Logistics

Last i wrote we were discussing the fashion industries ability to operate sustainably.  On the journey from designer to consumer there are many people, organizations, and resources involved. One major hurdle is the fact that traditionally the industry has been less than transparent; keeping manufacturing behind closed doors and much to be answered in terms of distribution and environmental impact. There are however many networks and organizations focused on increasing the transparency, connecting people, and sharing resources to make it easier for all. Here’s a few in Toronto, Canada, and beyond:

Fashion Takes Action is a members based organization in Toronto that provides workshops and resources to help industry members take steps in a ‘greener direction’.

Design AWEAR was started by a group of Ryerson Fashion students in an attempt to share resources among students as well as link the school with designers and others in the industry who share a passion for environmentally conscious design practices.

Future Fashion is an initiative from Earthpledge.org dedicated to helping the fashion industry make the transition towards sustainable materials. They have a great directory of certifications from around the world.

Ethical Fashion Forum is a social networking site linking designers, manufacturers, consumers and more. The majority of the membership is in the EU but they host events, awards, and job postings from around the world.

The Center for Sustainable Fashion at the London College of Fashion has an online blog with tonnes of information to connect people, share resources, and educate.

These are just a few of many websites and organizations popping up around the globe. When i look at what the search engine brings up today vs. what was around just a few years ago its obvious that the shift to a greener fashion industry is more than just a trend, it’s a movement of the people.