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GLOBAL SOURCING MARKETPLACE
Written by Kim Poldner - Thursday, 17 December 2009
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On November 20-21, the Ethical Fashion Forum organized the very first Global Sourcing Marketplace. The event was the first of its kind and brought together over thirty ethical/eco suppliers and 200 visitors from all over the world. It is often difficult for designers and fashion brands to ensure they have an ethical supply chain. This event, following the Spotlight on Sourcing Seminars, showed a glimpse of what can be achieved in the future of fashion production.

Next to young designers and established ethical brands such as “Frank & Faith”, “Ascension” and “Luflux”, the high street was present. There were representatives from a range of big retailers including representatives from Marks & Spenser, Topshop, and Ted Baker.

Some impressions of the Global Sourcing Marketplace:

"The Global Sourcing Marketplace brought together an impressive combination of sustainable enterprises working along the design supply chain. The marketplace provided many insights, tools and leads to move our business forward. That, combined with the inspirational stories of everyone in attendance, made it a really wonderful and fruitful two days." Benita Singh, S4Style, Visitor.

“We are from India where sustainable textiles are very niche. It was amazing to see the lively community of designers, brands and researchers in London, and it made us feel we are part of a large family. Thanks EFF.” Gijs Spoor, Zameen, Exhibitor.

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