Announcing The Academy – Source4Style’s School for Sustainable Design
Source4Style is proud to announce The Academy – an online school for sustainable design featuring the latest materials trends, sustainability updates and global design inspiration to take your collection to the next level.
Launching on Thursday, February 9, designers around the world can participate in The Academy through weekly 30-minute webinars with 20 minutes of interactive Q&A.
“With the growing number of sustainable suppliers globally and the rise of independent design, It’s an exciting moment for sustainability in fashion,” says Summer Rayne Oakes, co-founder of Source4Style.
“We’re at the pulse of the latest trends, working with suppliers in 24 countries and designers in 71 countries,” adds Benita Singh, co-founder of Source4Style. “Through The Academy we look forward to sharing the latest news from the sourcing frontline with our global designer base.”
Each weekly interactive webinar is $10. All webinars in The Academy are free to Premium Level Members of Source4Style.
The first topic covered in The Academy will be “The Apparel Industry’s Greenest Little Secrets” presented by Summer Rayne Oakes. The webinar will take place on Thursday, February 9 at 10am PST / 1pm EST / 6pm GMT.
Below is a full listing of what The Academy has in store in February.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
1pm EST
Over one-third of the global apparel and footwear market is focused on sustainability efforts. Who’s leading the way? And what are some of the most innovative practices being put into place? This 30-minute session provides a comprehensive overview of the major movements that will shape sustainable practices in the fashion & apparel industry over the next decade, and how they can inform your own collection. Join sustainable fashion expert and Source4Style co-founder Summer Rayne Oakes for the apparel industry’s greenest little secrets.
Register here for the February 9th session of The Academy.
Collaborating Across Borders to Take Your Collection to the Next Level
Thursday, February 16, 2012
1pm EST
From Oscar de la Renta’s work with Ikat silk from Uzbekistan to Nicole Miller’s latest fair trade African prints sourced from Rwanda, artisanship not only supports the livelihoods of skilled craftspeople – it can also take your collection to the next level. In this session, fair trade sourcing expert and Source4Style co-founder Benita Singh will share inspiring examples of the latest in high-fashion artisan sourcing as well as practical sourcing tips to keep in mind when collaborating with artisans across borders.
Register here for the February 16th session of The Academy.
Sustainable Design on a Shoestring Budget
Weaving Sustainability into Your Collection
Thursday, February 23, 2012
1pm EST
Sustainable design can be pricey – but it doesn’t have to be. From upcycling materials to vintage design, this session of The Academy will share the latest tips and inspirational examples for incorporating sustainability into your collection in creative, cost-friendly ways. Presenter Benita Singh will share a number ways to think outside the box with Source4Style’s latest materials and make your collection truly unique – and sustainable.
Register here for the February 23rd session of The Academy.
How Green Is Your Collection?
A Look at the Eco-Index
Thursday, March 1, 2012
1pm EST
The Eco Index is the apparel industry’s widely-accepted, open source environmental assessment tool. Join this session to get a closer look at the tool and learn how to use it to see how green your products really are. Presented by Summer Rayne Oakes.
Register here for the March 1st session of The Academy. ♥
