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Blue Alchemy: Stories of Indigo
LCF’s Centre for Sustainable Fashion presents Blue Alchemy: Stories of Indigo. This feature-length documentary is about indigo, a blue dye that has captured the human imagination for millennia. It is also about remarkable people around the globe who are reviving indigo in projects that are intended to improve life in their communities, preserve cultural integrity, improve the environment, and bring beauty to the world. Introduction by Professor Sandy Black.
The screening will be followed by Q&A with the award-winning director Mary Lance, and Jenny Balfour-Paul author of ‘Indigo: Egyptian Mummies to Blue Jeans’ (British Museum Press). Signed copies of Jenny’s book will be available to purchase.
12 March 2012
5.00pm for 5.30pm start – running time 79mins
RHS East Space, London College of Fashion, 20 John Princes Street.
RSVP Essential: events@fashion.arts.ac.uk
This event is only open to all staff and students across University of the Arts London
Posted on 15 February 2012
Unravel – MA Textile Design Show
Unravel – MA Textile Design Preview Show
Private View: Thursday 27 May 2010, 17.00 – 20.30
Open: Friday 28 May, 10.00 – 20.00 / Saturday 29 May, 10.00 – 16.00
Venue: MA Textile Design Studio, Chelsea College of Art and Design, 16 John Islip Street, London SW1P 4JU
The first chance to see the work of the current MA Textile Design students at Chelsea College of Art and Design. View their work and speak to the next generation of designers.
The 25 students will be showcasing a preview of their research areas in textiles, reflecting the interests and backgrounds of each individual. On display will be a broad mixture of products and concepts ranging from sustainable and ethical fashion and interior textiles, to conceptual artwork and technology applications. The students on the course come from all over the globe and bring with them individual attitudes, techniques, and aesthetics to the show, and to their industry.
Sustainability in textiles is also a core issue within the work of several of the students. These students are ahead of the curve on the current changes within the markets and their visions of sustainable textile interiors and fashion design will be on display.
For further information and images, or to arrange interviews and private viewings please contact:
Ryan Wayne
E: r.wayne1@chelsea.arts.ac.uk
M: +44(0) 7517 038 727
Posted on 18 March 2010
Fashion is saving the world
GO GREEN WEEK 2010 is fast approaching, read all about what students from the LCF course MA Fashion and the Environment have got in store …
A Fashion Swapshop is organised for Thursday the 11th Feb, at the HUB, at the Davies Street between 6pm and 9pm. We are invited to search our wardrobes for garments we never wear, bring them along, and swap them for ones we will wear and love. The Swapshop is not the only focus of the evening, as it will also include speakers from textile recycling company TRAID who aim to protect the environment by diverting clothes from landfill, clothing customising workshops, and, for one night only in London, a vintage clothing stall all the way from Italy–Mercatino Michela.
An informal evening called Ethics+Aesthetics = Sustainable Fashion, will be held on Friday 12th February at the HUB, at the Davies Street between 7pm and 9pm (the bar will be open) introducing and exploring the diverse and innovative areas of sustainability within the Fashion and Textile Industry. This event will be personally hosted by MA Fashion and the Environment students from LCF in collaboration with the Centre for Sustainable Fashion. Open to all students from around the university , we are invited to come along to learn more and find out why this is such a vitally important area of contemporary design, ask questions and even get advice regarding sustainable design for our own projects. This evening promises a scintillating line up of from ethical clothing companies such as: People Tree, Ethical Fashion Forum and, Environmental Justice Foundation (also selling their t-shirts) who will be discussing the work they do to play an important role in a changing industry. The evening will also include a short film made by the MA Fashion and the Environment students, showcasing the variety of work and unique individual talents all working towards securing a more sustainable fashion future.
If you want more info email: fashionandtheenvironment@gmail.com
Also check out the Centre for Sustainable Fashion’s website: http://www.sustainable-fashion.com
Have a look at what else is on during GO GREEN WEEK 2010 www.suarts.org/greenweek
Posted on 5 February 2010
Ethics+Aesthetics=Sustainable Fashion | GO GREEN WEEK 2010
Friday 12th February
Hub Café, The Student Hub, 65 Davies Street
7-9pm
An informal evening introducing and exploring the diverse and innovative areas of sustainability within the Fashion and Textile Industry. Hosted by MA Fashion and the Environment students from LCF in collaboration with the Centre for Sustainable Fashion. Come along to learn more and find out why this is such a vitally important area of contemporary design, ask questions and even get help with ideas for projects.
Speakers from…
People Tree | http://www.peopletree.co.uk
Ethical Fashion Forum | http://www.ethicalfashionforum.com
Environmental Justice Foundation (also selling their t-shirts) | http://www.ejfoundation.org
…will discuss the work they do to play an important role in a changing industry. We will also be:
* Launching the Sustainable Fashion Society
* Showcasing the Premiere of the MA Fashion and the Environment Film
Followed by a Q&A session
Bar will be open & maybe even some free drinks!
r.s.v.p. fashionandtheenvironment@gmail.com
Centre for Sustainable Fashion
Posted on 1 February 2010
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