11th March 2009
FEI Conference: Putting ethics into practice
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Low wages and poor working conditions are endemic in the fashion industry. What are pioneers doing to try and create a more ethical industry? Explore how you can put your ethics into practice. Fashioning an Ethical Industry's annual conference brings together tutors and students from universities and colleges across the country with industry specialists to learn and discuss the latest about ethics in fashion. This year's event will take place on the 11th March 2009 at the Rich Mix in London between 9.30am - 17.30pm.
Speakers include:
Liz Leffman of Clothesource sharing her insider knowledge of global sourcing.
People Tree presenting their unique approach to ethical design and use of craftsmanship.
Paul Wright of ASDA George discussing changing buyer behavior to support workers' rights.
Ruth Bergan of Homeworkers Worldwide, members of the Ethical Trading Initiative, spotlighting a pioneering project in India.
Kate Fletcher, author of Sustainable Fashion and Textiles, and champion of 'slow fashion' envisioning how the industry could source more ethically.
Babul Akhter and Kalpona Akter highlighting their work improving conditions for garment workers in Bangladesh.
Dominic Eagleton, of Action Aid exploring the potential for an Asian floor wage - stopping the race to the bottom.
To get a taste of what the event will be like listen to a podcast or read the report of last year's event 'Ethics of Fashion or Fashion or Ethics' in Manchester.
Places are limited and only those who have registered will be admitted. The event is free for fashion students and tutors and £75 for others.
To register for the event please click on the 'register for this event' text at the top or bottom of this page and fill in the form. If you are having trouble registering for this event please email hannah_@_fashioninganethicalindustry.org (replace _at_ with@). If you are a tutor interested in making a group booking please email Hannah at the same address. Group bookings are limited to 25 students.
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