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The 3rd edition of Ethical Fashion Show will take place on October 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th at the Tapis Rouge, 67 rue du Faubourg Saint Martin 75010 PARIS. The trade days are reserved for professionals. Sunday October 15th will be open to the general public. Runway shows, Round Tables, Exhibitions and Showrooms will take place over the 4 days. Over 60 desigers from all over the world: Mongolia, Thailand, Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, The Philippines, Chili, Brazil, United Kingdom, India, United States, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Cambodia, Canada, the Netherlands, Switzerland...will present fashion that respects people and environment. Over 20 nationalites and cultures will be represented. An Event Dedicated To Fashion Founded by Isabelle QUÉHÉ, Ethical Fashion Show® is a European event centred on Ethical Fashion. It is organised by the Universal Love association (Free Markets since 1995). More than a trade show, ETHICAL FASHION SHOW® seeks to be a unifying event where the fashion industries’ various players meet. There are 3 main objectives: - Promote ethical fashion designers - Foster dialogue and the exchange of information between companies concerned by fair trade and sustainable development in the fashion industry - Be an information base for all parties concerned. The New Consumer Demand: Is It Ethical? The social and environmental conditions in which products are manufactured are important to the consumer who buys them. The increase in Fair Trade purchases reflects the evolving buying habits of a growing part of the population. The number of buyers and sales figures of products sold through fair trade are constantly growing. Awareness of fair trade is steadily increasing: In 2000, 9% of French people had heard of fair trade; In 2003 they were 45% (source:CREDOC/IPSOS). We have noticed that consumers increasingly request major social roles and moral responsibility from companies they do business with. The relationship between companies, public services, local communities and consumers is more and more influenced by ethics.
Ethical Fashion: Solidarity Through Fashion The fashion presented at ETHICAL FASHION SHOW® is based on solidarity and is dedicated to fostering development. It is a trend-setting fashion, respectful of people and the environment. Today all fashion is concerned with this phenomenon. From the haute-couture world to streetwear, every trend benefits from the influence of ethical fashion. Criteria for Selection • Fashion that complies with International Labour Organisation rules relating to the respect of fundamental rights concerning wages, health and to unionize. • Fashion that recycles, recovers and works closely with local craftsmen. • Fashion that reinvests part of its profits in community projects (education, training, housing, health…). • Fashion that works with raw materials, treats and dyes them using methods and ingredients which are not harmful to the environment. • Fashion that aims for a fair balance between creativity, quality and price. • Fashion that respects people and the environment. • Fashion that acts for today and for tomorrow by fostering the goals of sustainable development: “Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs”. 5 000 VISITORS EXPECTED: • National and international buyers, retailers, department stores, mail order companies, purchasing offices, stylists, fashion federations, couture houses, and distribution organisations, designers, interior designers, agents… • National, regional and local authorities • Non-profit foundations • Federations and trade unions • Labelling and promotion organisations, solidarity organisations • Press 1000 visitors are expected on the open day (Sunday October 15th). Click here to visit The Ethical Fashion Show website (www.ethicalfashionshow.com) >> |
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