SOURCE EXPO 2012 - reports available free to Nov. 15, 2012

Gown by Canadian designer
Michelle Pyxus
Handwoven organic silk
from TAMMACHAT

The Ethical Fashion Forum's SOURCE Expo 2012 was held held online Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 with hundreds of retailers, designers, brands, suppliers and media from around the world who are interested in the latest on sustainable fibres, fabrics and products.

TAMMACHAT participated in the webinars on ARTISANAL EXCELLENCE and LUXURY, STRUCTURE, STRETCH, DRAPE & FLOW along with artisan groups from Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Download the Presentations and Trend Reports from SOURCE EXPO 2012 FREE until Nov. 15, 2012.

The Ethical Fashion SOURCE brings together in one place an industry database, incorporating everything from brands to shops, suppliers and professionals, an online magazine featuring latest developments in sustainable fashion, and the world’s first ethical fashion sourcing trade show bringing together ethical suppliers, manufacturers, and brands. The SOURCE platform aims to transform livelihoods and opportunities for thousands of vulnerable individuals and communities in fashion industry supply chains all over the world, and to radically reduce the environmental impact of the industry.  -- Ethical Fashion Forum Source

New book: Grandmother Power - A Global Phenomenon

Paola Gianturco is a captivating speaker. And the message she brings about groups of grandmothers around the world working to make their communities better places is inspirational. We had the great opportunity to hear her speak last evening in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She introduced grandmothers (and grandothers and the rest of us too!) to some of the women in the 17 groups on 5 continents that she visited in writing her book.

Her Circle Ezine recently wrote an excellent review of Grandmother Power.

• To learn more: Grandmother Power
• To buy a copy: Buy the Book
• To find a book tour date: Events
• To invite Paola to speak in your community: Contact Paola

Organic silk gown by Canadian designer, Michelle Pyxus

Canadian fashion designer Michelle Pyxus bought metres of hand-reeled, handwoven ORGANIC SILK FABRIC from us a couple of years ago. We just received a stunning photo of a stunning silk gown she designed using TAMMACHAT's undyed, handwoven, fair trade organic silk. More wedding gowns to come, says Michelle. Check out her site, Simone's Rose.

Darkrum Photography
Model: Kelsey Johnson
Styling: Valentina Bubalo
Makeup/hair: Asha Roopani