Chic and Ethic - UK: March 2010

Chic and Ethic

Aims and Objectives

Transnational

developing links with ethical garment industry

fabric sourcing

small batch production

collaboration

EU markets

networking

contacts

partnerships

long term

exploring creative ideas

Development

ethical production

non-exploitative practice

recycling

designing with a purpose

raise awareness

experimentation of sustainable resources

personal awareness

promote 'ethical' message

workshops/education/training

communication

fulfilling a 'good life' purpose

broadening a personal scope of influence

research

sustainable textiles

developing personal design style

Design

creating unique designs

timeless design

creating beautiful items through collaboration and pooling resources

sharing skills

promoting individuality

changing peoples perceptions of style

kick start creative thinking

create an inspirational group of designers

develop techniques

Resources Required

promotion - the projects ethos

funding for production

financial support for the project

ethically produced soluble fabric

natural, local, ethical fabrics sourced in the EU

industrial equipment for sampling to manufacturing standard

sewing machine

overlocker

top stitcher

design software

Chic and Ethic Grundtvig Project

“Chic and ethic” project is the initiative of seven European partners that have complementary expertise in adult education and in the fields of sustainability, textile, clothing and design industries. The 7 partners come from different backgrounds: from the academic area (Poland), from the civil society area (Romania, Greece), from the private sector (UK and Italy), from the public sector (Turkey and Lithuania). The project “Chic and ethic” aims to contribute to the promotion of sustainable values and tools in the design/clothing industry at European and national levels. “Chic and ethic” project is built around 36 small/innovative/prospective designers that will be informed, non-formally trained on sustainability and that will “learn by doing” sustainable clothing design. During the workshops, the small/prospective designers will debate among themselves and with the partners’ staff about the stakes and tools of sustainable design. Throughout the project, the 36 adult learners will create sustainable clothing items. A final fashion show will be organized in Bucharest.

Liverpool Workshop March 2010

Mind map of meeting 10 March 2010

Notes from the meeting 10th March 2010

The Chic and Ethic group in Ancona

Future transnational meetings

Links

Chic and Ethic Grundtvig Project

Liverpool Visit

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