable and circular fashion, apparel and textile industry on a worldwide scale. https://circularfashion.com/ favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Freeset - "In Business For Freedom" Freeset - "In Business For Freedom" "We believe business has the ability to lose its way in the world. For too long, profit has been more important than people, and sourcing cheap resources has been at the expense of the environment. Join us as we commit to fair trade and eco-friendly practices in a bid to bring business back to its rightful place." Trade Aid "At Trade Aid we’re all about change. We’ve been combining development and trade for over 40 years, illustrating that it is possible to use business to build a better world. We do things a little differently than your average business. We champion an alternative way of trade – a fair way." But also... He aha te mea nui o te ao. He tangata, he tangata, he tangata. What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people. favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Greenpeace Fashion Manifesto Greenpeace Fashion Manifesto The Greenpeace Fashion Manifesto is a global movement of fashionistas, activists, designers and bloggers united by a belief that beautiful fashion shouldn’t cause toxic pollution. Several top clothing brands manufacture their products in a way that damages the water sources. Toxic chemicals, used in the manufacturing process, are leaching out into the rivers and poisoning the people that use this water for their livelihood. Greenpeace is therefore taking this issue to all of the top global fashion brands to ask them to protect one of our most precious resources – our water. They are asking them to work with their suppliers to eliminate the use of hazardous chemicals in the making of their products. favorite 1 Your avatar Add comment ‘Anti_fashion’ by Li Edelkoort (2015) ‘Anti_fashion’ by Li Edelkoort (2015) Industry has reached a breaking point – that was the claim made by Li Edelkoort. One of the world’s most famous trend forecasters announced that fashion is dead and provided some hard facts to support this statement – an education system encouraging students to emulate big names, the loss of competence and the rise of fashion marketing that kills originality in design. Edelkoort called for taking a step back and returning to the basics of ‘couture’, while also arguing that trends should be considered from a more anthropological point of view. favorite 2 Your avatar Add comment Patagonia : We’re in business to save our home planet. Our Reason for Being At Patagonia, we appreciate that all life on earth is under threat of extinction. We aim to use the resources we have—our business, our investments, our voice and our imaginations—to do something about it. Patagonia grew out of a small company that made tools for climbers. Alpinism remains at the heart of a worldwide business that still makes clothes for climbing—as well as for skiing, snowboarding, surfing, fly fishing, mountain biking and trail running. These are silent sports. None require an engine; rarely do they deliver the cheers of a crowd. In each, reward comes in the form of hard-won grace and moments of connection with nature. As the climate crisis deepens, we see a potential, even probable end to such moments, and so we’re fighting to save them. We donate our time, services and at least 1 percent of our sales to help hundreds of grassroots organizations all over the world so that they can remain vigilant, and protect what’s irreplaceable. At the same time, we know that we risk saving a tree only to lose the forest—a livable planet. As the loss of biodiversity, arable soils, coral reefs and fresh water all accelerate, we are doing our best to address the causes, and not just symptoms, of global warming. Staying true to our core values during forty-plus years in business has helped us create a company we're proud to run and work for. To stay in business for at least forty more, we must defend the place we all call home. Core Values Our values reflect those of a business started by a band of climbers and surfers, and the minimalist style they promoted. The approach we take toward product design demonstrates a bias for simplicity and utility. Build the best product Our criteria for the best product rests on function, repairability, and, foremost, durability. Among the most direct ways we can limit ecological impacts is with goods that last for generations or can be recycled so the materials in them remain in use. Making the best product matters for saving the planet. Cause no unnecessary harm We know that our business activity—from lighting stores to dyeing shirts—is part of the problem. We work steadily to change our business practices and share what we’ve learned. But we recognize that this is not enough. We seek not only to do less harm, but more good. Use business to protect nature The challenges we face as a society require leadership. Once we identify a problem, we act. We embrace risk and act to protect and restore the stability, integrity and beauty of the web of life. Not bound by convention Our success—and much of the fun—lies in developing new ways to do things. Patagonia : We’re in business to save our home planet. Our Reason for Being At Patagonia, we appreciate that all life on earth is under threat of extinction. We aim to use the resources we have—our business, our investments, our voice and our imaginations—to do something about it. Patagonia grew out of a small company that made tools for climbers. Alpinism remains at the heart of a worldwide business that still makes clothes for climbing—as well as for skiing, snowboarding, surfing, fly fishing, mountain biking and trail running. These are silent sports. None require an engine; rarely do they deliver the cheers of a crowd. In each, reward comes in the form of hard-won grace and moments of connection with nature. As the climate crisis deepens, we see a potential, even probable end to such moments, and so we’re fighting to save them. We donate our time, services and at least 1 percent of our sales to help hundreds of grassroots organizations all over the world so that they can remain vigilant, and protect what’s irreplaceable. At the same time, we know that we risk saving a tree only to lose the forest—a livable planet. As the loss of biodiversity, arable soils, coral reefs and fresh water all accelerate, we are doing our best to address the causes, and not just symptoms, of global warming. Staying true to our core values during forty-plus years in business has helped us create a company we're proud to run and work for. To stay in business for at least forty more, we must defend the place we all call home. Core Values Our values reflect those of a business started by a band of climbers and surfers, and the minimalist style they promoted. The approach we take toward product design demonstrates a bias for simplicity and utility. Build the best product Our criteria for the best product rests on function, repairability, and, foremost, durability. Among the most direct ways we can limit ecological impacts is with goods that last for generations or can be recycled so the materials in them remain in use. Making the best product matters for saving the planet. Cause no unnecessary harm We know that our business activity—from lighting stores to dyeing shirts—is part of the problem. We work steadily to change our business practices and share what we’ve learned. But we recognize that this is not enough. We seek not only to do less harm, but more good. Use business to protect nature The challenges we face as a society require leadership. Once we identify a problem, we act. We embrace risk and act to protect and restore the stability, integrity and beauty of the web of life. Not bound by convention Our success—and much of the fun—lies in developing new ways to do things. favorite 1 Your avatar Add comment Inspiring Manifestos For a Zero Waste Vision - Education is key Inspiring Manifestos For a Zero Waste Vision - Education is key "If we knew the origins of everything we were wearing, the hours it took to produce, the production methods, the materials, would that garment suddenly mean something more to us than just something we put on our backs?" -1Granery "Education is the only way we can change this. By engaging our consumer; by engaging designers; by engaging the industry in general; we can try to make some change." - Kristan Nuttall favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Cultural Agenda Cultural Agenda Small batch collections -- Jesse Kamm https://jessekamm.world/sustainability-and-ethics/ Capsule Wardrobe -- Encircled https://www.encircled.ca favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment 10 Principles of Burning Man 10 Principles of Burning Man Radical Inclusion Anyone may be a part of Burning Man. We welcome and respect the stranger. No prerequisites exist for participation in our community. Gifting Burning Man is devoted to acts of gift giving. The value of a gift is unconditional. Gifting does not contemplate a return or an exchange for something of equal value. Decommodification In order to preserve the spirit of gifting, our community seeks to create social environments that are unmediated by commercial sponsorships, transactions, or advertising. We stand ready to protect our culture from such exploitation. We resist the substitution of consumption for participatory experience. Radical Self-reliance Burning Man encourages the individual to discover, exercise and rely on his or her inner resources. Radical Self-expression Radical self-expression arises from the unique gifts of the individual. No one other than the individual or a collaborating group can determine its content. It is offered as a gift to others. In this spirit, the giver should respect the rights and liberties of the recipient. Communal Effort Our community values creative cooperation and collaboration. We strive to produce, promote and protect social networks, public spaces, works of art, and methods of communication that support such interaction. Civic Responsibility We value civil society. Community members who organize events should assume responsibility for public welfare and endeavor to communicate civic responsibilities to participants. They must also assume responsibility for conducting events in accordance with local, state and federal laws. Leaving No Trace Our community respects the environment. We are committed to leaving no physical trace of our activities wherever we gather. We clean up after ourselves and endeavor, whenever possible, to leave such places in a better state than when we found them. Participation Our community is committed to a radically participatory ethic. We believe that transformative change, whether in the individual or in society, can occur only through the medium of deeply personal participation. We achieve being through doing. Everyone is invited to work. Everyone is invited to play. We make the world real through actions that open the heart. Immediacy Immediate experience is, in many ways, the most important touchstone of value in our culture. We seek to overcome barriers that stand between us and a recognition of our inner selves, the reality of those around us, participation in society, and contact with a natural world exceeding human powers. No idea can substitute for this experience. favorite 2 Your avatar Add comment The Redress The Redress I find this companies manifesto very empowering and interesting. They hit the main four agendas in sustainability. They bring attention to the public about not only the production of the fashion industry which is more generally known, but they also make aware how much waste is being produced and not reused. Sustainability is not about making clothes out of cotton and materials similar, it is about using what we already have and cutting down on the waste issue that is what is hurting our environment. favorite 1 1 comment Avatar of Anonymous 7d "using what we already have"...so true! Your avatar Add comment A great one A great one This manifesto not only sets out what they believe in (which is often dubious in comparison to some companies’ actions) but they show how they are doing it, even when that means promoting people to not buy as much of their clothing favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Take just what you need Take just what you need The Patagonia manifiesto that speaks to me because they were able to make a sustainable business that does not encourages consumerism. favorite 3 Your avatar Add comment Inspiring Manifestos for our Cultural Agenda: Inspiring Manifestos for our Cultural Agenda: favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment MANIFESTO Fashion revolution Catalytic Clothing MANIFESTO Fashion revolution Catalytic Clothing https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto/ https://vimeo.com/25147895 The first manifesto combines general statements about fashion, as they mention, fashion gives people a voice, making it possible to speak up without fear or fashion conserves and restores the environment, It does not deplete precious resources, degrade our soil, pollute our air and water or harm our health. Fashion protects the welfare of all living things and safeguards our diverse ecosystems. These two ideas are clearly linked with the cultural thinking in sustainability. The second manifesto is an amazing video that combines chemistry with design to show a new statement to support sustainability, mixing an image socially easy to understand and that captures the attention and beyond that, it hides a lot of research and work in order to contribute to create something beneficial for the planet. favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Manifestos Fashion Revolution - We are Fashion Revolution. We are designers, producers, makers, workers and consumers. We are academics, writers, business leaders, brands, retailers, trade unions and policymakers. We are the industry and the public. We are world citizens. We are a movement and a community. We are you. We love fashion. But we don’t want our clothes to exploit people or destroy our planet. We demand radical, revolutionary change. Stella McCartney -We are committed to operating a modern and responsible business. We are agents of change. We challenge and push boundaries to make luxurious products in a way that is fit for the world we live in today and the future: beautiful and sustainable. No compromises. Each decision we make is a symbol of our commitment to defining what the future of fashion looks like. From never using leather or fur and pioneering new alternative materials to utilising cutting edge technologies, pushing towards circularity, protecting ancient and endangered forests and measuring our impact with ground-breaking tools. Vivienne Westwood -People first. Fair supply chain. Living wages. Dignified working conditions. We carry out a Social Impact Report for every collection made in collaboration with the Ethical Fashion Initiative. Social workers are embedded in the communities in which we work, and closely monitor the implementation of our code of conduct. Extensive data is collected to carefully measure the impact of each order, to ensure that the work is positively impacting the lives of the artisans and that our projects are working towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Manifestos Fashion Revolution - We are Fashion Revolution. We are designers, producers, makers, workers and consumers. We are academics, writers, business leaders, brands, retailers, trade unions and policymakers. We are the industry and the public. We are world citizens. We are a movement and a community. We are you. We love fashion. But we don’t want our clothes to exploit people or destroy our planet. We demand radical, revolutionary change. Stella McCartney -We are committed to operating a modern and responsible business. We are agents of change. We challenge and push boundaries to make luxurious products in a way that is fit for the world we live in today and the future: beautiful and sustainable. No compromises. Each decision we make is a symbol of our commitment to defining what the future of fashion looks like. From never using leather or fur and pioneering new alternative materials to utilising cutting edge technologies, pushing towards circularity, protecting ancient and endangered forests and measuring our impact with ground-breaking tools. Vivienne Westwood -People first. Fair supply chain. Living wages. Dignified working conditions. We carry out a Social Impact Report for every collection made in collaboration with the Ethical Fashion Initiative. Social workers are embedded in the communities in which we work, and closely monitor the implementation of our code of conduct. Extensive data is collected to carefully measure the impact of each order, to ensure that the work is positively impacting the lives of the artisans and that our projects are working towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals. favorite 2 Your avatar Add comment Manifesto #SustainableMe Manifesto #SustainableMe This is a series with 6x22 minute episodes plus podcasts, YouTube clips, social media and webside on living sustainability for the engaged millennial. The series is produced by Company of Women on the Screen in partnership with The Edmonton Permaculture Guilt. Sustainable me explores what young people in Edmonton are doing in the fields of food, living spaces, consumerism, transportation, water and ethics. The picture below represent why we need think to be more responsible when we make our choices. It's all about the future, our future! We need to think a little for the next generation. https://sustainablemeyeg.ca/ #SustainableMe favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Economic Agenda Economic Agenda 1. https://www.pvh.com/company/our-values PVH's core values speak to ideas that current economics forget, and places emphasis on things fundamental to succeeding in bringing sustainability to the forefront of fashion such as accountability and partnership. 2. https://hiutdenim.co.uk/blogs/story I feel this company is a great example of taking the emphasis away from profit and placing it on craftmanship. Quality over quantity! 3. https://www.girlfriend.com/pages/about Girlfriend Collective take waste from the ocean and turn it into garments, ensuring great working conditions and minimizing waste along the way. Their product runs are limited and often sell out, again putting the emphasis on quality over quantity. favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Ecological future Ecological future Piñatex is an example of new materials. “Design is not just about product. Design is about responsibility.” Dr Carmen Hijosa https://www.ananas-anam.com The film River Blue http://riverbluethemovie.eco/the-film/ This matters because consumers needs to know about the responsability they have wearing materials and the impact that they have favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Detox My Fashion Detox My Detox My Fashion Detox My Fashion I've always been impressed by the powerful voice of Greenpeace with the Detox Campaign, because I think it really gave a momentum to companies for changing their production model. In seven year Why this matters For decades, companies have chosen to use nature, and in particular our rivers and oceans, as a dumping ground for hazardous chemicals. Communities living near textile manufacturing facilities face water pollution as a daily reality. Regulations have not always prevented the release of toxic chemicals into the environment, particularly in the Global South. That’s why we need companies to commit to end the release of chemicals to stop tarnishing our rivers, lakes, lands, oceans and people. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Manifesto: REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE Manifesto: REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE As per Missouri Department of Natural Resources, “The three R’s – reduce, reuse and recycle – all help to cut down on the amount of waste we throw away. They conserve natural resources, landfill space and energy. Plus, the three R’s save land and money communities must use to dispose of waste in landfills. Siting a new landfill has become difficult and more expensive due to environmental regulations and public opposition.” https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/reduce-reuse-recycle.php favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Manifesto: The Activist Kalpona Akter Founder of the Bangladesh Centre for Worker Solidarity Manifesto: The Activist Kalpona Akter Founder of the Bangladesh Centre for Worker Solidarity An incredibly powerful, brave, strong woman who lobbies for fair wages, safety and the right to form labour unions for those working long hours in harsh conditions at Bangladesh factories. She lives her life in constant danger as she puts herself at odds with powerful factory owners in Bangladesh and continues to position her work to fight for human rights her main purpose in her life. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Manifesto: Fashion Revolution “Who made my Clothes?” Manifesto: Fashion Revolution “Who made my Clothes?” Incredibly talented team headed by Orsola de Castro Fashion Revolution @fash_rev . It’s difficult to put into words quite what the impact has been of this far-reaching manifesto. It has impacted my work so personally and professionally and has created a fire in me to do the right thing no matter what, to respect everyone involved in the process and to empower everyone in the process. We need activism and I am in awe of the women in this world that speak out and honour equality through the work they undertake. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Manifesto Example Manifesto Example 1. Eco-Age https://eco-age.com/ Educating brands within the industry to be more ethical and sustainable. It is important to shift the mindset of both business and consumers, together we can change how the industry works. 2. Redress https://www.redress.com.hk/ Reducing textile waste is one of their goals through educating designers, brands, manufacturers, industry professionals, educational organisations and consumer. It is inspiring because the waste aspect of production is commonly overlooked by consumers. favorite 1 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Ecnomic Ecnomic 1- the respect for all workers, whatever their position and contribution are key for sustainable business models. There is no need for big innovations to apply this. This « only » about changing our mindset. It also ninspired me as it show that we need to make proper use of all the progress in new technologies. It is an enabler that can reinforce our creativityy in delivering quality of work, of life, as well as esteem, respect and emotions. 2 - I was inspired by the second one, as it « personify » the fashion industry, as if we could hear its voice. However this is about us and our power/responsibility to make the change happens. Again, this about mindset and not big discoveries or innovations. It really echos to myself as we can all act in chaning our mindset. https://youtu.be/we_Ze9nOqe0 favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Ecological Agenda Ecological Agenda I think it's crucial for humans to monitor biodiversity and do everything in our power to help it, as we only have one planet. Stella McCartney - Stella McCartney seeks vegan alternatives for leather, uses recycled product, and sources materials such as wool from high-quality welfare farms. The brand looks for full circle clarity, so you know exactly where your item has come from and its complete process. Makai Clothing Co - Donates a percentage of proceeds to sea turtle conservations, as only an estimated 1000 make it to adulthood. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Fashion Manifesto example: SLOW FASHION Fashion Manifesto example: SLOW FASHION In contrast to fast fashion there is the slow fashion movement. It promotes the idea of buying less and knowing where to buy from. Slow fashion is today one of the most important areas to consider, as the discarding of fashion items is increasing every day. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Fashion Manifesto example: UPCYCLING Fashion Manifesto example: UPCYCLING I was first introduced to this manifesto by my university teacher. I find it interesting and relevant as it has the potential to “bring a piece of clothing back to life” by reusing the materials to build new products. For example, the Brazilian brand Insecta Shoes collect different fabrics from pre-existing products and make shoes and bags out of them. The brand is also vegan and promotes sustainable fashion as its premise. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Fashion Manifesto example: FASHION REVOLUTION Fashion Manifesto example: FASHION REVOLUTION While studying fashion I participated in “Fashion Revolution Day”, where I explored different aspects of the manufacturing process. This allowed me to consider the creative process in a different light and caused me to question who is making my clothes and in which conditions they work. It is essential for fashion students to be aware of what happens behind the beautiful campaigns and the images that fast fashion shops have. favorite 1 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Cultural Agenda Manifesto: Reformation Cultural Agenda Manifesto: Reformation Reformation is an incredible example of changing the aesthetics of sustainability. It is making sustainability 'cool' and aspirational for so many young girls. Especially since officially becoming a carbon neutral business and the way they encourage a transparent supply chain. Their new scheme of offsetting is also fantastic favorite 1 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Cultural Agenda Manifesto Example: Eco-Age Cultural Agenda Manifesto Example: Eco-Age Eco-age's manifesto is important to me as this is a company that is trying to change the way we interact with the fashion industry as well as the norms that the fashion industry prescribes to. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Cultural agenda manifesto 3 Cultural agenda manifesto 3 https://www.thredup.com/p/about THINK SECONDHAND FIRST℠ Discover the magic of shopping secondhand. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Cultural agenda Manifesto 2 Cultural agenda Manifesto 2 _'Oh' Sustainabillty: At OhSevenDays we promote the idea of 'slow fashion' and want to contribute to the concept of 'The Power of Circularity'. We produce our garments with sustainability in mind and therefore source materials from 'runoff' fabric rolls. Textile factories often have unused fabric meterage that is typically doomed for landfill due to excess manufacturing or miscalculated consumptions. Being based in Istanbul, one of the textile manufacturing capitals of the world, we are lucky to have access to these factories and their beloved forgotten leftovers! favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Cultural agenda Manifesto Cultural agenda Manifesto At Textile Beat, we love natural, simple, handmade things that don’t cost the Earth. We are endlessly refining the message about mindful, thoughtful ways of dressing that align with our values of authenticity and individuality. In the same way we endlessly upcycle our clothes, here’s the latest version of our slow clothing manifesto favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Cultural Agenda: Manifesto Examples Cultural Agenda: Manifesto Examples 1. REDRESS Started over 10 years ago in Hong Kong, Redress is a NGO working towards reducing textile waste and promote environmental sustainability in the fashion industry. They launched their own Design Award inviting sustainable and zero waste designers globally to compete and showcase their sustainable collections with judges such as Clare Press, Sustainability Editor-at-Large, Vogue Australia and Orsola De Castro, Co-Founder of Fashion Revolution. Their publication Dress [with] Sense is four chapters that encourages you to be more conscious when dressing: BUY better and make more responsible choices when hitting the shops WEAR your clothes more creatively, and rescue hidden treasures from the depths of your wardrobe. CARE for your clothes by learning better more environmentally friendly ways to wash DISPOSE of them by swapping, gifting, donating or recycling – anything but throwing them in the trash! https://www.redress.com.hk/dresswithsense 2. SUSTAINABLE FASHION MATTERZ An online hub for all things sustainable fashion. They along with various other in-the-know bloggers and fashionistas created an e-book The Conscious Closet which breaks down how to value what you have and how to shop in a sustainable manner. A Manifesto of sorts: https://conscious-closet-guide.com/ 3. FASHION REVOLUTION Always a go to for inspiration and updates as well as their 1- point Manifesto which includes aspects of all 4 Agendas open for discussion in this course. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Vaude Company Philosophy - Cultural Agenda Manifesto Example 2 Vaude Company Philosophy - Cultural Agenda Manifesto Example 2 We understand engaging in business as a responsibility for contributing to the public good. We take on responsibility in everything that we do: for our employees and partners around the world, the environment and for following generations. As a company that acts sustainably, we align ourselves with longterm, future oriented, ecological, social and economic goals. We are aware that our company activity involves a burden on the environment. We accept responsibility for this and are constantly working to keep our ecological footprint as small as possible. To this end, we rely on the best available technology in an ecological sense. In addition, we are passionate about innovative and sustainable solutions so that we can blaze a sustainable trail for others to follow. Read more at VAUDE Ecosystem. The strength of our brand and the value of our products are our most valuable resources. Therefore, we at VAUDE focus on our guiding principles – and not on short-term profit maximization. In order to be able to continue along this path autonomously over the long term, we are maintaining our financial independence. See "Sustainable business is worthwhile" https://csr-report.vaude.com/gri-en/vaude/corporate-philosophy.php favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Worn Wear by Patagonia - Cultural Agenda Manifesto Example 1 Worn Wear by Patagonia - Cultural Agenda Manifesto Example 1 Worn Wear is Patagonia's program that keeps gear in action longer. Why extend the life of gear? Because the best thing we can do for the planet is get more use out of stuff we already own, cutting down on consumption. Join us to repair, share and recycle your gear. One of the most responsible things we can do as a company is make high-quality stuff that lasts for years, so you don't have to buy more of it. Keeping clothing in use just nine extra months can reduce the related carbon, water and waste footprints by 20-30%. (WRAP, 2012) https://wornwear.patagonia.com/ favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Social Agenda Manifesto Examples Social Agenda Manifesto Examples My second example is Fashion Revolution, as they were what prompted me to not only create Sustain. but to also educate myself on the disasters fashion can have on humanity. favorite 1 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Social Agenda Manifesto Examples Social Agenda Manifesto Examples Inspired by Fashion Revolution, I created @Sustain.Community on Instagram, my personal manifesto in trying to educated the masses on sustainability in fashion favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Fashion Revolution Fashion Revolution It's time to ask questions and do something. I truly admire Fashion Revolution's dedication. favorite 1 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Social Agenda Manifesto Examples Social Agenda Manifesto Examples Sample 1: Greenpeace Detox Fashion Manifesto This is a global movement of fashionistas, activists, designers and bloggers united by a belief that fashion shouldn't cause toxic pollution. This manifesto is important to me and this matters to me because I believe that brands and suppliers must act immediately to stop poisoning waterways around the world with hazardous chemicals and this speaks to me because I strongly believe people should have the right to have clean water and food. Sample 2: Open Source Fashion Manifesto Designers and innovators from Martijn van Strien & Vera de Pont teamed up and wrote a manifesto together that expresses their shared vision for an Open Source fashion industry. This manifesto speaks to me because it addresses designers and fashion businesses to be more opened about their supply chain. This matters to me because it offers a new perspective on how we perceive and wear clothing, and holds ideas for renewed excitement in a more sustainable, fair and technology driven global fashion system. http://www.martijnvanstrien.com/open-source-fashion-manifesto favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Manifesto that speaks to me, MAKE SMTHNG aims to create a community of changemakers that I wish to be part of: MAKE SMTHNG supports and promotes a movement of makers and alternatives to consumerism! MAKE SMTHNG is about taking action for a better world. It is a community of making that challenges our consumerist culture – instead of going shopping, we will spend quality time with friends, family and our community. We create events where we teach each other new skills and fun, creative and beautiful ways to make the most of the resources around us: by sharing, repairing, making and doing it ourselves we transform old things into something new and awesome. Together, we can step out of our wasteful overconsumption and give our beautiful Earth a break! Manifesto that speaks to me, MAKE SMTHNG aims to create a community of changemakers that I wish to be part of: MAKE SMTHNG supports and promotes a movement of makers and alternatives to consumerism! MAKE SMTHNG is about taking action for a better world. It is a community of making that challenges our consumerist culture – instead of going shopping, we will spend quality time with friends, family and our community. We create events where we teach each other new skills and fun, creative and beautiful ways to make the most of the resources around us: by sharing, repairing, making and doing it ourselves we transform old things into something new and awesome. Together, we can step out of our wasteful overconsumption and give our beautiful Earth a break! https://www.makesmthng.org/ favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Social Agenda Social Agenda I chose Fashion Revolution, as the organisation promoting change, speaking for the people making our clothes, and Reformation, as a brand that puts the people that makes the clothes at the centre of their operations. favorite 1 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Human Capital Values Human Capital Values 1. Being an apparel designer it was challenging to find a way to recycle my scraps. I couldn't just throw them away. Upon scrupulous internet searches I finally found re: loom. This organization takes fabric scraps, breaks them down to their fiber state, and weaves them into home textiles. The best part is they employ homeless women. "With a stable salary, 100% healthcare coverage, and opportunities to engage in the operation of the weavehouse, employees gain a financial foundation, leadership skills, and a sense of purpose and accomplishment" https://www.reloom.org/ourstory/ 2. I also find it interesting how celebrities are also their own brand. They also have their own manifestos whether they realize it or not. I find it encouraging when a celebrity can take their voice and expand on their values. Jessie Ware, UK vocalist extraordinaire, will launch a kids line, anyware. Their site has not launched yet but this line gives a straight forward explanation of this company's directives. "Designed to grow with your child, anyware encourages you to buy smarter and wear for longer." https://www.instagram.com/anyware_kids/?hl=en favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Patagonia Patagonia Everything Patagonia stands for makes their manifesto radical. favorite 1 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Cultural Agenda Manifesto Examples Cultural Agenda Manifesto Examples 1. Fashion Revolution We are Fashion Revolution. We are designers, producers, makers, workers and consumers. We are academics, writers, business leaders, brands, retailers, trade unions and policymakers. We are the industry and the public. We are world citizens. We are a movement and a community. We are you. We love fashion. But we don’t want our clothes to exploit people or destroy our planet. We demand radical, revolutionary change. This is our dream… 2. Stella McCartney We are agents of change. We challenge and push boundaries to make luxurious products in a way that is fit for the world we live in today and the future: beautiful and sustainable. No compromises. Each decision we make is a symbol of our commitment to defining what the future of fashion looks like. From never using leather or fur and pioneering new alternative materials to utilising cutting edge technologies, pushing towards circularity, protecting ancient and endangered forests and measuring our impact with ground-breaking tools. Both of these manifestos encourage me to push boundaries and to be a change maker. They both give me hope that everyone could (and should) do their part in being more sustainable. Both manifestos are demanding change and I think a huge part of that will start with our culture. favorite 1 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu CARING IS WEARING CARING IS WEARING The awareness of what surround us is the key to change. We can still survive with less plastic. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Social, Economic Agenda Social, Economic Agenda Everlane has a great and very important manifesto that is only the stronger for adding radical transparency right into the manifesto. I believe transparency is a very important part of any agenda as without it, it's impossible to know whether a company is just greenwashing or not.. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Social Agenda Social Agenda David's Bridal publicly committed to only hire contractors that provide workers with a clean, safe and healthful work environment designed to prevent accidents and injuries. All employees and management who have direct responsibility for supply chain management are trained on the provisions of the Code of Conduct. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Economical Agenda Economical Agenda 1. Scoula alta Sartoria - https://www.brioni.com/ch/scuola-alta-sartoria_section Brioni in 1985 has opened a high school level program in Penne with the focus on educating the new generations with their craft, sensitivity and house history. I believe that if more fashion companies would invest more on sharing their sensitivity and their crafts with more people/consumers, instead of only focus on their profit, there would be a possibility for a change in the mentality of the costumers consumption behaviour. In other side, if more apparel companies would focus on good professional training with young generations, again, instead of cutting costs in production and/or development and send the factory to a cheaper country, there would certainly be a notable change in many different levels. 2. Honest By Honest By is a label based in Antwerp. It is the first 100% transparent fashion label. Which means that every single piece that was made under the labels name, was also documented and shared with the costumer: from the production of fabric, meters of fabric consumption, hours of work, transport, and so on. I think that more people and companies, big or small, should take this as an example. I am not saying that everyone should start taking note of everything until the last millimeter of fabric. I am saying more that consumers should be more aware of what they are buying and it is up to the labels to make sure that their fabric, work place, and so on, are responsible choices towards earth, animals and everyone. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Free Cycle Free Cycle When I moved to London, 10 years ago, is when I discovered this amazing thing of let possessions cycle from one owner to another. It is a great example of intelligence and sustainability. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Remain loyal to your existing values Remain loyal to your existing values "From our cliff top workshop in St. Agnes, we remain true to our founding commitments: product, environment and people." favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Cultural Agenda Cultural Agenda The Fashion Revolution Manifesto is my first choice for many reasons. The Rana Plaza disaster had for me a significant impact on my life. I discovered Fashion Revolution at its creation and signed my first manifesto about fashion. Even if I've never been a fast fashion consumer, I felt concerned about what happened this day, and I decided to take action. This manifesto reflects my values. https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto My second choice is the Viviene Westwood Manifesto Active Resistance to Propaganda. A subversive figure, activist, pioneer, a woman strongly committed to the fight against consumerism and climate change, she is very inspiring. "The most important about the manifesto is that it is a practice. If you follow it your life will change. In the pursuit of culture you will start to think If you change your life, you change the world. " http://activeresistance.co.uk/getalife/manifesto.html# My third choice is the Open Source Fashion Manifesto by Martijn van Strien and Vera de Pont. They propose an alternative model for a fairer fashion industry where the consumer is fashion's rightful driving force. “Make it last”; “download it here”; “you made it, now change it.” http://www.martijnvanstrien.com/open-source-fashion-manifesto favorite 1 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Social, Cultural and Ecological Manifesto Social, Cultural and Ecological Manifesto Since my childhood I have been raised thanks to my Mom according to sustainability values. She made our clothes, bags, home ware items, everything she could manage. We always enjoyed home made food and alternative medicine. This open-minded, open-hearted lifestyle taught me everything about the real human values. Throughout my career I learnt, that I care mostly about social and individual well-being, healthy diet, conscious living and compassionate consumer behaviour (especially in the fashion and beauty industry), where we are aware of all the stages and history of the item we purchase and make sure we handle it with care, so it lasts long or recycle it, reuse it, helping and protecting the planet and all its inhabitants. I truly admire all different cultures and traditions, therefore support artisan made fashion and deeply care about those people's wellbeing and normal living conditions, who are creating the everyday products, we are encountaring during our lives. favorite 2 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu My own culture My own culture I am looking at a cultural manifesto for "me" for 2019. I already have more "stuff" than I need and if I change some of my behaviours and share my strategy with others close to me, then this "act local think global" approach hopefully makes a contribution to sustainability in the fashion business. This will mean no clothing purchases for 2019 unless replacing something vital thats worn out, enjoy more what I already have, unsubscribe from retail emails and favourites websites to reduce temptation, recycle unwanted stuff, discuss my reasons and objectives with friends and perhaps influence their thoughts and behaviour and maybe look for opportunities to talk to students at local colleges about this issue. favorite 1 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Cultural Agenda Cultural Agenda Good planet fondation Paris by Yann Arthus Bertrand By opening this place the fondation a revolution through culture. They are showing how sustainability can be accessible using YAB documentaries to broadcast human stories, companies actions... Outdoor events are happening during summer, and a botanical and vegetable garden are set. Entrance is free... Accessible to the higher numbers. This place advocate for : curiosity and open-mindedness to the world and how people live and think abroad, therefore how they consume and manufacture. 2.Dress with sense Because it's questioning the matter of responsible ownership And their manifesto : BUY better and make more responsible choices when hitting the shops WEAR your clothes more creatively, and rescue hidden treasures from the depths of your wardrobe. CARE for your clothes by learning better more environmentally friendly ways to wash DISPOSE of them by swapping, gifting, donating or recycling – anything but throwing them in the trash! 3. Les Récupérables A fashion brand which is using the circular economic logic for up-cycling fabrics, creating limited creatives series of fashion made in France favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Social, Ecological, and Cultural Manifesto Social, Ecological, and Cultural Manifesto I wholeheartedly relate to Fashion Revolution's Manifesto. It covers almost every area that I am passionate about in my journey to create a sustainable children's fashion line. One thing I truly like to see in Fashion Manifestos - inclusivity. Clothing that can be worn by anyone, anywhere, regardless of ability, disability, gender, etc. Inclusivity, human rights, human safety, the health of the earth - these are all important to me and the foundation that I want to lay out for our own fashion line. favorite 2 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Ecological Ecological I love reformation's manifesto and the whole way the brand is advertised. They even recently introduced a scheme for the USA where you can switch to wind energy through their website and get credit on their website. Their manifesto is very clear: helping out the planet acknowledging that we will still be buying clothes. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Ecological Manifesto Ecological Manifesto She is my inspirational example of sustainability. Her action spoke so loud, she managed to resolve a huge problem created by wrong politics. favorite 2 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Ecological and Cultural Agenda - Manifesto Ecological and Cultural Agenda - Manifesto TNF with the program closes the loop and engages consumers in recycling clothes for the benefit of outdoor environment. These actions help building awareness of clothing consumption, apparel footprint and gives the opportunity to actively be part and build up sustainable culture. Recycle your used apparel and footwear (any condition, any brand) at our stores and earn a $10 reward toward your next purchase of $100 or more at The North Face. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Economic Agenda - Manifesto Economic Agenda - Manifesto Below manifesto of Brunello Cuccinelli is a very good example to me of company of sustainable prosperity. I believe in a humanistic enterprise: business should comply in the noblest manner with all the rules of ethics that man has devised over the centuries. I dream about a form of humanistic modern capitalism with strong ancient roots, where profit is made without harm or offence to anyone, and part of it is set aside for any initiative that can really improve the condition of human life: services, schools, places of worship and cultural heritage. http://investor.brunellocucinelli.com/en/business-model/gracious-growth-and-healthy-profitability favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Social&Ecological Agendas Social&Ecological Agendas Sustainable farming and cultural heritage conservation entails better livelihoods for farmers and artisans ussually living in remote areas in struggling situation. These two practise are stongly intewined since they generates a positive impact not only on the environment but also on the community. Threads of Life is committed to protect the weaving and natural dyes knowledge of the indonesian people in Bali through fair working businesses providing them a more sustainable source of revenue while the BCI initiative ptomote the sustainable cotton farming around the globe in order to reduce the environmental problems linked to the cotton production and to sustain the cotton farmers villages which suffer from an high volatility of the cost pricing, soil deterioration and air&water pollution due to the use of pestices. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Ecological Agenda Ecological Agenda https://www.patagonia.com/company-info.html Patagonia's mission statement is ideally what I would like to reflect in my future practices. Making well constructed garments, that cause no harm, and promote the protection of nature. ____ Noah's mission statement is something that most brands should strive to be: open about their goals and using their brand as a platform for speaking/educating their customers about pertinent issues. favorite 1 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Cultural Agenda Cultural Agenda These two companies reflects my values on how to shift consumers perception towards clothing consumption. Fashion for Good Experience: Innovation and technology matters for sustainable and circular fashion. I also believe that fashion can be a force for good through experience. The industry players are driven to collaborate and the consumers are encouraged to experience the future fashion. This has been one of many creative ways to shift consumers perception towards fast fashion, so they can also take part in changing the face of fashion industry. Eileen Fisher: Human rights and sustainability are the cause of a business runs well. Social and environmental injustice are reasons to do things differently. Using eco-friendly fibers, responsible dyes, leaving less fabric waste, valuing garment workers, being transparent on the supply chain, and taking full responsibility on the clothes we made by taking them back for further use are everything the industry players need to take part in shaping the fashion future. Consumer education by introducing this kind of business also matters so they can put more respect on the clothes they wear and will voluntarily take part for a better fashion future. favorite 2 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Social Agenda Social Agenda I am drawn about women empowerment movement as we live in a patriarchal society and as fashion now is being a really good way to spread the word out and a measure of protest. For example in the Missoni fashion show in 2017 as all models were the pussy hat staging a protest and supporting the movement. You can find below the website of the pussy hat project. favorite 2 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Equity : Economical/social Equity : Economical/social the countries in where products are sourced are used and taken advantage of because of the cheap labour and cheap production. a lot of these workers choose to work within clothes factories as it os the best option from a bad bunch , this still does not make it a good working place. I am motivated to connect consumers back with the makers and farmers. https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto/ after watching 'the true cost' on Netflix they viewed so many avenues from effects on the land to effects on the people. my agendas for this keep overlapping but I'm keeping it open as it is a circular economy so one effect the others. I have been inspired from College by taking part in the SDC Competition where students work there projects into sustainable outlook. this prepared me to think and observe https://sdc.org.uk/competition/sdc-international-design-competition-2019/ favorite 2 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Ecological Ecological The Nature Conservancy The Nature Conservancy began when leading scientists, committed citizens and dedicated leaders came together with a shared vision to protect and care for nature. From our first land purchase to our latest water fund, we are constantly evolving to bring innovative solutions to the challenges facing our world. favorite 2 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Ecological Ecological Big Yellow Taxi - Joni Mitchell They paved paradise And put up a parking lot With a pink hotel, a boutique And a swinging hot spot Don't it always seem to go That you don't know what you've got 'Till it's gone They paved paradise And put up a parking lot They took all the trees And put them in a tree museum And they charged all the people............ favorite 2 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Manifesto Manifesto Patagonia https://www.patagonia.com/company-info.html I love the manifesto for Patagonia. I'm currently reading the book 'Let my people go surfing' which basically acts as a manifesto for Patagonia. They give 1% of their sales to grassroots organisations. I believe this is something my company will strive to achieve. Cubism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cubism I've picked 'Cubism' as I identify with the revolutionary ideas and thinking differently. Traditions can be useful but certain rules are there to be broken. I feel to get to a sustainable industry and sustainable world then we're going to have to break a few traditions along the way. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Ecological Agenda Ecological Agenda http://www.cabuya.es/ favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Economical and Ecological Agenda Economical and Ecological Agenda CABUYA: “ WE ARE SUSTAINABLES” One of the companies that I have found that best reflects my values and agendas is "Cabuya". It is a company that uses recycled fabric for the manufacture of its garments as it appears in the attached image. In addition, the packaging is made with natural material. On the other hand, the production is carried out locally, thus ensuring the quality of the work done by hand and in the best conditions.Therefore, the idea that I personally would like to transmit with my manifesto is put into value: sustainable garments without renouncing design. http://www.cabuya.es/ favorite 1 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Ecological agenda Ecological agenda -I decided to pick descriptions of brands from North America as fashion manifesto examples. -I believe it's great that these brands explicitly express their commitment in relation to nature conservation. 1. Kromagnon (USA) KROMAGNON is a sustainable and eco-friendly high street label featuring both menswear and womenswear. KROMAGNON's mission is to prove that sustainable and eco-friendly clothing can be trendy, fashionable and amazing. https://www.kromagnon.com 2. Anian (Canada) Anian was created to design garments that are practical for a variety of weather conditions and social occasions without harming the environment. https://anianmfg.ca favorite 1 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Sustainable Fashion Manifesto: Central Saint Martins x LVMH Sustainable Fashion Manifesto: Central Saint Martins x LVMH This particular project by Central Saint Martins students in collaboration wi th LVMH caught my interest. As a recent fashion graduate myself, I found the concept of critically engaging with sustainable design from the perspective of a fashion student fascinating. It was conceptual work with a disruptive spirit and an underlying critique of the luxury fashion's harmful impact on the environment and on society. I think it is vital as the future generation of designers to question the status quo by not only demanding fair practices from brands but by also starting with ourselves. Using our own practice to incorporate sustainable materials and methods, advocating for transparency and having strong design and ethical principles. Each year Central Saint Martin’s Fashion programme initiate a number of dedicated sustainable fashion projects that provide students with an opportunity to understand the issues and develop design responses. These projects involve industry partners who provide real world context as well as additional activists, experts and stakeholders who collectively create an immersive experience that exposes students to the latest thinking and approaches. A recent collaboration between LVMH and BA Fashion Design with Marketing and Fashion Journalism saw LVMH brands generously donate rolls of waste fabrics such as wool, cotton and polyester. In response, students added value by creatively reusing and repurposing materials that would otherwise be used as landfill. The results went beyond ‘upcycling’ to offer a range of witty, poetic, imaginative and highly crafted responses which can be viewed on the 1Granary website. favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu CULTURAL AGENDA MANIFESTO 1.618 Paris CULTURAL AGENDA MANIFESTO 1.618 Paris http://www.1618-paris.com/ 1.618 is a mathematical proportion that represents universal harmony. Nature, creation and beauty at the service of a world in constant mutation. 1.618 is an international network of luxury professionals and consumers which promotes the exchange of ideas, information and networking and also serves as a bridge between the creative industry and consumer demands to foster sustainable development.It is convinced that sustainable development is compatible with Creation, Quality and Aesthetics. 1.618 Paris promote sustainable luxury brands on an international scale and provide direct access to the public FASHION FOR GOOD https://fashionforgood.com/ FFG is a global movement of change maker. It is a platform for sustainable innovation, a call for industry-wide collaboration. It is here to make ALL FASHION GOOD : Good Materials – safe, healthy and designed for reuse and recycling Good Economy – growing, circular, shared and benefiting everyone Good Energy – renewable and clean Good Water – clean and available to all Good Lives – living and working conditions that are just, safe and dignified MATTER https://shop.matterprints.com/ "Ultimately we want to change consumer culture and inspire the importance of provenance. We believe that where something is made, and why, matters." favorite 2 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Two Manifestos and business models that have spoken to me... Two Manifestos and business models that have spoken to me... There are two companies who are feel are good examples of sustainable businesses (as sustainable as they do far have managed to be) that I have chosen to upload for this task. One is a fashion company as this is relevant to my field and the other being a food business as I feel this is an industry that’s probably leading the way for change more so in Australia than fashion is. Here they are; THE SOURCE BULK FOODS https://thesourcebulkfoods.com.au/ This is an Aussie food company that encourages zero waste regarding food consumption as well as doing away with packaging. You bring in your jars and cloth bags and only purchase exactly what you need and store it in your take away containers. This company makes me feel like everyone should be doing this as much as possible - especially large supermarkets. The amount of food wastage and non recyclable packaging is terrible and it’s burning up our resources. This makes me want to be very aware of how I package and send my online garments I will be selling as well as not appealing to consumers being excessive and influencing them to buy things they don’t need. REFORMATION https://www.thereformation.com/pages/sustainable-practices Reformation is a fashion brand that is probably as sustainable as you can currently be in a fashion brand and there is just too much to go into so please look at the link if your not aware of their practices. They are completely transparent in their business practices and explain as much about the life cycle of their design through to production and sales as possible. Reformation make me want to also be transparent about the culture of my company, who I work with and what I worth with to make a garment. They make me feel that I need to be more responsible in designing fashion garments. They also remind me that sustainable fashion can look cool and relevant rather than overly earthy and simplistic as is the more common thread for sustainable fashion brands. It’s more about making what we want to design and wear sustainable rather than trying to influence people into an entirely new aesthetic that I personally feel is not impressing the masses due to its lack of appeal. Another great example of that is of course Stella McCartney favorite_border 0 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Cultural Agenda - Manifestos examples Cultural Agenda - Manifestos examples Fashion Revolution is a very interesting organization which includes the four Agendas demands. I focused on the cultural one and find various contributions to the manifesto. It helps to focus on our individual responsabilities and realize that everyone has a role to play in the environment saving through fashion. Here are two significant additions to the manifesto from two signatories. 1. I am driven to have a clothing brand that is caring of the environment and of the self. If you are what you eat then you are what you wear - Erin Robertson 2. It is time to join efforts and protect our environment, time to demand transparency for the fashion industry - Viktoria Modesta These two expressions really speak to me. I see myself as an entrepreneur in 5 years, in the fashion field. I would love to launch my own business in sustainable clothes. Promoting respect for the nature and for the human being is more than essential today, this will turned vital. By paying attention to sustainable clothes respectful towards the environment, we conserve our whole environment: financial and natural. Businesses have to keep transparent all of their processes to gain trust and enjoying profits thereafter. Companies which listen to their new clients needs increase their profit possibilities. Customers are satisfied to be listened and this creates a virtuous circle. favorite 1 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Manifestos Manifestos The first, and very relevant to our topic, is Fashion Revolution’s recent manifesto. It can be found here https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto/ It details the drastic changes needed in the industry to help prevent the destruction of our planet. The second manifesto I’ve chosen is that of the small independent fashion label Birdsong London. I’ve chosen this because it’s more relatable to me as someone working with a small London brand, and gives me inspiration for how, even at a small level, I can take action for good. It can be found here https://birdsong.london/birdsongbecause-manifesto-black-friday-beyond/ favorite 2 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Cultural Agenda Manifesto Cultural Agenda Manifesto 1. Environmentally friendly and modern. I believe that sustainable fashion doesn't have to be only neutral tones and dyes, natural fabrics etc - it still can be quirky and bold, up to date, modern. 2. High quality promoting less consumerism. Nowadays we have lost the sight of the big picture and worship luxury that not only isn't always sustainable, but also promotes consumerism. We look at influencers, celebrities, public figures and envy their luxurious lifestyle then try and copy them by supporting fast fashion products. This all starts with us not being in tune with our core values, living miserable lives, being affected by outside opinions and stereotypes and not focusing and asking ourselves what makes us happy, being true to ourselves. We start believing that pretty things will buy us happiness, but we forget about the consequences and that happiness is the feeling, not materialistic things. 3. Style isn't trends. I believe in unique and sustainable fashion that can also have the luxurious appeal, yet focus on less, but higher quality. I believe that style doesn't have to meet the trends that expire weekly and are dictated by fast fashion brands. I believe that style can also be a feeling, a unique character, a story. We can look at history for inspiration, source second-hand, vintage clothing to find our own unique style, yet still look modern and luxurious if we want. It takes more time and effort, but it can also be more affordable and better for environment. Vaida | wearing second hand outfit. favorite 2 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Anti_Fashion, Li Edelkoort - Cultural Agenda Anti_Fashion, Li Edelkoort - Cultural Agenda Whilst I don't agree that fashion is dead, I find a lot of the ideas in Li Edelkoort's manifesto interesting. Especially around fast fashion, and how we use or maybe even abuse textiles, and the process of making in our culture. The manifesto is pessimistic but does make me think about how I might change my own practice. favorite 2 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu Guerrilla Girls - Social Agenda Guerrilla Girls - Social Agenda I am drawn to the Guerrilla Girls, a group of anonymous artists who since 1984 have been working to expose sexual and racial discrimination against women in the art world. A lot of their work feature posters with calls to action demanding change. Their work is important to me because they explore why women are not valued financially or culturally in the same way as men. favorite 1 Avatarul tău Adaugă comentariu favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Detox My Fashion Detox My Fashion I've always been impressed by the powerful voice of Greenpeace with the Detox Campaign, because I think it really gave a momentum to companies for changing their production model. The results of the first seven years of the campaign make me think positively the change is actually possible. Why this matters For decades, companies have chosen to use nature, and in particular our rivers and oceans, as a dumping ground for hazardous chemicals. Communities living near textile manufacturing facilities face water pollution as a daily reality. Regulations have not always prevented the release of toxic chemicals into the environment, particularly in the Global South. That’s why we need companies to commit to end the release of chemicals to stop tarnishing our rivers, lakes, lands, oceans and people. favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Manifesto: REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE Manifesto: REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE As per Missouri Department of Natural Resources, “The three R’s – reduce, reuse and recycle – all help to cut down on the amount of waste we throw away. They conserve natural resources, landfill space and energy. Plus, the three R’s save land and money communities must use to dispose of waste in landfills. Siting a new landfill has become difficult and more expensive due to environmental regulations and public opposition.” https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/reduce-reuse-recycle.php favorite 2 Your avatar Add comment Manifesto: The Activist Kalpona Akter Founder of the Bangladesh Centre for Worker Solidarity Manifesto: The Activist Kalpona Akter Founder of the Bangladesh Centre for Worker Solidarity An incredibly powerful, brave, strong woman who lobbies for fair wages, safety and the right to form labour unions for those working long hours in harsh conditions at Bangladesh factories. She lives her life in constant danger as she puts herself at odds with powerful factory owners in Bangladesh and continues to position her work to fight for human rights her main purpose in her life. favorite 2 Your avatar Add comment Manifesto: Fashion Revolution “Who made my Clothes?” Manifesto: Fashion Revolution “Who made my Clothes?” Incredibly talented team headed by Orsola de Castro Fashion Revolution @fash_rev . It’s difficult to put into words quite what the impact has been of this far-reaching manifesto. It has impacted my work so personally and professionally and has created a fire in me to do the right thing no matter what, to respect everyone involved in the process and to empower everyone in the process. We need activism and I am in awe of the women in this world that speak out and honour equality through the work they undertake. favorite 2 Your avatar Add comment Manifesto Example Manifesto Example 1. Eco-Age https://eco-age.com/ Educating brands within the industry to be more ethical and sustainable. It is important to shift the mindset of both business and consumers, together we can change how the industry works. 2. Redress https://www.redress.com.hk/ Reducing textile waste is one of their goals through educating designers, brands, manufacturers, industry professionals, educational organisations and consumer. It is inspiring because the waste aspect of production is commonly overlooked by consumers. favorite 1 Your avatar Add comment Ecnomic Ecnomic 1- the respect for all workers, whatever their position and contribution are key for sustainable business models. There is no need for big innovations to apply this. This « only » about changing our mindset. It also ninspired me as it show that we need to make proper use of all the progress in new technologies. It is an enabler that can reinforce our creativityy in delivering quality of work, of life, as well as esteem, respect and emotions. 2 - I was inspired by the second one, as it « personify » the fashion industry, as if we could hear its voice. However this is about us and our power/responsibility to make the change happens. Again, this about mindset and not big discoveries or innovations. It really echos to myself as we can all act in chaning our mindset. https://youtu.be/we_Ze9nOqe0 favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Ecological Agenda Ecological Agenda I think it's crucial for humans to monitor biodiversity and do everything in our power to help it, as we only have one planet. Stella McCartney - Stella McCartney seeks vegan alternatives for leather, uses recycled product, and sources materials such as wool from high-quality welfare farms. The brand looks for full circle clarity, so you know exactly where your item has come from and its complete process. Makai Clothing Co - Donates a percentage of proceeds to sea turtle conservations, as only an estimated 1000 make it to adulthood. favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Fashion Manifesto example: SLOW FASHION Fashion Manifesto example: SLOW FASHION In contrast to fast fashion there is the slow fashion movement. It promotes the idea of buying less and knowing where to buy from. Slow fashion is today one of the most important areas to consider, as the discarding of fashion items is increasing every day. favorite 3 Your avatar Add comment Fashion Manifesto example: UPCYCLING Fashion Manifesto example: UPCYCLING I was first introduced to this manifesto by my university teacher. I find it interesting and relevant as it has the potential to “bring a piece of clothing back to life” by reusing the materials to build new products. For example, the Brazilian brand Insecta Shoes collect different fabrics from pre-existing products and make shoes and bags out of them. The brand is also vegan and promotes sustainable fashion as its premise. favorite 1 Your avatar Add comment Fashion Manifesto example: FASHION REVOLUTION Fashion Manifesto example: FASHION REVOLUTION While studying fashion I participated in “Fashion Revolution Day”, where I explored different aspects of the manufacturing process. This allowed me to consider the creative process in a different light and caused me to question who is making my clothes and in which conditions they work. It is essential for fashion students to be aware of what happens behind the beautiful campaigns and the images that fast fashion shops have. favorite 3 Your avatar Add comment Cultural Agenda Manifesto: Reformation Cultural Agenda Manifesto: Reformation Reformation is an incredible example of changing the aesthetics of sustainability. It is making sustainability 'cool' and aspirational for so many young girls. Especially since officially becoming a carbon neutral business and the way they encourage a transparent supply chain. Their new scheme of offsetting is also fantastic favorite 1 Your avatar Add comment Cultural Agenda Manifesto Example: Eco-Age Cultural Agenda Manifesto Example: Eco-Age Eco-age's manifesto is important to me as this is a company that is trying to change the way we interact with the fashion industry as well as the norms that the fashion industry prescribes to. favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Cultural agenda manifesto 3 Cultural agenda manifesto 3 https://www.thredup.com/p/about THINK SECONDHAND FIRST℠ Discover the magic of shopping secondhand. favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Cultural agenda Manifesto 2 Cultural agenda Manifesto 2 _'Oh' Sustainabillty: At OhSevenDays we promote the idea of 'slow fashion' and want to contribute to the concept of 'The Power of Circularity'. We produce our garments with sustainability in mind and therefore source materials from 'runoff' fabric rolls. Textile factories often have unused fabric meterage that is typically doomed for landfill due to excess manufacturing or miscalculated consumptions. Being based in Istanbul, one of the textile manufacturing capitals of the world, we are lucky to have access to these factories and their beloved forgotten leftovers! favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Cultural agenda Manifesto Cultural agenda Manifesto At Textile Beat, we love natural, simple, handmade things that don’t cost the Earth. We are endlessly refining the message about mindful, thoughtful ways of dressing that align with our values of authenticity and individuality. In the same way we endlessly upcycle our clothes, here’s the latest version of our slow clothing manifesto favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Cultural Agenda: Manifesto Examples Cultural Agenda: Manifesto Examples 1. REDRESS Started over 10 years ago in Hong Kong, Redress is a NGO working towards reducing textile waste and promote environmental sustainability in the fashion industry. They launched their own Design Award inviting sustainable and zero waste designers globally to compete and showcase their sustainable collections with judges such as Clare Press, Sustainability Editor-at-Large, Vogue Australia and Orsola De Castro, Co-Founder of Fashion Revolution. Their publication Dress [with] Sense is four chapters that encourages you to be more conscious when dressing: BUY better and make more responsible choices when hitting the shops WEAR your clothes more creatively, and rescue hidden treasures from the depths of your wardrobe. CARE for your clothes by learning better more environmentally friendly ways to wash DISPOSE of them by swapping, gifting, donating or recycling – anything but throwing them in the trash! https://www.redress.com.hk/dresswithsense 2. SUSTAINABLE FASHION MATTERZ An online hub for all things sustainable fashion. They along with various other in-the-know bloggers and fashionistas created an e-book The Conscious Closet which breaks down how to value what you have and how to shop in a sustainable manner. A Manifesto of sorts: https://conscious-closet-guide.com/ 3. FASHION REVOLUTION Always a go to for inspiration and updates as well as their 1- point Manifesto which includes aspects of all 4 Agendas open for discussion in this course. favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Vaude Company Philosophy - Cultural Agenda Manifesto Example 2 Vaude Company Philosophy - Cultural Agenda Manifesto Example 2 We understand engaging in business as a responsibility for contributing to the public good. We take on responsibility in everything that we do: for our employees and partners around the world, the environment and for following generations. As a company that acts sustainably, we align ourselves with longterm, future oriented, ecological, social and economic goals. We are aware that our company activity involves a burden on the environment. We accept responsibility for this and are constantly working to keep our ecological footprint as small as possible. To this end, we rely on the best available technology in an ecological sense. In addition, we are passionate about innovative and sustainable solutions so that we can blaze a sustainable trail for others to follow. Read more at VAUDE Ecosystem. The strength of our brand and the value of our products are our most valuable resources. Therefore, we at VAUDE focus on our guiding principles – and not on short-term profit maximization. In order to be able to continue along this path autonomously over the long term, we are maintaining our financial independence. See "Sustainable business is worthwhile" https://csr-report.vaude.com/gri-en/vaude/corporate-philosophy.php favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Worn Wear by Patagonia - Cultural Agenda Manifesto Example 1 Worn Wear by Patagonia - Cultural Agenda Manifesto Example 1 Worn Wear is Patagonia's program that keeps gear in action longer. Why extend the life of gear? Because the best thing we can do for the planet is get more use out of stuff we already own, cutting down on consumption. Join us to repair, share and recycle your gear. One of the most responsible things we can do as a company is make high-quality stuff that lasts for years, so you don't have to buy more of it. Keeping clothing in use just nine extra months can reduce the related carbon, water and waste footprints by 20-30%. (WRAP, 2012) https://wornwear.patagonia.com/ favorite 1 Your avatar Add comment Social Agenda Manifesto Examples Social Agenda Manifesto Examples My second example is Fashion Revolution, as they were what prompted me to not only create Sustain. but to also educate myself on the disasters fashion can have on humanity. favorite 1 Your avatar Add comment Social Agenda Manifesto Examples Social Agenda Manifesto Examples Inspired by Fashion Revolution, I created @Sustain.Community on Instagram, my personal manifesto in trying to educated the masses on sustainability in fashion favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Fashion Revolution Fashion Revolution It's time to ask questions and do something. I truly admire Fashion Revolution's dedication. favorite 1 Your avatar Add comment Social Agenda Manifesto Examples Social Agenda Manifesto Examples Sample 1: Greenpeace Detox Fashion Manifesto This is a global movement of fashionistas, activists, designers and bloggers united by a belief that fashion shouldn't cause toxic pollution. This manifesto is important to me and this matters to me because I believe that brands and suppliers must act immediately to stop poisoning waterways around the world with hazardous chemicals and this speaks to me because I strongly believe people should have the right to have clean water and food. Sample 2: Open Source Fashion Manifesto Designers and innovators from Martijn van Strien & Vera de Pont teamed up and wrote a manifesto together that expresses their shared vision for an Open Source fashion industry. This manifesto speaks to me because it addresses designers and fashion businesses to be more opened about their supply chain. This matters to me because it offers a new perspective on how we perceive and wear clothing, and holds ideas for renewed excitement in a more sustainable, fair and technology driven global fashion system. http://www.martijnvanstrien.com/open-source-fashion-manifesto favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Manifesto that speaks to me, MAKE SMTHNG aims to create a community of changemakers that I wish to be part of: MAKE SMTHNG supports and promotes a movement of makers and alternatives to consumerism! MAKE SMTHNG is about taking action for a better world. It is a community of making that challenges our consumerist culture – instead of going shopping, we will spend quality time with friends, family and our community. We create events where we teach each other new skills and fun, creative and beautiful ways to make the most of the resources around us: by sharing, repairing, making and doing it ourselves we transform old things into something new and awesome. Together, we can step out of our wasteful overconsumption and give our beautiful Earth a break! Manifesto that speaks to me, MAKE SMTHNG aims to create a community of changemakers that I wish to be part of: MAKE SMTHNG supports and promotes a movement of makers and alternatives to consumerism! MAKE SMTHNG is about taking action for a better world. It is a community of making that challenges our consumerist culture – instead of going shopping, we will spend quality time with friends, family and our community. We create events where we teach each other new skills and fun, creative and beautiful ways to make the most of the resources around us: by sharing, repairing, making and doing it ourselves we transform old things into something new and awesome. Together, we can step out of our wasteful overconsumption and give our beautiful Earth a break! https://www.makesmthng.org/ favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Social Agenda Social Agenda I chose Fashion Revolution, as the organisation promoting change, speaking for the people making our clothes, and Reformation, as a brand that puts the people that makes the clothes at the centre of their operations. favorite 1 Your avatar Add comment Human Capital Values Human Capital Values 1. Being an apparel designer it was challenging to find a way to recycle my scraps. I couldn't just throw them away. Upon scrupulous internet searches I finally found re: loom. This organization takes fabric scraps, breaks them down to their fiber state, and weaves them into home textiles. The best part is they employ homeless women. "With a stable salary, 100% healthcare coverage, and opportunities to engage in the operation of the weavehouse, employees gain a financial foundation, leadership skills, and a sense of purpose and accomplishment" https://www.reloom.org/ourstory/ 2. I also find it interesting how celebrities are also their own brand. They also have their own manifestos whether they realize it or not. I find it encouraging when a celebrity can take their voice and expand on their values. Jessie Ware, UK vocalist extraordinaire, will launch a kids line, anyware. Their site has not launched yet but this line gives a straight forward explanation of this company's directives. "Designed to grow with your child, anyware encourages you to buy smarter and wear for longer." https://www.instagram.com/anyware_kids/?hl=en favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Patagonia Patagonia Everything Patagonia stands for makes their manifesto radical. favorite 2 Your avatar Add comment Cultural Agenda Manifesto Examples Cultural Agenda Manifesto Examples 1. Fashion Revolution We are Fashion Revolution. We are designers, producers, makers, workers and consumers. We are academics, writers, business leaders, brands, retailers, trade unions and policymakers. We are the industry and the public. We are world citizens. We are a movement and a community. We are you. We love fashion. But we don’t want our clothes to exploit people or destroy our planet. We demand radical, revolutionary change. This is our dream… 2. Stella McCartney We are agents of change. We challenge and push boundaries to make luxurious products in a way that is fit for the world we live in today and the future: beautiful and sustainable. No compromises. Each decision we make is a symbol of our commitment to defining what the future of fashion looks like. From never using leather or fur and pioneering new alternative materials to utilising cutting edge technologies, pushing towards circularity, protecting ancient and endangered forests and measuring our impact with ground-breaking tools. Both of these manifestos encourage me to push boundaries and to be a change maker. They both give me hope that everyone could (and should) do their part in being more sustainable. Both manifestos are demanding change and I think a huge part of that will start with our culture. favorite 1 Your avatar Add comment CARING IS WEARING CARING IS WEARING The awareness of what surround us is the key to change. We can still survive with less plastic. favorite 1 Your avatar Add comment Social, Economic Agenda Social, Economic Agenda Everlane has a great and very important manifesto that is only the stronger for adding radical transparency right into the manifesto. I believe transparency is a very important part of any agenda as without it, it's impossible to know whether a company is just greenwashing or not.. favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Social Agenda Social Agenda David's Bridal publicly committed to only hire contractors that provide workers with a clean, safe and healthful work environment designed to prevent accidents and injuries. All employees and management who have direct responsibility for supply chain management are trained on the provisions of the Code of Conduct. favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Free Cycle Free Cycle When I moved to London, 10 years ago, is when I discovered this amazing thing of let possessions cycle from one owner to another. It is a great example of intelligence and sustainability. favorite 1 Your avatar Add comment Remain loyal to your existing values Remain loyal to your existing values "From our cliff top workshop in St. Agnes, we remain true to our founding commitments: product, environment and people." favorite 1 Your avatar Add comment Cultural Agenda Cultural Agenda The Fashion Revolution Manifesto is my first choice for many reasons. The Rana Plaza disaster had for me a significant impact on my life. I discovered Fashion Revolution at its creation and signed my first manifesto about fashion. Even if I've never been a fast fashion consumer, I felt concerned about what happened this day, and I decided to take action. This manifesto reflects my values. https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto My second choice is the Viviene Westwood Manifesto Active Resistance to Propaganda. A subversive figure, activist, pioneer, a woman strongly committed to the fight against consumerism and climate change, she is very inspiring. "The most important about the manifesto is that it is a practice. If you follow it your life will change. In the pursuit of culture you will start to think If you change your life, you change the world. " http://activeresistance.co.uk/getalife/manifesto.html# My third choice is the Open Source Fashion Manifesto by Martijn van Strien and Vera de Pont. They propose an alternative model for a fairer fashion industry where the consumer is fashion's rightful driving force. “Make it last”; “download it here”; “you made it, now change it.” http://www.martijnvanstrien.com/open-source-fashion-manifesto favorite 1 Your avatar Add comment Social, Cultural and Ecological Manifesto Social, Cultural and Ecological Manifesto Since my childhood I have been raised thanks to my Mom according to sustainability values. She made our clothes, bags, home ware items, everything she could manage. We always enjoyed home made food and alternative medicine. This open-minded, open-hearted lifestyle taught me everything about the real human values. Throughout my career I learnt, that I care mostly about social and individual well-being, healthy diet, conscious living and compassionate consumer behaviour (especially in the fashion and beauty industry), where we are aware of all the stages and history of the item we purchase and make sure we handle it with care, so it lasts long or recycle it, reuse it, helping and protecting the planet and all its inhabitants. I truly admire all different cultures and traditions, therefore support artisan made fashion and deeply care about those people's wellbeing and normal living conditions, who are creating the everyday products, we are encountaring during our lives. favorite 2 Your avatar Add comment My own culture My own culture I am looking at a cultural manifesto for "me" for 2019. I already have more "stuff" than I need and if I change some of my behaviours and share my strategy with others close to me, then this "act local think global" approach hopefully makes a contribution to sustainability in the fashion business. This will mean no clothing purchases for 2019 unless replacing something vital thats worn out, enjoy more what I already have, unsubscribe from retail emails and favourites websites to reduce temptation, recycle unwanted stuff, discuss my reasons and objectives with friends and perhaps influence their thoughts and behaviour and maybe look for opportunities to talk to students at local colleges about this issue. favorite 3 Your avatar Add comment Cultural Agenda Cultural Agenda Good planet fondation Paris by Yann Arthus Bertrand By opening this place the fondation started a revolution through culture. They are showing how sustainability can be accessible using YAB's documentaries to broadcast human stories, companies actions... Outdoor events are happening during summer, and a botanical and vegetable garden is set. Entrance is for free... Accessible to the higher numbers. This place advocate for : curiosity and open-mindedness to the world and how people live and think abroad, therefore how they consume and manufacture. 2.Dress with sense Because it's questioning the matter of responsible ownership And their manifesto : BUY better and make more responsible choices when hitting the shops WEAR your clothes more creatively, and rescue hidden treasures from the depths of your wardrobe. CARE for your clothes by learning better more environmentally friendly ways to wash DISPOSE of them by swapping, gifting, donating or recycling – anything but throwing them in the trash! 3. Les Récupérables A fashion brand which is using the circular economic logic for up-cycling fabrics, creating limited creatives series of fashion made in France favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Social, Ecological, and Cultural Manifesto Social, Ecological, and Cultural Manifesto I wholeheartedly relate to Fashion Revolution's Manifesto. It covers almost every area that I am passionate about in my journey to create a sustainable children's fashion line. One thing I truly like to see in Fashion Manifestos - inclusivity. Clothing that can be worn by anyone, anywhere, regardless of ability, disability, gender, etc. Inclusivity, human rights, human safety, the health of the earth - these are all important to me and the foundation that I want to lay out for our own fashion line. favorite 2 Your avatar Add comment Ecological Ecological I love reformation's manifesto and the whole way the brand is advertised. They even recently introduced a scheme for the USA where you can switch to wind energy through their website and get credit on their website. Their manifesto is very clear: helping out the planet acknowledging that we will still be buying clothes. favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Ecological Manifesto Ecological Manifesto She is my inspirational example of sustainability. Her action spoke so loud, she managed to resolve a huge problem created by wrong politics. favorite 2 Your avatar Add comment Economical Agenda Economical Agenda 1. Scoula alta Sartoria - https://www.brioni.com/ch/scuola-alta-sartoria_section Brioni in 1985 has opened a high school level program in Penne with the focus on educating the new generations with their craft, sensitivity and house history. I believe that if more fashion companies would invest more on sharing their sensitivity and their crafts with more people/consumers, instead of only focus on their profit, there would be a possibility for a change in the mentality of the costumers consumption behaviour. In other side, if more apparel companies would focus on good professional training with young generations, again, instead of cutting costs in production and/or development and send the factory to a cheaper country, there would certainly be a notable change in many different levels. 2. Honest By Honest By is a label based in Antwerp. It is the first 100% transparent fashion label. Which means that every single piece that was made under the labels name, was also documented and shared with the costumer: from the production of fabric, meters of fabric consumption, hours of work, transport, and so on. I think that more people and companies, big or small, should take this as an example. I am not saying that everyone should start taking note of everything until the last millimeter of fabric. I am saying more that consumers should be more aware of what they are buying and it is up to the labels to make sure that their fabric, work place, and so on, are responsible choices towards earth, animals and everyone. favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Ecological and Cultural Agenda - Manifesto Ecological and Cultural Agenda - Manifesto TNF with the program closes the loop and engages consumers in recycling clothes for the benefit of outdoor environment. These actions help building awareness of clothing consumption, apparel footprint and gives the opportunity to actively be part and build up sustainable culture. Recycle your used apparel and footwear (any condition, any brand) at our stores and earn a $10 reward toward your next purchase of $100 or more at The North Face. favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Economic Agenda - Manifesto Economic Agenda - Manifesto Below manifesto of Brunello Cuccinelli is a very good example to me of company of sustainable prosperity. I believe in a humanistic enterprise: business should comply in the noblest manner with all the rules of ethics that man has devised over the centuries. I dream about a form of humanistic modern capitalism with strong ancient roots, where profit is made without harm or offence to anyone, and part of it is set aside for any initiative that can really improve the condition of human life: services, schools, places of worship and cultural heritage. http://investor.brunellocucinelli.com/en/business-model/gracious-growth-and-healthy-profitability favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Social&Ecological Agendas Social&Ecological Agendas Sustainable farming and cultural heritage conservation entails better livelihoods for farmers and artisans ussually living in remote areas in struggling situation. These two practise are stongly intewined since they generates a positive impact not only on the environment but also on the community. Threads of Life is committed to protect the weaving and natural dyes knowledge of the indonesian people in Bali through fair working businesses providing them a more sustainable source of revenue while the BCI initiative ptomote the sustainable cotton farming around the globe in order to reduce the environmental problems linked to the cotton production and to sustain the cotton farmers villages which suffer from an high volatility of the cost pricing, soil deterioration and air&water pollution due to the use of pestices. favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Ecological Agenda Ecological Agenda https://www.patagonia.com/company-info.html Patagonia's mission statement is ideally what I would like to reflect in my future practices. Making well constructed garments, that cause no harm, and promote the protection of nature. ____ Noah's mission statement is something that most brands should strive to be: open about their goals and using their brand as a platform for speaking/educating their customers about pertinent issues. favorite 1 Your avatar Add comment Cultural Agenda Cultural Agenda These two companies reflects my values on how to shift consumers perception towards clothing consumption. Fashion for Good Experience: Innovation and technology matters for sustainable and circular fashion. I also believe that fashion can be a force for good through experience. The industry players are driven to collaborate and the consumers are encouraged to experience the future fashion. This has been one of many creative ways to shift consumers perception towards fast fashion, so they can also take part in changing the face of fashion industry. Eileen Fisher: Human rights and sustainability are the cause of a business runs well. Social and environmental injustice are reasons to do things differently. Using eco-friendly fibers, responsible dyes, leaving less fabric waste, valuing garment workers, being transparent on the supply chain, and taking full responsibility on the clothes we made by taking them back for further use are everything the industry players need to take part in shaping the fashion future. Consumer education by introducing this kind of business also matters so they can put more respect on the clothes they wear and will voluntarily take part for a better fashion future. favorite 2 Your avatar Add comment Social Agenda Social Agenda I am drawn about women empowerment movement as we live in a patriarchal society and as fashion now is being a really good way to spread the word out and a measure of protest. For example in the Missoni fashion show in 2017 as all models were the pussy hat staging a protest and supporting the movement. You can find below the website of the pussy hat project. favorite 2 Your avatar Add comment Equity : Economical/social Equity : Economical/social the countries in where products are sourced are used and taken advantage of because of the cheap labour and cheap production. a lot of these workers choose to work within clothes factories as it os the best option from a bad bunch , this still does not make it a good working place. I am motivated to connect consumers back with the makers and farmers. https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto/ after watching 'the true cost' on Netflix they viewed so many avenues from effects on the land to effects on the people. my agendas for this keep overlapping but I'm keeping it open as it is a circular economy so one effect the others. I have been inspired from College by taking part in the SDC Competition where students work there projects into sustainable outlook. this prepared me to think and observe https://sdc.org.uk/competition/sdc-international-design-competition-2019/ favorite 2 Your avatar Add comment Ecological Ecological The Nature Conservancy The Nature Conservancy began when leading scientists, committed citizens and dedicated leaders came together with a shared vision to protect and care for nature. From our first land purchase to our latest water fund, we are constantly evolving to bring innovative solutions to the challenges facing our world. favorite 2 Your avatar Add comment Ecological Ecological Big Yellow Taxi - Joni Mitchell They paved paradise And put up a parking lot With a pink hotel, a boutique And a swinging hot spot Don't it always seem to go That you don't know what you've got 'Till it's gone They paved paradise And put up a parking lot They took all the trees And put them in a tree museum And they charged all the people............ favorite 2 Your avatar Add comment Manifesto Manifesto Patagonia https://www.patagonia.com/company-info.html I love the manifesto for Patagonia. I'm currently reading the book 'Let my people go surfing' which basically acts as a manifesto for Patagonia. They give 1% of their sales to grassroots organisations. I believe this is something my company will strive to achieve. Cubism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cubism I've picked 'Cubism' as I identify with the revolutionary ideas and thinking differently. Traditions can be useful but certain rules are there to be broken. I feel to get to a sustainable industry and sustainable world then we're going to have to break a few traditions along the way. favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Ecological Agenda Ecological Agenda http://www.cabuya.es/ favorite 1 Your avatar Add comment Economical and Ecological Agenda Economical and Ecological Agenda CABUYA: “ WE ARE SUSTAINABLES” One of the companies that I have found that best reflects my values and agendas is "Cabuya". It is a company that uses recycled fabric for the manufacture of its garments as it appears in the attached image. In addition, the packaging is made with natural material. On the other hand, the production is carried out locally, thus ensuring the quality of the work done by hand and in the best conditions.Therefore, the idea that I personally would like to transmit with my manifesto is put into value: sustainable garments without renouncing design. http://www.cabuya.es/ favorite 1 Your avatar Add comment Ecological agenda Ecological agenda -I decided to pick descriptions of brands from North America as fashion manifesto examples. -I believe it's great that these brands explicitly express their commitment in relation to nature conservation. 1. Kromagnon (USA) KROMAGNON is a sustainable and eco-friendly high street label featuring both menswear and womenswear. KROMAGNON's mission is to prove that sustainable and eco-friendly clothing can be trendy, fashionable and amazing. https://www.kromagnon.com 2. Anian (Canada) Anian was created to design garments that are practical for a variety of weather conditions and social occasions without harming the environment. https://anianmfg.ca favorite 1 Your avatar Add comment Sustainable Fashion Manifesto: Central Saint Martins x LVMH Sustainable Fashion Manifesto: Central Saint Martins x LVMH This particular project by Central Saint Martins students in collaboration wi th LVMH caught my interest. As a recent fashion graduate myself, I found the concept of critically engaging with sustainable design from the perspective of a fashion student fascinating. It was conceptual work with a disruptive spirit and an underlying critique of the luxury fashion's harmful impact on the environment and on society. I think it is vital as the future generation of designers to question the status quo by not only demanding fair practices from brands but by also starting with ourselves. Using our own practice to incorporate sustainable materials and methods, advocating for transparency and having strong design and ethical principles. Each year Central Saint Martin’s Fashion programme initiate a number of dedicated sustainable fashion projects that provide students with an opportunity to understand the issues and develop design responses. These projects involve industry partners who provide real world context as well as additional activists, experts and stakeholders who collectively create an immersive experience that exposes students to the latest thinking and approaches. A recent collaboration between LVMH and BA Fashion Design with Marketing and Fashion Journalism saw LVMH brands generously donate rolls of waste fabrics such as wool, cotton and polyester. In response, students added value by creatively reusing and repurposing materials that would otherwise be used as landfill. The results went beyond ‘upcycling’ to offer a range of witty, poetic, imaginative and highly crafted responses which can be viewed on the 1Granary website. favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment CULTURAL AGENDA MANIFESTO 1.618 Paris CULTURAL AGENDA MANIFESTO 1.618 Paris http://www.1618-paris.com/ 1.618 is a mathematical proportion that represents universal harmony. Nature, creation and beauty at the service of a world in constant mutation. 1.618 is an international network of luxury professionals and consumers which promotes the exchange of ideas, information and networking and also serves as a bridge between the creative industry and consumer demands to foster sustainable development.It is convinced that sustainable development is compatible with Creation, Quality and Aesthetics. 1.618 Paris promote sustainable luxury brands on an international scale and provide direct access to the public FASHION FOR GOOD https://fashionforgood.com/ FFG is a global movement of change maker. It is a platform for sustainable innovation, a call for industry-wide collaboration. It is here to make ALL FASHION GOOD : Good Materials – safe, healthy and designed for reuse and recycling Good Economy – growing, circular, shared and benefiting everyone Good Energy – renewable and clean Good Water – clean and available to all Good Lives – living and working conditions that are just, safe and dignified MATTER https://shop.matterprints.com/ "Ultimately we want to change consumer culture and inspire the importance of provenance. We believe that where something is made, and why, matters." favorite 2 Your avatar Add comment Two Manifestos and business models that have spoken to me... Two Manifestos and business models that have spoken to me... There are two companies who are feel are good examples of sustainable businesses (as sustainable as they do far have managed to be) that I have chosen to upload for this task. One is a fashion company as this is relevant to my field and the other being a food business as I feel this is an industry that’s probably leading the way for change more so in Australia than fashion is. Here they are; THE SOURCE BULK FOODS https://thesourcebulkfoods.com.au/ This is an Aussie food company that encourages zero waste regarding food consumption as well as doing away with packaging. You bring in your jars and cloth bags and only purchase exactly what you need and store it in your take away containers. This company makes me feel like everyone should be doing this as much as possible - especially large supermarkets. The amount of food wastage and non recyclable packaging is terrible and it’s burning up our resources. This makes me want to be very aware of how I package and send my online garments I will be selling as well as not appealing to consumers being excessive and influencing them to buy things they don’t need. REFORMATION https://www.thereformation.com/pages/sustainable-practices Reformation is a fashion brand that is probably as sustainable as you can currently be in a fashion brand and there is just too much to go into so please look at the link if your not aware of their practices. They are completely transparent in their business practices and explain as much about the life cycle of their design through to production and sales as possible. Reformation make me want to also be transparent about the culture of my company, who I work with and what I worth with to make a garment. They make me feel that I need to be more responsible in designing fashion garments. They also remind me that sustainable fashion can look cool and relevant rather than overly earthy and simplistic as is the more common thread for sustainable fashion brands. It’s more about making what we want to design and wear sustainable rather than trying to influence people into an entirely new aesthetic that I personally feel is not impressing the masses due to its lack of appeal. Another great example of that is of course Stella McCartney favorite_border 0 Your avatar Add comment Cultural Agenda - Manifestos examples Cultural Agenda - Manifestos examples Fashion Revolution is a very interesting organization which includes the four Agendas demands. I focused on the cultural one and find various contributions to the manifesto. It helps to focus on our individual responsabilities and realize that everyone has a role to play in the environment saving through fashion. Here are two significant additions to the manifesto from two signatories. 1. I am driven to have a clothing brand that is caring of the environment and of the self. If you are what you eat then you are what you wear - Erin Robertson 2. It is time to join efforts and protect our environment, time to demand transparency for the fashion industry - Viktoria Modesta These two expressions really speak to me. I see myself as an entrepreneur in 5 years, in the fashion field. I would love to launch my own business in sustainable clothes. Promoting respect for the nature and for the human being is more than essential today, this will turned vital. By paying attention to sustainable clothes respectful towards the environment, we conserve our whole environment: financial and natural. Businesses have to keep transparent all of their processes to gain trust and enjoying profits thereafter. Companies which listen to their new clients needs increase their profit possibilities. Customers are satisfied to be listened and this creates a virtuous circle. favorite 1 Your avatar Add comment Manifestos Manifestos The first, and very relevant to our topic, is Fashion Revolution’s recent manifesto. It can be found here https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto/ It details the drastic changes needed in the industry to help prevent the destruction of our planet. The second manifesto I’ve chosen is that of the small independent fashion label Birdsong London. I’ve chosen this because it’s more relatable to me as someone working with a small London brand, and gives me inspiration for how, even at a small level, I can take action for good. It can be found here https://birdsong.london/birdsongbecause-manifesto-black-friday-beyond/ favorite 2 Your avatar Add comment Cultural Agenda Manifesto Cultural Agenda Manifesto 1. Environmentally friendly and modern. I believe that sustainable fashion doesn't have to be only neutral tones and dyes, natural fabrics etc - it still can be quirky and bold, up to date, modern. 2. High quality promoting less consumerism. Nowadays we have lost the sight of the big picture and worship luxury that not only isn't always sustainable, but also promotes consumerism. We look at influencers, celebrities, public figures and envy their luxurious lifestyle then try and copy them by supporting fast fashion products. This all starts with us not being in tune with our core values, living miserable lives, being affected by outside opinions and stereotypes and not focusing and asking ourselves what makes us happy, being true to ourselves. We start believing that pretty things will buy us happiness, but we forget about the consequences and that happiness is the feeling, not materialistic things. 3. Style isn't trends. I believe in unique and sustainable fashion that can also have the luxurious appeal, yet focus on less, but higher quality. I believe that style doesn't have to meet the trends that expire weekly and are dictated by fast fashion brands. I believe that style can also be a feeling, a unique character, a story. We can look at history for inspiration, source second-hand, vintage clothing to find our own unique style, yet still look modern and luxurious if we want. It takes more time and effort, but it can also be more affordable and better for environment. Vaida | wearing second hand outfit. favorite 3 Your avatar Add comment Anti_Fashion, Li Edelkoort - Cultural Agenda Anti_Fashion, Li Edelkoort - Cultural Agenda Whilst I don't agree that fashion is dead, I find a lot of the ideas in Li Edelkoort's manifesto interesting. Especially around fast fashion, and how we use or maybe even abuse textiles, and the process of making in our culture. The manifesto is pessimistic but does make me think about how I might change my own practice. favorite 2 Your avatar Add comment Guerrilla Girls - Social Agenda Guerrilla Girls - Social Agenda I am drawn to the Guerrilla Girls, a group of anonymous artists who since 1984 have been working to expose sexual and racial discrimination against women in the art world. A lot of their work feature posters with calls to action demanding change. Their work is important to me because they explore why women are not valued financially or culturally in the same way as men. favorite 1 Your avatar Add comment

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100% responsible business practice. Aiayu makes it clear that through their designs and approach to creating beautiful items that last, they are also supporting a way of making that improves the lives of the people that made it.

Heirloom-quality goods with integrity in an open and transparent manner.

2019-03-10 19:07:54 UTC

A home-grown company that is leading the way of sustainable business for SA. They believe in ethical trading and integrity and base their products on quality natural fibres that are constructed to last. They endeavour to educate their customer about the products and why they are worth paying for. This is what companies need to do if they are going to tap into the new consumer and to make a difference to the current situation. However, very importantly they make highly pleasing products. Not many people will choose something purely because of the impact it is believed to make. It needs to be attractive.

Stella McCartney at the forefront of fashion sustainability and ethics

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By rejecting the use of animal skins but also the use of polluting faux-leather alternatives, the brand took an ethical approach on the creation of sustainable luxury goods. https://www.stellamccartney.com/experience/us/sustainability/materials-and-innovation/

Patagonia

carleylake22 — 2019-03-11 06:11:25 UTC

I chose Patagonia because there is a purpose greater than profit right in the first sentence. "....At Patagonia, we appreciate that all life on earth is under threat of extinction. We aim to use the resources we have—our business, our investments, our voice and our imaginations—to do something about it."

https://www.patagonia.com/company-info.html

Bare Necessities _ India

2019-03-11 09:52:53 UTC

A boldly zero waste company that understands the damage of plastic waste.

https://barenecessities.in/pages/5-things-to-know-about-bare-necessities

Fashion revolution

2019-03-11 09:57:18 UTC

We love fashion. But we don’t want our clothes to exploit people or destroy our planet. We demand radical, revolutionary change.

This is our dream…
https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto/

Kowtow x birdsong

2019-03-11 10:17:26 UTC

I have chosen two brands that really speak to me. I have chosen the social agenda and I think it is is a must that we know who made our clothes. I feel good waking up in the morning knowing that the clothes that make me look nice also give a good life to other people.

https://eu.kowtowclothing.com/pages/ethical-sustainable
https://www.everlane.com/about

Patti Smith on the Golden Age

lucianne_tonti — 2019-03-11 13:21:17 UTC

“I believe that we, that this planet, hasn't seen its Golden Age. Everybody says its finished ... art's finished, rock and roll is dead, God is dead. Fuck that! This is my chance in the world. I didn't live back there in Mesopotamia, I wasn't there in the Garden of Eden, I wasn't there with Emperor Han, I'm right here right now and I want now to be the Golden Age ...if only each generation would realise that the time for greatness is right now when they're alive ... the time to flower is now.”

To move forward we have to create and innovate, fashion has always been seductive, I believe the solution to sustainability lies in the tension between a return to old values of craft and mastery - of slower creation, and the need to push forward and embrace technology and create things that are wholly new and wonderful. I think Patti Smith articulates a vision for a revolution that is an inspiring call to arms.

Let my people go surfing - Yvon Chouinard

lucianne_tonti — 2019-03-11 13:29:02 UTC

http://www.glidesurfco.com/media/let-my-people-go-surfing-by-yvon-chouinard

This book by the founder of Patagonia outlines the way he built a business based on respect for his employees and their autonomy. The rules at Patagonia head quarters are that if the surf is good you can go and finish your work later. They also put in a day care centre against the advice of accountants which he said made them more money in the long run, I might mis-quote him here, but on a podcast I heard him say that every time they made a choice to do the right thing, even when it wasn't the best thing for the bottom line, it ended up making them more money in the long run.

Eco-Age

2019-03-11 16:03:54 UTC

A company that helps brands to understand how they can add sustainability to their existing brand strategy, meeting standards of business ethics and corporate behaviors. They work around transparency, fair trade, traceability, recycling, minimizing pollution, animal welfare to name a few of their biggest points. I think they are doing an extremely important and inspiring job to better the fashion industry.

"We're in business to save our home planet."

2019-03-11 16:16:29 UTC

Patagonia's mission statement.

I like this because for as long as I have known - Patagonia has been a brand that cares about longevity of clothes and the planet - as their manifesto above so simply puts.

Debs x

Sancho's Shop

melissa_letra_fernandes — 2019-03-11 16:56:04 UTC

Sancho's shop is an ethical and fair trade independent clothing shop in Exeter. It was started as a direct result of the owners seeing the first hand the effects of the fast fashion industry; low wages, mass dumping, social disruption and environmental destruction. They started their own brand with their 'Scarves for sustainability' collection to shed light on ethical brands and provide options for conscious customers . They stock only fair trade certified products that are made from sustainable natural materials and also offer interesting sessions in their store from clothes-swaps to learning how to mend old clothes.

I chose this company because of the passion the owners have for the cause, they are making an active change based on their exposure to the negative impacts on workers and countries, they are wholly committed to this and are always looking for new ways to educate consumers and themselves on the topic of sustainability in fashion.

https://sanchosshop.com

"A 30 year plan to be a powerful force for change in the world." - Eileen Fisher

emmehayes — 2019-03-11 20:05:15 UTC

One of the brands taking a stronger stance on all sustainable agendas in the fashion industry, and has been vocal in social media on their goals and plan for becoming sustainable. Their branding and their consistent message has attracted the attention of consumers outside of their target audience.

Everything begins with a small step

2019-03-11 20:08:55 UTC

Society is created by a group of individuals that all have a great impact and together can actually mean something great. All we need to remember is that the action should begin in us, only then can we inspire the others and finally create the change. Our small step and consequence can lead the great things happen. We do not need hurry or rush, remember that the quality of work matters!

Environmental Profit & Loss Tool by Kering

emmehayes — 2019-03-11 20:46:33 UTC

Stella McCartney is one of the true innovators leading the way in sustainability for luxury fashion. The EP&L tool developed by Kering is the type of system all facets of fashion need to implement. This is the type of granular detail we need in order to make a true impact. It inspires me to learn more about this system and how we can evolve to share this type of platform with other businesses. Its time that corporations with values and ethics step up and have a voice in our government and change policy that has been roadblocking the necessary changes to save our planet.

Fewer, Better Things

2019-03-12 01:16:09 UTC

this is a wonderful book that basically forms a manifesto. My focus is on the cultural agenda so this fits in really well. I am currently reading it

7 Billion people don’t know

2019-03-12 04:45:37 UTC

Vivienne Westwood speaks to me in her video. She speaks through the models and clothing about consuming less, choose well, taxes, more hero’s, the system, the planet, climate change, lies, politicians are criminals and says we keep buying crap. She also says many times throughout the video, “7 billion people don’t know”. So I feel I have a responsibility to spread the word, to educate as Vivienne does.

KitX an Australian Luxury brand says she promises to be at the forefront of sustainable designer fashion. She is actively searching for ways to reduce the impact of social and environmental wellbeing. They design with integrity and with the future in mind. Styles have longevity and are mendable rather that disposable like fast fashion She supports the 10 principles from the UN global compact in areas of human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption. I purposely chose an Australian designer that is pro-active in sustainable fashion and in the same country as I am. It’s inspiring. I realise she also is trying to spread the word about the state of the fashion industry and educate consumers.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=D_RHOnVM-I0

Knowledge is power

2019-03-12 05:22:57 UTC

I choose the Cultural agenda and I want to help consumers of today make more sustainable choices for our future. The documentary True cost- was an eye opener for me and I feel everyone needs to watch- I highly recommend this.

https://truecostmovie.com/

2019-03-12 05:48:04 UTC

Iris van herpen

2019-03-12 06:11:40 UTC

https://www.irisvanherpen.com/about
Iris van herpen is redefining the concept of fashion design by using an updating technology with handcrafts skills to provide timeless pieces and by doing that she’s supporting sustainability and opening the doors for discovering a new kind of wearable materials

Brands that promote sustainability

2019-03-12 11:31:59 UTC

Recycle & Reuse

2019-03-12 15:17:08 UTC

I feel truly inspired by many designers such as stella mcartney but when I see certain celebrities genuinely care for the planet I realise we can change the perspective of many others! Bayou with Love which was founded by Nikki Reed is a brand based on sustainability and zero waste luxury products. This image is from a collection if jewellery she created in collaboration with DELL. The jewellery was produced from recycled parts of DELL computers and the materials were extracted, melted down to create some beautiful pieces. This diminished the use of unusable electronical devices being set to landfill, which not only pollute the land and sea but take years and years to biodegrade.

solange, marine Serre, starbux

2019-03-12 15:56:25 UTC

I've chosen to research the cultural agenda for this class.

a few manifestos ive found relating to this agenda and its pillars (using a collective voice to inspire real change, dramatic statements to spark conversation, the power a single brand or entity can have in forming movements with domino effects) are:

- the intentionality of the production of solange's When I Get Home.
i recently read that Solange was "very intentional about having an all-Black creative team, very intentional about having an all-Black cast, very intentional about making sure that different black beauty was captured in [the film]" which she also partnered with BlackPlanet, a Black-owned platform, to stream. in addition to collaborating with Black & Brown creatives for the project, solange intentionally brought younger creatives aboard. although it wasn't broadcasted, solange's intentionality with When I get Home's production clearly highlights the importance and honestly, ease of connecting Black and Brown people and younger creatives to creative and cultural production. LOVE YOU SOLANGE thank you for leading by Example, teaching us how crucial intentionality is.

- starbucks bans plastic straws (by 2020)... obviously, this is HUGE . there is much more to be done, but the coffee giant that is starbucks took a major stride for quick cafes and hopefully, their elimination of plastic straws will draw more customers to its stores rather than competitors', causing those competitors to ban their straws too :-)

- marine serre's aw19 collxn, RADIATION
couture collections are clear examples of designers' manifestos as they are showcased along the runway or presentation. with fashion month in the rear view mirror, i figured i needed to add a collection to my list of examples :) what better than one of my most recent favorites, marine serre.

from the i-D article:
- in both of her collections thus far, she has crafted "a sustainability-focused soft power movement that has demanded the industry be more conscious of the world around it."
- with this collection, she explores the duality of trash and couture, priceless and worthless, explaining that "'[she's] 'interested in taking ubiquitous elements and proposing them in new ways...the everyday can be couture'"
- the show was live-streamed so the experience could be shared with all of us, another extension of the motif of a group of people's shared experience of"escaping underground" in a post-apocalyptic world her collection alludes to, heavily.
- collaborated with r-pur, a french anti-pollution mask company --- "...'I want to dress myself in couture out of picnic blankets, along with proposing power tailoring. Before we talked about FutureWear but it was fake; in 10 years we might need to wear a breathing mask everyday.'"
- through her work, and this "imagination-igniting, boundary-pushing, detail-filled" collection, marine serre is offering a proposal of the future.

Art Department Rules

2019-03-12 16:08:25 UTC

I came across these rules stuck up on the wall of a classroom when I first started teaching design. I felt discombobbed that day as I was new to teaching and was on my own with no other teacher. The rules gave me reassurance and I felt suddenly as if I shared values with the organisation I was working for. They were not university policy - some other tutor had once posted up this photocopied manifesto encouraging creativity and experimentation through making. They resonated with my way of thinking and gave me confidence. A shared mission or set of parameters to work within (or knowingly break) gives us power. If you feel others within your company / organisation / social group share your beliefs and approaches, you are more likely to voice your ideas, confidently give direction, critically assess practises, propose better ways of doing things.

http://preparedguitar.blogspot.com/2016/03/merce-cunningham-studio-10-rules-for.html

Vivienne Westwood

2019-03-12 20:42:18 UTC

2019 F/W show
I love this show because I think it's a real collection/manifesto. I love V.W. because she can use the runway and the streets as a platform to voice her view on different hot topics, promoting ethical fashion and green economy. Everything she does could be defined as "manifesto", from the Vote Green campaign - in which she sayd that we're “controlled by the 1% of the world population who are in power" to the Ethical Fashion Africa campaign, aiming to empower female workers.

ISKO, Burberry, Anita Dongre, Fashion Revolution

2019-03-12 21:44:20 UTC

ISKO™ is the only denim mill in the world that was awarded with the prestigious Nordic SWAN Ecolabel and the EU Ecolabel. See the website for more information about their approach towards sustainable denim
http://www.isko.com.tr/sustainability/

Fashion Revolution has a clear manifesto which covers all agenda's
https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto/

Anita Dongre’s Sustainability Manifesto for 2019
https://thevoiceoffashion.com/sustainability/features/anita-dongres-sustainability-manifesto-for--2084

Burberry is the most sustainable luxury brand according to Dow Jones Index

https://www.burberryplc.com/en/responsibility.html

Viktoria & Woods

2019-03-13 05:37:43 UTC

Viktoria & Wood Women’s Clothing Brand Australia

https://viktoriaandwoods.com.au

An Australian brand, made in Australia with accreditation for Ethical Clothing Australia, they value sustainable practices, textiles and manufacturing. They are committed to leaving a lighter footprint of the planet.

They cross use fabrics in the production process, the range is timeless and targeted to be worn season after season with effortless shapes and essential colours.

They base their entire brand around this model and all decisions take this into consideration.

Better Packaging Co

2019-03-13 05:42:01 UTC

Better Packaging co – NZ based Packaging company

https://www.betterpackaging.com

One of the first brands creating online purchase packaging using biodegradable materials. The bags look good and do good for our environment.

How many times have we ordered something online to receive a big plastic bag which can’t be re-used or recycled? Too Many! To have a product that can be re-used and recycled by composting into the earth is perfect.

Their range is large with compostable bubble bags for fragile items to polybags for products to be shipped in.

Lidewij Edelkoort's Anti Fashion Manifesto

2019-03-13 09:16:46 UTC

The powerful talk that changed it all for me. Li introduces many interesting points and points out that this is the first time in her career that fashion is not part of the avant garde. Fashion was always at the forefront of things but it is becoming obsolete. Things need to change in fashion education, marketing, manufacturing, textiles and consumer behaviour.

My favourite part - "How is it possible that a garment is cheaper than a sandwich? How can a product that needs to be sewn, grown, harvested, combed, spun, knitted, cut and stitched, finished, printed, labeled, packaged and transported, cost a couple of euros? It's impossible"

allSisters, Gabriela Hearst, Stella McCartney

2019-03-13 09:28:33 UTC

to put 3 examples of ecological agenda orientated manifestos.
I must admit I hoped to find more official statements of fashion related businesses on environment impact, ecological footprint and their relations with their environment. It sort of looks like it's easier to ask for responsibility from your client than actually take that responsibility on your shoulders.
Anyway, in my opinion, the emotional message and visual aspect of these examples is a nice representation of what I would be going for working on my manifesto.
Maybe I like the Gabriela Hearts' the most because apart from making you feel her connection to the environment and 'being one with the nature' she also includes some issues from the social and cultural agenda. Her manifesto seem to me to be the most complete and transparent.

https://www.allsisters.com/who-we-are.html

https://www.stellamccartney.com/experience/en/sustainability/mission-statement/

Patagonia

2019-03-13 11:23:33 UTC

Patagonia as a brand, is way ahead of its competitors in regard to its ecological standpoint and how they feel an outdoor/fashion brand should think. Starting from a very small climbing equipment company, they have become one of the most well known outdoor apparel suppliers and a lead in minimum waste and maximum sustainability.

https://www.patagonia.com/company-info.html

Johnstons of Elgin

2019-03-13 15:28:30 UTC

Johnstons of Elgin should be an example for luxury brands to look to. The brand holds huge value in its workers - building craft skills that are rewarding for both the worker and the brand, creating huge economic value to the local community and society. This matters to me as a member of this community and I can see first hand the economic impact them make from apprenticeship programmes for young people and their commitment to reducing their environmental impact.

"With over 25% of our workforce in Leadership Development Programmes and over 10% in our Modern Apprenticeship programme we are committed to the long term in developing our people with skills while embracing technology and new processes simultaneously."
https://www.johnstonsofelgin.com/retail/

ALISON GWILT: https://www.alisongwilt.com/ DESIGNING WITH PEOPLE: http://designingwithpeople.rca.ac.uk/ TARA BAOTH MOONEY: https://tarabaoth.wordpress.com/about/

santosacinas_a — 2019-03-13 17:46:28 UTC

Helen Storey's 'Destroy something beautiful'

oksanalabutina — 2019-03-13 20:01:41 UTC

Dress Like You Care

oksanalabutina — 2019-03-13 20:10:52 UTC

Period Underwear

2019-03-14 02:40:21 UTC

One of the things that really bugged me about periods were the huge amounts of waste created every single month. How did women in developing countries or women without access to period products deal with them? Thinx was a life-changer for me.

Slow Knitting: a Manifesto

2019-03-14 06:03:07 UTC

Sustainability is not a trend it's a way of life.

jamsta68 — 2019-03-14 16:27:03 UTC

Inspired by brands like Patagonia I hope to make the same sort of positive difference with the launch of our eco-savvy brand. We are starting small and dreaming big ; )

Nature Rescue Me!

jamsta68 — 2019-03-14 16:34:12 UTC

Buying an Icebreaker as a gift for my girlfriend from Icebreaker's 1st range back in '95 I fell in love with the brand and of course my girlfriend, whom the following year became my wife. Many years and a few icebreakers later I still love what the company stands for (& my wife ; ) though sadly I've been disappointed in the poor quality fabric/ construction of the last couple of icebreaker hoodies I've bought. The brand story is an important asset, but behind the rhetoric it is the quality of product that speaks the loudest, and poor quality speaking louder still. Note to self: Stay true to your brands DNA, quality over quantity!

Fashion Revolution

2019-03-14 17:59:58 UTC

In regards to the cultural agenda, I believe the Fashion Revolution is a great initiative to globally bring people together and raise awareness and empower each across communit

Luxury Designer's responsib

2019-03-14 18:09:52 UTC

Stella McCartney, has a big responsibility to lead by example. I believe designers as her are game changers. Quality production, animal friendly and protecting ancient forests are amazing values that affect all cultural agendas.

How Martin Margiela made up-cycling Luxury

2019-03-14 18:22:01 UTC

I have always adored the artisanal designers as Helmut Lang, Yohji Yamamoto, Ann Demeulemeester, Rick Owen and Martin Margiela. All coming from different cultures, but with the same love for natural fibres and fabrics. Quality over quantity and originality. Martin Margiela was one of the

The Green Belt Movement and The True Cost movie

lepashandi — 2019-03-15 08:35:22 UTC

Wangari Maathai saw a problem and fought to fix it. She created a platform to help communities in Kenya, especially the women. She was conscious of her environment and actively sought out to improve it and make the lives of the people better. I am very inspired by this movement.
https://www.greenbeltmovement.org/who-we-are

The true cost movie was an eye opener for me. I urge everyone to see it. We live in a world driven by money and that is our unfortunate reality. Many people around the world are suffering because of our privileges. I think it is time that fashion industries are exposed for their dishonesty and we as consumers should play our part by not feeding into the system.
Easier said than done, but at least we are having these conversation and movies like this exists to educate us.

https://truecostmovie.com/

'Upscycling' in Vogue

2019-03-16 14:19:20 UTC

Fashion is one of the largest industry contributing to environmental pollution. Fashion excess created as a result of fast fashion coupled with the staggering amount of waste that the fashion industry creates every year has resulted in gross imbalance in nature.Fashion excess and the problem of waste management can be tackled to a large extent if we adopt innovative ways to upcycle our garments and recycle our waste. Designers like us can contribute by helping their clients to make responsible choices and encourage them to upscycle their wardrobes.

My tryst with upscycling started when my sister and I would paint our old uniform shirts and give them a new lease of life and this continued till our college days when we would paint and refashion our tops and dresses.
We encourage our clients to
upscycle their shawls,sarees and fabric pieces by making new dresses out of them.
There are so many ways to recycle fashion waste that it would open new avenues for many.
Many startups and NGOs in India are making use of waste materials to create beautiful products like furniture, jewellery, bags,home decor,etc.
Silver Nut Tree,India makes beautiful statement jewellery.Rimagened is another such NGO based out of Bangalore that uses textile waste to create an interesting array of products ranging from bags,clothes,jewellery, furniture,etc.
I came across many such brands that are working in their own small ways by making use of waste products and materials. I have added the links to a few of them.
1. Zass Designs- they create statement jewellery from overlooked materials.
2. Little Grey Line- uses old men's work shirts and remakes them into beautiful dresses for little girls.
3. Project Repat- creates quilts out of old T shirts
4. Silver Nut Tree India - turns trash into viable beautiful products.
5. Rimagined - entrepreneural venture which uses waste materials to create an interesting array of products.

Vin + Omi = new wave of eco-contemporary luxury.

2019-03-16 15:59:51 UTC

In addition to using organic UK materials, such as chestnut ‘leather’ and textiles produced from river and ocean-salvaged plastics, their AW18 collection ‘We Are Not Sheep’ places a focus on the designers’ work with synthetic wool – as well as sending a political note to the industry at large.
This is the Vin and Omi London Fashion Week show I have worked on. I love their passion and their aim on new trend setting - sustainable fashion is conscious, fashionable, trendy, innovative.

Cultural Agenda

maluhegu — 2019-03-16 19:18:00 UTC

I have chosen the Anti Fashion Movement Manifesto by Lidewij Edelkoort, The Global Fashion Agenda and the documents published by them after each summit and BOF State of Fashion Report. All of them comly a detailed and integrated analysis of what needs to be done, who are the main stakeholders and steps to take forward change.

HIM.PH's #WearShareCare and Linea Etnika's Strong Cultural Promotion and weavers'involvement.

2019-03-17 03:11:30 UTC

To promote fashion, to have it run as a business, I believe held and shared must be strong. A strong core and can go a long way. And that's what struck me the most when it comes to Him.ph's brand manifesto. Their design are simple but holds great values for a higher purpose. For Philippine brand Linea Etnika, their manifesto involves looking back and reminding oneself of their cultural roots, and the creators who are part of the brand. Sustainability dealt in a cultural aspect is effective if it is Inclusive. Linea Etnika's products are made by skillful women weavers for women who the heart to share their story.

Fashion Revolution

naomi_e_robertson92 — 2019-03-17 11:56:04 UTC

Such a clear, strong manifesto, resonating with me. The reason for why we are in this industry, what we are responsible for, what impact we can have and how important the need for change is.
https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto/

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation in support of the Circular Economy

2019-03-17 15:51:46 UTC

A hopeful and solutions- focused approach in support of a feasible transition from the current 'take,make,waste' economic model to a more restorative circular alternative. Through the mission statement the Foundation addresses the need to inspire a generation, to be a catalyst for change, to provide analysis and insights and to communicate to a wider global audience in an innovative, inclusive and thoughtful way.
https://youtu.be/HCGzK4XCAl

Piñatex, it's not a new fabric but it's the beginning of new materials for the accessories world

laulandazabal — 2019-03-17 17:08:51 UTC

These kind of innovation helps the small local producers that want to create accessories without mayor damage to the environment, the ecological approach for me it's a challenge because I have a handbag brand in Colombia and getting suppliers in my country with the same mindset is hard, so the main goal is to shape my brand into something sustainable, also helping the community that does the accessories

Fashion Revolution and Retazo

2019-03-18 02:23:24 UTC

I have chosen these two manifestos because they both have been crucial in my journey to a more sustainable career and lifestyle. Through Fashion Revolution I discovered how much the fashion industry was a risk for the planet and the people, but for the economy as well. Retazo has been a learning experience about the agendas and how they can be of positive impact locally.

https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto/

https://www.retazo.co/what-we-do

2019-03-18 22:06:10 UTC

Focus on sustainability, waste and reusing

Birdsong supports its workers and makes sure people know where their clothes are from.
https://birdsong.london/birdsongbecause-manifesto-black-friday-beyond/

Fashion revolution for its conservation of our earth and the world and not discarding but always reusing

https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto/

Future Fashion Manis

2019-03-19 08:57:44 UTC

1).I felt like i related to it because it sort of made the idea simpler and somehow with a strong future impact to the industry.

http://mistrafuturefashion.com/future-fashion-manifesto-how-make-the-fashion-industry-sustainable/

2). I liked it because it sort of gave me an idea of what i can do with all the clothes I have and how to shop in my closet.

http://www.thefashionglobe.com/fashion-manifesto

alicia_lake02 — 2019-03-19 09:32:51 UTC

https://www.fashionrevolution.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Manifesto_quotes_Celine-460x460
https://www.fashionrevolution.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Manifesto_quotes_Erin-460x460.jpg

These are my two favourite picture manifestos as they were so powerful but understated.

Personal points of departure

2019-03-19 10:21:42 UTC

Here is my selection of references.
1) Eco-Age Principles: https://eco-age.com/eco-age-principles
Before looking for my 2-3 examples, I made a list of values that could work both personally and professionally, and I found that most of them were reflected in Eco-Age.
2) The Swedish textile Initiative for Climate Action, from the Sustainable Fashion Academy:
https://www.sustainablefashionacademy.org/STICA
When looking for online courses on fashion sustainability, alongside Future Learn's course I found this academy in Sweden where I'm considering to continue my training this year.
3) Lidewij Edelkoort's Anti-Fashion Manifesto from 2017: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LV3djdXfimI
I'm glad this exercise made me remember the immense joy I felt when I found Ms Edelkoort's work, almost five years ago. Today, as I'm taking the first steps of this journey, I'm thrilled to confirm how her work continues to be as exemplary and illustrative as it was back then.

Cultural and social agendas

2019-03-19 16:21:00 UTC

I have chosen cultural and social agendas to study more deeply. These agendas are a determining factor for me as fashion designer.
Just like most people here I think Fashion Revolution manifesto translate very well this both subjects.

But there is another cultural manifesto that makes me feel fascinated by. Suzanne Lee discovered that Kombucha is a great raw material to turn into a microbial "leather" clothes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9u_m_QzXSI

Manifesto examples for environmental & social agenda

2019-03-19 20:51:29 UTC

I love French sneaker brand Veja , born-sustainable brand.

They made vegan sneakers, they spend zero for advertisement, instead they pay better wages for workers in Brazil.

Sadly their manifesto is not clealy communicated on the website and I assume this brand explanation on facebook page is their manifesto.
"The Veja project creates a supply chain that respects both humans and the environment."

This made me think of the importance of communication strategy for fashion brands. Creating and communicating manifesto is a powerful way to deliver message to consumers.

They creat project tab to explain their supply chain and their efforts. However, their manifesto is not clearly explained. As I worked in e-commerce industry, I think manifesto should be on the first view of the website ore commerce site.

What I like about this brand is they also explain the limits they are facing to achieve 100% sustainable.

Clothing is poisoning our Oceans

andrea_streefkerk — 2019-03-20 01:19:47 UTC

Polyester micro fibres are entering our water supply and oceans at an alarming rate, people don't realise that after every wash these plastic particles are being flushed into the water and are reaching alarming levels.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/jun/20/microfibers-plastic-pollution-oceans-patagonia-synthetic-clothes-microbeads
We need to raise awareness the natural, sustainable fabrics are the future.
5thcygnet.com.au

Fashion for good- inspirational platform

2019-03-20 18:29:54 UTC

I admire this Dutch organisation for taking a holistic overall of a multitude of issues, the intersection of how each and all comes together to drive positive change and nurture innovative tech; their manifesto below.

Good fashion is not fashion that simply looks good or is mostly good. It is good in five important ways:

“The Five Goods represent an aspirational framework we can all use to work towards a world in which we do not simply take, make, waste, but rather take, make, renew, restore.”
– William McDonough, Co-founder Fashion for Good

Eco-age
Most brilliant brand, platform and organisation. Simply, relatable, relevant and resonant. I like the addition of the concept of purpose here because I believe that is intrinsically linked with why we are all here, doing what we are doing and passionate about learning to facilitate the driving of change.

'We are committed to helping brands to create a culture of purpose & sustainability' && ''More responsible business practices, for the mutual benefit of people and planet'

Mara Hoffman
I like this one because it is very human, they are not claiming to be perfect but communicating their efforts and the steps on their journey so far.
OUR APPROACH
There are options and alternatives in this industry to manufacture responsibly. In 2015, we began learning and uncovering these possibilities and chose to address, change and relay the shifts we were making. We know that as we make improvements we will always encounter new challenges, and though this road is unending it will forever offer us room to change and grow.

The aim is to design and manufacture our garments with greater care and to reduce our impact, generate awareness, and ask you, our lovely customer, to join us in taking action and holding us accountable.

Zazi Vinatge
One of my favourite brands right now, for every reason. Social agenda at the heart of this one and very authentically communicated through their channels, in my opinion.
'ZAZI is a luxury fashion label with a focus on sustainability and women's economic and social independence. Working with both vintage and organic materials, the aim is to give new life to traditional vintage and also create new pieces in partnership with women and artisans worldwide. Our collections pay fair wages, fund girls’ education, and support local artisans.'

Educating consumers & simplifying the message

katie_moen — 2019-03-20 19:05:45 UTC

Ninety percent - a concise message to consumers, educating them where they stand on sustainability from a material & manufacturing perspective. But also refreshingly giving power and visibility to consumers by allowing them to choose which charity 90% of their
profit is donated to.

Redress an Uniqlo

2019-03-21 14:39:35 UTC

UNIQLO
Unlocking The Power of Clothing.

We believe we can turn the power of clothing into a force for good.
By designing, making and selling good clothing,
we can make the world a better place.

Good clothing means simple clothing, high in quality, and built to last.
It's clothing that enriches the lives of people
who wear it by giving them comfort, protection and pleasure.

It is produced in a way that is harmonious with nature,
without excessive burden on the environment.
Good clothing is made by people of diverse backgrounds
working with energy and enthusiasm, under conditions
where their health, safety and human rights are respected and upheld.

And we will extend this same spirit to our customers and all our stakeholders,
working with them to aspire to a better society where we all thrive.
This is our promise: to always work toward a better, more sustainable society.

REDRESS

BELIEVE IN THE POSITIVE POWER OF FASHION.

Redress is a pioneering Hong Kong based NGO working to reduce textile waste and promote environmental sustainability in the fashion industry. Through our dynamic programmes we work directly with designers, brands, manufacturers, industry professionals, educational organisations and consumers, to promote innovative models and drive growth towards a new circular economy for fashion.

Fashion Revolution

2019-03-22 17:34:13 UTC

https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto/
They have 10 bullet points which provide insights into each area of the fashion industry and what we should and can expect fashion to provide for our planet and ourselves.

Traid

2019-03-22 17:45:46 UTC

https://www.traid.org.uk/about-traid/

Traids manifesto is accessible to many people across the UK and they make it easy for you to start with working towards sustainable fashion from your own home.

"TRAID is a charity working to stop clothes from being thrown away. We turn clothes waste into funds and resources to reduce the environmental and social impacts of our clothes. It is a circular and sustainable approach to the problems of clothes waste tackling disposal, production and consumption by:-

Increasing clothes reuse across the UK reducing waste, carbon emissions and consumption
Funding international development projects to improve conditions and working practices in the textile industry
Educating people of all ages about the impacts of textiles on the environment and people’s lives, and how we can make more sustainable choices"

I have a dream......

traceydockree — 2019-03-23 17:11:04 UTC

Can you imagine an economy where everyone's efforts are valued and everyone supports each other?

Can you imagine a fashion industry where every garment worker throughout the supply chain is paid the true value of their work?

Can you imagine wearing an item of clothing that does NOT contain any element of slave labour or harms the envronment in any way?

Martin Luther King's manifesto speech was inspirational as it gave people a dream to work towards. It brought into the present a future they had hardly thought was possible before.

There are many wonderful manifestos and inspirational business models - the circular economy, fashion revolution, ethical consumer - all sharing the same dream of a fairer society where everyone can thrive and become who they were created to be. And sharing how that can be achieved by anyone and everyone taking part to make it happen.

https://roxygenier.com/new-luxury-meaning/

2019-03-23 18:54:31 UTC

“We believe that luxury must return to its roots, empowering artisans to lead the future of good living for all.”

Values
- Conversation
- Transformation
- Connectivity
- Transparency
- Authenticity
- Sustainability

https://www.fashionrevolution.org/tag/who-made-my-clothes/

“Who Made My Clothes”

Stella McCartney's World of Sustainability

2019-03-24 08:57:06 UTC

In this campaign is discussed relation of fashion to nature, and how we can contribute to its' closer merge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqyOlGyvtpA

VEGAMOUR's Manifesto:

sarahchenlin8 — 2019-03-24 13:00:07 UTC

VEGAMOUR today stands for inner beauty, inner strength, tenacity, persistence and community. Proudly, the team has committed to partnering with suppliers and non-profit organizations that stand for those same pillars.

At VEGAMOUR, we want to be transparent, fair, honest, open and kind. It is our intention to bring those five values into everything we do, every day as best we can. To keep ourselves in check, we do reflect on what we are doing, how we are doing it and who is impacted.

Patagonia We’re in business to save our home planet.

2019-03-24 17:10:33 UTC

I particularly like Patagonia's manifesto as sustainability is so intrinsic to their business - sustainable garments and equipment for those who embrace and seek joy nature. It is authentic.

Patagonia grew out of a small company that made tools for climbers. Alpinism remains at the heart of a worldwide business that still makes clothes for climbing—as well as for skiing, snowboarding, surfing, fly fishing, mountain biking and trail running. These are silent sports. None require an engine; rarely do they deliver the cheers of a crowd. In each, reward comes in the form of hard-won grace and moments of connection with nature.
https://www.patagonia.com/company-info.html

T

2019-03-24 17:15:40 UTC

Perhaps a peculiar reference from a fashion perspective, but it is interesting to see how Triodos bank also echo the Agendas of Social, Cultural and Envrionmental themes in their mission statement.

https://www.triodos.co.uk/about-us

Raw material sustainability and land use. Thought Clothing

2019-03-25 13:10:19 UTC

Thought Clothing - a sustainable fashion brand and the use of hemp for textiles. A versatile plant that is dramatically more sustainable than cotton, for example. A blog post by Bill Jasper also discusses this when referring to textile apparel sustainability: https://www.williamljasper.com/.
I love these two as I am interested in promoting a better use of land and hence, biodiversity retention compare to other textile production!

Change Makers

2019-03-25 15:37:00 UTC

Not my chosen agenda, but Gucci's recently announced this 'changemakers' project in order to increase diversity and cultural awareness. Linked with social agenda

Equality, social justice, fair trade, organic, raw materials/ processes, honesty and transparency

2019-03-25 16:48:15 UTC

PEOPLE TREE https://www.peopletree.co.uk/about-us/who-makes-our-products

VEJA
https://project.veja-store.com/en/intro/

My Inspiration

samuelowens4 — 2019-03-26 23:36:08 UTC

Patagonia

Core Values
Our values reflect those of a business started by a band of climbers and surfers, and the minimalist style they promoted. The approach we take toward product design demonstrates a bias for simplicity and utility.

Build the best product
Our criteria for the best product rests on function, repairability, and, foremost, durability. Among the most direct ways we can limit ecological impacts is with goods that last for generations or can be recycled so the materials in them remain in use. Making the best product matters for saving the planet.

Cause no unnecessary harm
We know that our business activity—from lighting stores to dyeing shirts—is part of the problem. We work steadily to change our business practices and share what we’ve learned. But we recognize that this is not enough. We seek not only to do less harm, but more good.

Use business to protect nature
The challenges we face as a society require leadership. Once we identify a problem, we act. We embrace risk and act to protect and restore the stability, integrity and beauty of the web of life.

Not bound by convention
Our success—and much of the fun—lies in developing new ways to do things.

Veja

5 years on - The world understands that social issues and environmental crisis are now matters of urgency.

Day after day, prophets of all kind are pulling the emergency cord, the entire economy is turning green and sustainable-developementising speeches are spreading around.

Actions remain scarce but words abound.

Beyond movies about the environment, beyond multinational companies building green windows to hide disasters, beyond the Copenhagen speeches filled with words and political promise….

Action.

And despite this green-fronted economy, let's try to offer a different vision which combines fair trade and ecology and links together economy, social initiatives and the environment.

A vision that proposes cultural change.

Transparency.

These two companies continue to inspire me day in and day out for being as honest and transparent as possible with everything they do. They do not play any games or hide anything from the consumer. They have a clear and concise message and make it known in a way that is easy to understand and attach to.

FASHION LOGISTICS

2019-03-27 04:29:12 UTC

Rather than brands, I've focused on how 2 players in fashion logistics are manifesting change.

I love both of these as their manifestos are honest, approachable, and detailed. Both businesses are tackling the less background logistics in fashion and where huge amounts of ecological waste occur.

(1) NoIssue Co. - premium and customisable packaging (stickers, tissue, mailers).
"Being environmentally conscious is one of our core values and as such we hold ourselves accountable. It is 2019. It doesn’t matter if you’re a Fortune 500 company, or a boutique shop owner, we should all be striving to be eco-friendly."

(2) Better Packaging Co. : Home compostable and biodegradable packaging (mailers, satchels, bubble wrap)
https://www.betterpackaging.com/better-packaging-co/
At The Better Packaging Co. we believe we have a responsibility towards our environment and the people and creatures who inhabit it. We know our company’s existence is not singular, it is part of a bigger system of people, values, communities, organizations and nature. We believe it is the social responsibility of our business to give back to the world, just as it gives to us. This is what makes a truly sustainable business. This, The Better Packaging Co.’s Sustainability Promise, outlines our commitment to do this.
SCOPE

POLICY ELEMENTS

COMPLIANCE LEGALITY

BUSINESS ETHICS

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

PROTECTING OUR PEOPLE

HUMAN RIGHTS

Companies who care

2019-03-28 10:02:13 UTC

My passion is lingerie and swim, so I have focused on this area as an opportunity to broaden my knowledge. The brands I have chosen are as follows;

Ayten Gasson
www.aytengasson.com
Established in 2005, the company uses up-cycled vintage Nottingham lace, as well as Model (Beach wood), Bamboo, Peace Silk and Organic Silk within its collections.
Along side the ethical and sustainable fabric selections the band has also been recognised for its firm commitment to supporting the UK manufacturing industry. Designer Ayten Roberts dedicatedly supports as many UK companies as possible, from lace mills to printers, and every item is then lovingly produced in the companies Brighton boutique.

Stella McCartney

Not just a lingerie brand, but has one of the best examples of advocacy for sustainability and social and cultural change I've come across on a major band website. There are sections covering everything from respect for nature, people and animals to circular solutions.

www.stellamccartney.com/experience/en/sustainability/
Its mission statement really speaks to me;

"We are committed to operating a modern and responsible business. We are agents of change. We challenge and push boundaries to make luxurious products in a way that is fit for the world we live in today and the future: beautiful and sustainable. No compromises.
Each decision we make is a symbol of our commitment to defining what the future of fashion looks like. From never using leather or fur and pioneering new alternative materials to utilising cutting edge technologies, pushing towards circularity, protecting ancient and endangered forests and measuring our impact with ground-breaking tools."

Clare Bare
https://clarebare.com/pages/about-us
A new brand based in LA, that hand makes each garment using eco-friendly, vintage, and salvaged fabrics and trim by a small team of lingerie loving girls. They only use organic dyes and printing techniques, even offering vegan friendly options if desired. Also all eco-friendly fabrics used in addition to salvaged fabrics are manufactured locally.

2019-03-28 17:57:03 UTC

lothing brands manufacture their products in a way that damages the water sources. Toxic chemicals

2019-03-28 18:13:05 UTC

HERMES
act4nature
taking action for biodiversity

It is impossible to feel indifferent about this issue. It is estimated that more than half of vertebrates have disappeared worldwide in the space of 40 years, which is nothing less than mass extinction. The cause? The pressure put on our planet by human activity. The ball is now in the court of public authorities and businesses. The act4nature initiative, driven by the non-profit organisation EpE (Entreprises pour l’Environnement), is fully coherent with the French national strategy for biodiversity.

PICTURE ORGANIC CLOTHING

The Shoe Game is Strong

2019-03-28 18:33:23 UTC

I have included two shoe brands that I wear and love and one designer I worked with. I like how these brands created a visually appealing and interactive exploration of their values.

Allbirds

“Better Things In a Better Way”

“It starts with better materials, continues with better design, and carries through to better factories and shipping methods. Because we think our planet deserves better. Less waste and pollution. More thoughtfulness and accountability. That sounds better, doesn’t it?”

https://www.allbirds.com - manifesto begins on their home page

https://www.allbirds.com/pages/our-story - delve more into their values

https://www.allbirds.com/pages/our-materials-wool - a breakdown of materials

Rothys

“Started from a bottle now we're here”

“Rothy's began as an idea to turn recycled, single-use plastics into something both beautiful and useful. Three years in, we've taken 20 million plastic bottles destined for landfills and repurposed them into timeless, durable flats.”

https://rothys.com - manifesto begins on their home page

https://rothys.com/blog/sustainability/articles/twenty-million-water-bottles-and-counting - delve more into their values

https://rothys.com/sustainability - a detailed section on sustainability efforts

Mara Hoffman

“In an effort to foster mindful consumption habits, the brand maintains an open conversation about its approach and encourages consumers to reevaluate the relationship society has with clothing. The company continues to focus on sustainable materials, processes, and production in order to improve and extend each garment’s life.”

https://www.marahoffman.com/world-of/our-story/

https://www.marahoffman.com/world-of/our-approach/ - delve into their values

Incorporating Sustainability into Mainstream Business Strategy

2019-03-28 18:41:01 UTC

I picked VF, the parent company of a number of iconic American brands including Vans, North Face, Timberland, JanSport, EastPak, Lee, Wrangler, Kipling. I am particularly interested in their business as it is leading corporate America to incorporate sustainability into its corporate strategy. Their manifesto, "Made for Change," was established in December 2017 and focuses on everything in the value chain, from how its products are produced, processed and packaged. They partner with many NGOs across different issues including renewable energy, packaging, zero waste, human rights, to move the retail industry forward.

https://www.vfc.com/news/press-releases/detail/1638/vf-corporation-announces-new-sustainability

All Players

allalaleeva — 2019-03-29 03:21:29 UTC

I found this manifesto of the Berlin handmade clothes workshop, and I really liked it! They say that all players, all participants in the fashion industry are important, the opinion and choice of each is important. And they believe in an aspirational, democratic fashion industry.

"A fair, equal system that empowers people as workers and as customers. Our purpose is to create a range of shared values with all players in the fashion industry.
We are committed to finding better ways to create fashion, but we can’t do it alone! Together we can do better."
https://againstgrey.com/manifesto/

Accessories help setting off one's outfit but how do they bring out the message of sustainability?

2019-03-30 09:32:14 UTC

I believe that a perfect outlook can be embellished with accessories. Many of us spend more on accessories than clothing undoubtedly. We never outgrow accessories, which means they can remain a part of our wardrobes for decades compared to clothing, it could be classic. I really like the idea that Saskia Diez brought out with her own brand.

"Everything created by her is made locally near her studio in Germany. Recycled metals, traceable gemstones and natural materials like wood are used by her goldsmiths to create fine, delicate jewellery for the elegant, professional woman."

Which is perfectly claimed the idea of sustainability and environmental friendly, perhaps the material she used is not only recycled but also recyclable.

Our people are the lifeblood of our organisation. It is imperative to us that they are given every opportunity to flourish.

2019-03-31 13:19:05 UTC

Gucci's platform Equilibrium is a platform where they delineate their mission to bring about positive change. Their 'People' section is of particular interest to me with regards to the social agenda.

Finisterre : Product, Environment, People

2019-04-01 15:45:51 UTC

PRODUCT
DESIGNED WITH INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY.
Their design ethos has always been to build the best and most sustainable product they can. They create product that is fit for purpose, built to last and, wherever possible, that encompasses innovation to deliver a sustainability agenda.

ENVIRONMENT

INFORMED DECISIONS AROUND THEIR IMPACT.

A love of the sea and a respect of the environment is central to Finisterre; it is their inspiration and their playground.
They are a growing brand in the business of making product, so what they do and all of their decisions inevitably have an impact on the environment. As a business, they strive to keep this footprint and impact to a minimum.

PEOPLE

RELATIONSHIPS THAT THEY BELIEVE IN.

The attention to detail behind all their products is what drives them forward, as well as the relationships they build along the way, whether it’s with their manufacturers, employees or customers.
They will always make the effort to get out of the workshop to meet and learn from the people who make their product.

I've picked Finisterre as a prime example of the circular economy. Born from the needs of hardy British surfers, they strive to design the best & most sustainable product for those who share a love of the sea. They've married a consumer who cares about the environment, with functional, practical products that play into their needs.

Reformation: "We put sustainability at the core of everything we do"

2019-04-01 15:53:39 UTC

Reformation truly consider all aspects of their business. They invest in green building infrastructure to minimise their waste, water, and energy footprints. By providing on-the-job training and opportunities for growth, they also invest in the people who make this revolution possible. They send out a quarterly sustainability report so consumers can track their progress rather than their profit.

Everlane: "We believe we can  all make a difference. Our way: Exceptional quality. Ethical factories. Radical Transparency."

2019-04-01 15:57:46 UTC

Everlane partner with the best, ethical factories around the world. Source only the finest materials. And share those stories with their consumers—down to the true cost of every product they make. It’s a new way of doing things. They call it Radical Transparency.
They also aren't big on trends as they want you to wear the pieces for years, even decades to come.

I chose Everlane as an emerging direct-to-consumer brand born from the concept of sustainability. They are at the forefront of innovation as they have built their business on sustainable values. They are one that established brands need to look to and be inspired by.

Sustainability must be the center of everything

2019-04-01 18:34:38 UTC

For me a brand must include between its values and objectives, integrity, ethics, equity, equality, transparency, responsibility with the environment, use organic raw materials or recycled.
and fair trade. This is directly related to the ecology and social agendas, they identify me and I am interested in developing them in a deeper way in my project. Sustainability must be the center of everything, the heart of the project.

I chose three brands, which have among their manifestos these characteristics that I look for and at the same time motivate and empower their clients to be better.

Simple Shoes
https://simpleshoes.com/pages/simple-history

Reformation
https://www.thereformation.com/pages/impact-of-fashion

Dai wear
https://daiwear.com/our-vision/

2019-04-01 18:57:47 UTC

I‘m really interested in those two manifestos, because they tell you, how you could change the world and How you can change the fashion industry.

https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto/

https://www.google.com/amp/s/i-d.vice.com/amp/en_us/article/neb3yx/a-manifesto-for-a-modern-fashion-industry

Bam Clothing, UK

2019-04-03 09:43:59 UTC

https://bambooclothing.co.uk/about/
Bamboo is great for the environment too…

Bamboo is a highly sustainable plant and is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to cotton, not only because of its amazing properties which are kind to you.

NOT THIRSTY
Bamboo only needs rain water to grow. Very little, if any, additional water is ever required.

BIODEGRADABLE
100% Bamboo viscose is biodegradable.

GREATER YIELD

Bamboo yields the same volume as cotton from 10% of the land area.

GROWS NATURALLY

Bamboo thrives naturally without using any pesticides or fertilizers

GROWS FAST

Bamboo is the fastest growing plant in the world, so yields more often from the same plot.

SOIL SUSTAINABILITY

As a grass, bamboo is cut not uprooted, so is good for soil – particularly as it can grow on slopes not viable for other crops.

The People Tree

2019-04-03 09:55:01 UTC

https://www.peopletree.co.uk/about-us
Our Environmental ResponsibilityOur producers use traditional skills and combine them with new innovative technologies to support and grow their businesses. By using skills such as hand weaving, hand knitting or hand embroidery we create employment in rural areas where work is often scarce. All clothes are dyed using low impact dyes, free from harmful azo chemicals which are frequently used in clothing manufacture. We use natural materials where possible, avoiding plastic and toxic substances.

"you could do the best ecological project, and still being the worst kind of company."

2019-04-03 12:11:55 UTC

The sustainable focus is on the impact of the products created: the sourcing, the raw materials, the production, which is all great. But a company is an ecosystem and we have to thing of all the value chain and its impact on nature from conception to retail. I like that a committed company like Veja aspires to be a global responsible and sustainable company, from their electricity supplier, to the banks they work with, to the raw materials they source.

Respect for the environment , respect to ourselves. Let's stop this consumerism of buying and throwing it away. We take from the earth and we give garbage back !

2019-04-03 16:08:04 UTC

https://www.fashionrevolution.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Manifesto_quotes_SarahSpellings-460x460.jpg

My dreams

2019-04-03 23:07:17 UTC

I want to have a fashion company in the future, to create my own fashion brand which will include different kind of clothes for different kind of people that the world has never seen and it will be related to sustainability and hopefully regarding to those four agendas my fashion brand will be a successful and rare one.

Manifestos

2019-04-04 11:28:49 UTC

https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto/

"We love fashion. But we don’t want our clothes to exploit people or destroy our planet"
For me, this sums it up perfectly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v4Pf5Dt8Hg

Towards the end, Vigga Svensson talks about the need to change the consumers behaviour which I think it key.

https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/4wbkbj/livia-firths-manifesto

Livia Firth's manifesto is a really good summary, highlighting how its hard to see the damage caused by fast fashion and how we need to educate ourselves and reassess the way we consumer.

Rent The Runway

2019-04-04 17:04:25 UTC

https://www.renttherunway.com/sustainable-fashion?action_type=footer_link

This business is built around wanting to change consumer behaviour by creating a rental model where customers have access to beautiful, hight quality pieces at a price they can afford. In doing so they reduce waste and bring value back to clothing.

My environmental manifestos

2019-04-04 17:45:00 UTC

1. GreenPeace: I personally donate to this company. I think it goes really in favor of the environment and claiming other companies to do their job properly.
“A Manifesto for Change: We can do more than just endure or adapt to climate change, we can tackle it and create a better, more just society in the process.”

2. GreenToys: Their values are for me, their way to make an statement of what they believe it’s right and how they do their toys.
“Our Values: Made safe in the USA, Transparent from start to finish, We take play seriously.”

3. SDG 2 Advocacy Hub: I found this one and liked it a lot. I think it’s pretty clear and literal.

2019-04-05 16:14:28 UTC

Bristol Cloth

2019-04-05 16:20:17 UTC

http://www.bristolcloth.co.uk
I love the philosophy behind this project because it is a holistic approach and keeps things local for the benefit of people and planet. Using local wool, woven in the local weaving mill and using no chemicals in the whole making process. The cloth remains safe to then be returned to the land at the end of it's useful life. They employ local crafts people and support and bring together a community of designers too, who make the cloth into various products.

Manifestos

2019-04-06 11:56:38 UTC

I really like Maggie Marilyn's manifesto and pretty much everything about their brand. This NZ fashion company keeps everything local and has a beautiful video on their journey: https://maggiemarilyn.com/pages/sustainability

I am very inspired by London company Birdsong's manifesto, as it really embodies their brand: https://birdsong.london/birdsongbecause-manifesto-black-friday-beyond/manifesto/

Manifesto

inesog — 2019-04-06 16:25:28 UTC

https://www.thereformation.com/pages/sustainable-practices

Reformation

"Big companies report their profits in quarterly earnings reports. We think companies should be accountable for more than just profits. That’s why we send you guys our quarterly sustainability report so we can track our progress together."

I love my clothes

2019-04-06 22:00:18 UTC

"I know what I own
I know my style
I understand the effect of my clothes
I love my clothes
I am part of the well-dressed revolution"

Inspiring Manifesto's

2019-04-07 17:42:04 UTC

1. Finisterre https://finisterre.com/pages/history?from=header
"We’re committed to making informed decisions about our impact on the environment and are constantly trying to push boundaries to make the best product we can. In our eyes this is gear that will be with you the longest; and the longer you have it, the more attached to it you become."
2. Deborah Milner
https://www.deborahmilner.com/news
3. Sea Legacy
https://www.sealegacy.org/about-us

Manifestos

2019-04-08 13:07:01 UTC

1. Eileen Fisher Vision 2020
https://www.eileenfisher.com/vision-2020/
"...and industry where human rights and sustainability are not the effects of a particular initiative but the cause of a business well run."

2. Fashion Revolution Manifesto
https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto/
Well designed, well communicated, easy to understand manifesto.

Inspiring Manifestos

2019-04-10 00:02:20 UTC

Mistra Future fashion

Who Made My Clothes

2019-04-10 02:47:50 UTC

https://www.fashionrevolution.org/tag/who-made-my-clothes/
I have chosen this manifesto because I think it speaks to the trend of fast fashion consumerism and the idea of shopping for clothes all the time without giving much value to how the clothes were made and by whom they were made. I think Fashion Revolution is going an incredible job making people more aware of social issues in the fashion industry and helping to shape a more conscious shopping cultute.

EJERCITO ZAPATISTA

2019-04-10 06:04:28 UTC

https://enlacezapatista.ezln.org.mx/1994/01/01/primera-declaracion-de-la-selva-lacandona/
I could've chosen any other manifesto, really. But everything that I do has a hint of Mexico in it. When learning about the abuses of the fashion industry to the people who work in it, the first thing that came to my mind was the constant negligence and abuse the idigenous peoples of Southern Mexico lived throughout 500 years of colonization, transition and "modernization". This manifesto ws their call, in 1994 to end the perpetuation of marginalization and dishonor of the people who own this land.

Buy less, choose well, make it last.

2019-04-10 07:28:00 UTC

I'm not sure if this makes a manifesto but its certainly core to my beliefs of the problem with over consumption & not valuing our clothes & how we make them. I also like the short punchy message.

Patagonia for Black Friday

2019-04-10 07:40:51 UTC

The three R's

Elvis and Kresse

2019-04-10 08:05:25 UTC

https://www.elvisandkresse.com/pages/three-pillars another great & simple manifesto

Applicable to all of us

2019-04-10 14:43:12 UTC

What we should live by:

TRANSPARANCY and ACTION

2019-04-10 22:13:19 UTC

"Beyond movies about the environment, beyond multinational companies building green windows to hide disasters, beyond the Copenhagen speeches filled with words and political promise….

Action.

And despite this green-fronted economy, let's try to offer a different vision which combines fair trade and ecology and links together economy, social initiatives and the environment.

A vision that proposes cultural change.

Transparency."

VEJA SHOES
https://project.veja-store.com/en/single/transparency

The (RED) Manifesto

2019-04-12 07:51:17 UTC

I like that it speaks clearly their movement, enable consumers to know the power and effect of choosing RED.

The Acey Manifesto

2019-04-13 14:30:03 UTC

I think the newly re-launched company The Acey (London based) are doing something great, with their made to order clothing, ensuring that there really is as little waste as possible.

1. Design with intent and longevity in mind

At The-Acey we believe great design always has a purpose. Our collections are designed with women and their lives in mind. We consider every aspect of our business. From packaging to zips, from button counts to patterns. The details are essential in our design but also our approach to business. We care because we want women to be confident in their purchasing and ultimately in their clothes.

2. On-demand production, made 30 minutes from our East London studio

When we looked at the industry we realised that one of the biggest issues was overproduction, which results in huge amounts of waste. By creating an on demand production system we’re only manufacturing what women want, when they need it.

3. Single fibre, natural fabrics - no blends or synthetics

In a conscious effort to benefit the wearer and the world we choose to only use natural fabrics made from one single fibre.

- incredibly breathable to wear
- we believe single fibres wash better than blends, as two different fabric properties are not working against each other
- no micro-plastics are released into our water systems when washed, this occurs when synthetics are washed
- if a garment comes to the end of it's life, textile manufacturers can easily break down single fibre fabrics - blends are tricky
- natural fibres can biodegrade when disposed of correctly.

Software in particular plays a central role in sustainability. It can push us towards growing consumption of resources, growing inequality in society, and lack of individual self- worth. But it can also create communities and enable thriving of individual freedom, democratic processes, and resource conservation. As designers of software technology, we are responsible for the long-term consequences of our designs. Design is the process of understanding the world and articulating an alternative conception on how it should be shaped, according to the designer’s intentions. Through design, we cause change and shape our environment. If we don’t take sustainability into account when designing, no matter in which domain and for what purpose, we miss the opportunity to cause positive change.

2019-04-15 11:30:25 UTC

Inspiring change

2019-04-15 17:00:28 UTC

I choose this one because I think that for the Economic Agenda the great goal is changing first the way that people consume and by the other hand the way businesses make profits from sales, it's all about the thinking businesses models so that if consumption lower in terms of number of pieces per year/ person, change then the companies can still be profitable.

2019-04-15 19:59:46 UTC

MoreOrLessMag.com

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2019-04-15 20:05:01 UTC

Better shoes.org

The Mindful Manifesto from Rarely Wears Lip

2019-04-15 20:41:46 UTC

http://www.rarelywearslipstick.com/2018/10/fashion-sustainability-my-mindful-manifesto/
This manifesto really resonated with me. I myself try to be mindful when shopping for clothes, and trying to understand where my clothes are coming from and how much value they have. Rarely wears Lipsticks Manifesto is to combat wastefulness and to value fashion over disposibility.
https://silviagiovanardi.com/manifesto/
Secondly this manifesto from Silvia Giovanardi, focuses on embracing the natural world, creating fashion that respects the environment, and the human body through multi-sensorial experience. I love this manifesto because it considers the experience of dressing, how gentle and healthy it is for the skin, sourcing quality natural materials that do not harm the environment.

2019-04-16 16:40:03 UTC

1) https://www.stellamccartney.com/experience/it/sustainability/social-sustainability/
2) https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/about-us/ethical-consumer-manifesto?utm_source=ECRA+Monthly+Newsletter&utm_campaign=9f18a6796a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_11_01_02_37_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_9856040c29-9f18a6796a-320950205

2019-04-23 12:37:53 UTC

Exploring the Manifesto

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Exploring the Manifesto

2019-04-23 13:09:13 UTC

Exploring the Manifesto

2019-04-23 13:11:50 UTC

The manifestos I have chosen make me feel a participant of this thoughts and invite me to take action and actively participate in this fields.
I chose them because I believe in the power of people and word of mouth and I think that technology will help us to spread this thought in order to grow new ideas and make them become facts.

Exploring the manifesto

hypernature — 2019-04-23 18:05:50 UTC

1. Dogme 95. Back to basics is the best way to put it. When Von Trier proposed to get rid of artificiality and be more frugal and authentic, was a call to go back to an artist as an artisan. That is what we need, source good quality products locally, but most importantly, from this manifesto, it is a collaborative effort and you need support from others.
2. Habacuc's dog. Costarican conceptual artist Habacuc jumped to fame after news ran like fire about his showing a street dog in a nicaraguan art gallery where it allegedly died of starvation.
This being disproved by the gallery and artist himself placed a mirror on the zeitgeist: his performance was based on actual news of the death of a nicaraguan immigrant attacked by two dogs. When news outlets ran the story and interviewed him he asked why nobody did anything to save the dog whilst in the gallery? Same with the nicaraguan immigrant before the attack.
Questions are important.

Exploring the Manifesto

2019-04-26 11:59:38 UTC

https://www.fjallraven.co.uk/about-fjallraven/sustainability/

https://www.matchesfashion.com/bio/eco-age

https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto/

2019-04-26 18:00:35 UTC

forward and demands change. Celebrates fashion and sustainability together
https://www.asosplc.com/corporate-responsibility/our-customers/mind-and-body
Caring for their customers and employers and taking action

Exploring my Cultural Fashion Manifesto

2019-04-29 19:59:04 UTC

What inspired me:
https://www.facebook.com/givecreditproject/ The #GiveCredit initiative launched by La Blouse Roumaine group in the effort to be truthfull and correct towards the real creators of a design.

Exploring the manifesto

2019-05-03 10:47:22 UTC

Sezane: I love how the brand is responsible and I feel very represented by them because they value quality over quantity. You can feel the uniqueness of every piece in their story. https://www.sezane.com/us/about/the-brand

Organizations supporting art & culture: I believe art helps illuminate societal problems and therefore see them from another point of view . On the other hand, local cultures make us diverse and diversity is necessary and positive to humanity.
http://www.joycefdn.org/programs/culture
http://www.culturepush.org/mission-history

Exploring The Manifesto

2019-05-12 12:47:48 UTC

1_ Fashion Revolution Manifesto https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto/
2_ Catalytic Clothing by Helen Storey and Tony Ryan http://www.catalytic-clothing.org/home.html
3_Silvia Giovanardi Manifesto https://silviagiovanardi.com/manifesto/

Nike: If you have a body, you're an athlete

2019-05-13 19:47:41 UTC

Nike's mission is to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world. *If you have a body, you're an athlete.

I love the inclusivity of this manifesto - they seek to inspire everyone regardless of their ability and using innovation and technology to drive sustainability is a big part of that.

https://about.nike.com/

Exploring the manifesto: Fashion Revolution and Allpamamas´ manifestos.

2019-05-13 22:43:56 UTC

The fashion revolution manifesto groups more than one agenda in their message but I feel hope when I read it, especially when it talks about the environment because more than just conserving and restoring it, they want to not exploit it any more and look for more sustainable ways of production. On the other hand, Allpamamas is a project from someone I know in my country and I truly admire their work in a huge way because their core values are environmental. This manifesto is in Spanish but it states that they want to respect workers´ rights and off course nature. This is a sustainable fashion project with a "zero waste" mentality, giving women in vulnerable areas the opportunity of working in a strong connection to nature, using sustainable techniques like weaving by hand the fabric and also naturally dyeing them which makes each piece unique.

ALLPAMAMAS:
https://impaqto.socialab.com/challenges/RetoEmprendimientoUrbano2018/idea/77935

FASHION REVOLUTION:
https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto/

Stella mccartney and Vivianne Westwood Manifestos

krystelmahr — 2019-05-14 15:44:26 UTC

Active resistant Vivianne Westwood Manifesto #1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOarK1XcWBU
Stella Mccartney Manifesto and Purpose for Sustainability
https://www.stellamccartney.com/experience/us/sustainability/mission-statement/
These two manifestos speak to me because they are 2 of the pioneers of sustainability, really working on transforming their brands and not just greenwashing it. They speak the truth about being an active force on changing the world and the minds of people towards sustainability.

https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto/

2019-05-16 09:06:15 UTC

I find the fashion revolution manifesto the most complete and inspiring. It touches every aspect of the fashion industry and gives a breath of hope to every problem you can see.

http://www.concernedresearchers.org/

The concerned researchers in fashion is more pragmatic and I love it because it states that fashion sustainability problems are over-simplifies. I agree and therefore I am here to educate myself in order to better understand their roots.

https://project.veja-store.com/

I respect and admire their work and manifesto because they state "never state something you are not willing to do". Their work is impressive.

https://www.thecut.com/2018/02/understanding-sustainability-means-talking-about-colonialism.html

sjakhura — 2019-05-27 22:13:05 UTC

Celine Semaan discusess the intersection of lifestyle, sustainability in fashion, culture and colonialism

https://www.wired.co.uk/article/stella-mccartney-sustainable-fashion

Stelle McCartney truly is a maverick having introduced sustainability to the luxury market. Leading the way, she has shown industry that products can be sustainable and desirable - neither is mutually exclusive.

2019-05-28 09:48:22 UTC

changing fashion

2019-06-15 15:52:18 UTC

these manifestos cover all agendas, but in particular I find particularly inspirational: patagonia's ecological agenda, fashion revolution and eco-age's social agendas.

https://www.patagonia.com/company-info.html

https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto/

https://eco-age.com/eco-age-principles

Komodo

2019-07-02 16:12:24 UTC

A brand with a very clear manifesto on it's web site home page

"We believe the simple actions we make today can have a huge and positive impact on the future. We also understand that finding ways to live more sustainably can be difficult and often, when we try to act more responsibly it seems to limit our choice.

That’s why we've been creating and perfecting our range of affordable, on trend, eco style for 30 years."

https://www.komodo.co.uk

Bassike Manifesto for Sustainability

2019-07-09 01:19:59 UTC

An Australian brand that is deeply invested in creating and producing clothes in the most ethical and sustainable ways.

these 3

2019-10-05 07:24:55 UTC

Exploring the manifesto.

2019-10-05 07:25:10 UTC

I chose these 3 manifestos because they speak my mind, seeing everything as a whole, environment, animals, people. One is not more important than the other, but one cant existe without the other:
https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto/

https://www.patagonia.com/company-info.html

https://www.provenance.org/about#mission

FASHION REVOLUTION MANIFESTO

2019-10-14 16:44:06 UTC

'We are Fashion Revolution. We are designers, producers, makers, workers and consumers. We are academics, writers, business leaders, brands, retailers, trade unions and policymakers. We are the industry and the public. We are world citizens. We are a movement and a community. We are you.

We love fashion. But we don’t want our clothes to exploit people or destroy our planet. We demand radical, revolutionary change.

This is our dream…'

Extremely powerful and inspiring manifesto. A great example of a well-thought vision.

https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto/

https://www.prcouture.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/bg_manifesto.png

2019-11-13 10:52:03 UTC

Love wise V. Westwood's approach to fashion, DIY and "you get out what you put in". Such an inspiration

2019-11-13 10:55:01 UTC

Implementable Manifestos

msarwar29 — 2020-01-15 18:32:23 UTC

Companies and Movements whose manifestos inspire me the most:

· Redress

Redress is an environmental charity with a mission to prevent and transform textile waste to catalyze a circular economy and reduce fashion's water, chemical and carbon footprints. Our programs work to change mindsets and practices to stop the creation of textile waste now and in the future, as well as creating systems and partnerships that generate and showcase value in existing waste.

· Sarah’s bags

Sarah’s Bag is a Lebanese fashion house and social enterprise that creates one-of-a-kind luxury hand crafted bags and accessories that empower both the women who make them and the women who wear them.

· Fashion Revolution

We are Fashion Revolution. We are designers, producers, makers, workers and consumers. We are academics, writers, business leaders, brands, retailers, trade unions and policymakers. We are the industry and the public. We are world citizens. We are a movement and a community. We are you. We love fashion. But we don’t want our clothes to exploit people or destroy our planet. We demand radical, revolutionary change. This is our dream…

· Be fauna

Fauna curates fashion that is kind to people and the world around us, and that contributes to more sustainable industry practices. We believe in consuming consciously and choosing sustainable options. Our shop carries a collection of sustainable, stylish and carefully crafted clothes & accessories from Brazilian brands and designers. Fauna is about feeling human and empowered, unique yet connected. Fauna is about authenticity, living according to our values while respecting nature and human dignity. We want to simplify the conscious choice. We want to create a more sustainable fashion industry. And we want to continuously discover authentic fashion.

· Adidas X Parley

More than 150 million tons of plastic exist in the oceans today. Adidas X Parley are united to fight for the oceans by creating thread from intercepted plastic for this collection.

· Futerra

· The Slow Factory

· Catalytic Clothing

(First 3-5 are the ones that inspire me the most)

I’m interested in their manifestos, as they are believable and implementable. There is nothing so ridiculously impossible in them and their goals are achievable and impactful in future sustainable regimes.

All the concepts are doable even in third world countries like Pakistan.

Recycling, reusing, upcycling, buying less, empowering the underprivileged (women), donating clothes, and much more! Thus, they can definitely mend and make a sustainable value chain.

We should take these small works/businesses/ideologies as inspiration.

Eventually, the culture at companies/industries will change.

Sustainable Fashion

2020-01-19 10:36:39 UTC

· The fashion industry is responsible for around 5% of all manmade greenhouse gas emissions, and that percentage is set to grow

· Most emissions come from raw materials, so improving the way we produce polyester and cotton could have a huge impact

· Fashion is not only increasing the amount of carbon in the atmosphere — it is also contributing to a rapid decline in biodiversity, the other environmental crisis facing the planet.

· The earth has lost an estimated 60 per cent of vertebrate animal populations since 1970, and less than 20 per cent of the world’s ancient forests remain large enough to maintain the biological diversity that’s there.

· Leather and viscose are among the worst culprits, leading to deforestation in critical ecosystems including the Amazon.

* Climate change and biodiversity matters a lot. It is our heritage and it is our job to protect it. Our planet with its wildlife is absolutely beautiful and the world would become a terrible place without our beautiful climate nature and wild life.

* I think everyone should make maximum efforts to prevent climate changes and protect wildlife. It should be an absolute priority for all of us.

* I would like for the awareness to the environmental problems to rise and more active actions to be taken by consumers, corporations and governments

* As a consumer and as a future fashion industry worker I am committing to be mindful about my consumer habits, spread around the information on the impacts and push for the sustainable changes in my future carrier.

Impactful Manifestos

shawnmcc05 — 2020-02-24 17:13:01 UTC

I chose the three manifestos below because of their commitment to real change, transparency, innovation and engagement.

https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto/

https://project.veja-store.com/fr/intro

https://www.stellamccartney.com/experience/it/sustainability/themes/social-sustainability/

Exploring manifesto

2020-04-14 03:39:19 UTC

These 3:
https://shopcuup.com

http://allpahats.com/web/about

https://allthingsmochi.com/pages/story

Inspirational Manifestos

2020-08-06 07:00:12 UTC

Patagonia's manifesto is simple but clear - We're in business to save our home planet. Everything they do comes back to this simple sentence.
They say:
At Patagonia, we appreciate that all life on earth is under threat of extinction. We’re using the resources we have—our business, our investments, our voice and our imaginations—to do something about it.
https://eu.patagonia.com/gb/en/core-values/

People Tree are a fashion brand who were championing sustainability and ethical working practices long before it became part of the general conversation. Their mission is that every product is made to the highest ethical and environmental standards from start to finish.
https://www.peopletree.co.uk/about-us

Stella McCartney founded her brand on ethical and sustainable principles in 2001, never using leather, feathers, skin or fur in her collections. Her company pioneers new materials innovations, some of which were shown as part of the V&A's exhibition 'Fashioned From Nature'.
They say:
We challenge and push boundaries to make luxurious products in a way that is fit for the world we live in today and the future: beautiful and sustainable.
https://www.stellamccartney.com/experience/en/sustainability/themes/mission-statement/

Manifestos

lpbarty — 2020-10-13 04:10:12 UTC

The fashion industry needs radical change and this is at the forefront of everything that Techstyle works toward. Change starts with sustainable sourcing. As a designer whom wants to contribute to change for the better, it can be difficult and overwhelming sourcing sustainable materials and placing orders as a small business. Incredibly they are doing the hard work and directly helping designers worldwide.

My chosen manifestos

kristynaclement — 2021-12-04 23:32:21 UTC

https://www.wardrobehack.com
https://www.ethicuette.com/es/pages/sustainability-manifesto
and https://www.fashionrevolution.org/manifesto/

Favourite Fashion Manifestos

2022-05-02 10:10:50 UTC

Norhla is a brand based in Tibet. I really appreciate its mindset and practices. They research and innovate traditional local weaving methods using yak neck hair, which will fall off regularly and automatically. This helps inherit the technique and improves local people's lives.