is an awareness campaign that will focus on ethical and environmental issues within the Irish and international fashion industry. With a heavy-weight International line-up, and a series of events, from fashion exhibitions to public debates and seminars, FASHION EVOLUTION aims to educate Ireland’s fashion leaders and followers on the ethical and environmental effects of the fashion industry.
What ,When and Where?
Dublins first ethical fashion week will kick off on Saturday April 19th with Re-Think Re-Dress and will continue through the week culminating with the much anticipated FASHION EVOLUTION party and private industry talks
Dicussion & Party
in association with YOUR M&S
Ireland's leading fashion editor Constance Harris will introduce key players in the ethical fashion industry including London designer and No. 1 Ethical Hero 2007 Katharine Hamnett, Sophie Rieu and Mike Barry, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at M&S. A great night of music and fashion follows with spiky punk sensations Dirty Epics and the rock soul elictronica phenominon Star Little Thing among others
When
Thursday April 24th
Venue: The Button Factory, Temple Bar
Tickets €12 from www.tickets.ie
Industry Think Tank
This event is open to industry members and educators only. A seminar with a heavyweight line-up of international speakers including Katharine Hamnett, Mike Barry (M&S) and representatives from H&M, EDUN, London College of Fashion, DCU, Organic Exchange and Comhar.
April 25th
Two Sessions
Morning 10 – 12
Afternoon 12- 3
For more information on availability of places, please contact
rosie@re-dress.ie
Re-Think Re-Dress
Ethical Fashion Exhibition
A visual treat of fashion, information and conceptual graphics, the four day exhibition will give you all the information and alternatives you need to re-dress ethically. Entry is free.
When:
Saturday April 19th – Thursday 24th
Venue: Film Base, Curve Street, Temple Bar