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double paper pinwheel earrings : Roberta Chiarella
Read more: double paper pinwheel earrings : Roberta ChiarellaHandmade no two pieces are alike -which is part of the fun. They have been working with the men and women in the Philippines in coming up with making quality paper beads made out from old magazines and catalogs. I am very impressed with the workmanship and the fact that they are not just beautiful and…
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Lethbridge College has revamped its fashion design program to include an emphasis on sustainable mass production.
Read more: Lethbridge College has revamped its fashion design program to include an emphasis on sustainable mass production.(Originally posted in Lethbridge Herald) BY CAROLINE ZENTNER czentner@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College has revamped its fashion design program to include an emphasis on sustainable mass production. The new program, Fashion Design and Sustainable Production, replaces the former Fashion Design and Marketing certificate program. Last April, amid funding cuts from the provincial government, the college shut down both…
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South African govt approves R200mn for textile cluster
Read more: South African govt approves R200mn for textile clusterOriginally posted in Fibre2Fashion The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Government of South Africa, has approved a R200 million (approx. US$ 19 million) Grant Fund and a 5-Year Plan for the establishment of a Southern African Sustainable Textile and Apparel Cluster (SASTAC), according to a DTI press release. The National Cluster would help the…
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Edun: Spring/Summer 2012
Read more: Edun: Spring/Summer 2012Edun presented a floaty feminine florals with mixed African prints in a pretty blue, white, red and white palette collection for spring 2012. The collection showed strong, masculine lines on flowery, feminine foundations: tapered trousers topped with airy blouses, form-fitting boleros with flowing skirts, and sporty elements of a mesh tank, cycling shorts and slouchy pajama-style…
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2014 EcoChic Design Awards Accepting Entries Now
Read more: 2014 EcoChic Design Awards Accepting Entries NowReturning to Hong Kong for its 5th cycle, the EcoChic Design Awards is a sustainable fashion design competition that inspires emerging fashion designers and students to create mainstream clothing with minimal textile waste. Eco Chic Design Awards is established by Redress founder Christina Dean who promotes environmental sustainability within the fashion industry and the positive…