Fashion Revolution Afteworks workshop

Hello everyone!

Hope you are doing fine. As for me I've been busy with lots of things so blogging was not my priority, although once more I admit I really missed it.
Anyway, last month was a very interesting period for me craftwise.
Maybe some of you remember that my latest 'experiment' with new reusable materials was making Christmas ornaments with PET plastic bottles and also making my debut (so to speak) as a DIY workshop animator.
Well, this workshop was a success so Stylianee from whatevewears who is Luxembourg's Fashion Revolution Coordinator asked me to do this again in the context of Fashion Revolution Week which was held from the 23th till the 28th of April 2018.
The event was hosted in Gudde Wellen and a number of ethical fashion designers and trend setters participated and presented their products, all manufactured with eco-friendly and sustainable materials.*
This time we created statement brooches made out of plastic bottles and all the participants were so full of ideas and inspiration!
So I let the photos do all the talking instead of me.
Till next time
Take care and keep on asking #whomademyclothes!
xxx
Dimitra

Some of the samples I prepared before the workshop

The participants were so creative and took upcycling to another level!

All materials (including nail polish!) were used 

So many talented and eco conscious designers and artists gathered in one place

Our Fashion Revolution Team, me on the left and our CC in the middle  (thank you Stylianee for being such an inspiration!)

Be curious. Find out. Do something.

THE TRAGEDY AND A HOPE FOR A BETTER FASHION INDUSTRY

*Of course, as many of you now this event is taking place in every country and is part of a global movement called Fashion Revolution which demands more transparency and better conditions for garment workers across the globe.
This movement emerged after the tragic accident of the 2013 Rana building collapse where 1.134 people were killed and approximately 2.500 were injured. This is considered the deadliest structural failure accident in modern history and therefore also the deadliest garment factory accident in history.
So after this tragedy, people all over the world reacted massively and wanted to know more about the way fashion products are being manufactured.
The hashtag #whomademyclothes became viral and the movement a great success.
Moreover, this instant reaction from consumers worldwide forced the fashion manufacturers to develop a more responsible and eco friendly policy as far as their products are concerned (although a lot of things need to be done towards this direction).

Hello everyone!

Hope you are doing fine. As for me I've been busy with lots of things so blogging was not my priority, although once more I admit I really missed it.
Anyway, last month was a very interesting period for me craftwise.
Maybe some of you remember that my latest 'experiment' with new reusable materials was making Christmas ornaments with PET plastic bottles and also making my debut (so to speak) as a DIY workshop animator.
Well, this workshop was a success so Stylianee from whatevewears who is Luxembourg's Fashion Revolution Coordinator asked me to do this again in the context of Fashion Revolution Week which was held from the 23th till the 28th of April 2018.
The event was hosted in Gudde Wellen and a number of ethical fashion designers and trend setters participated and presented their products, all manufactured with eco-friendly and sustainable materials.*
This time we created statement brooches made out of plastic bottles and all the participants were so full of ideas and inspiration!
So I let the photos do all the talking instead of me.
Till next time
Take care and keep on asking #whomademyclothes!
xxx
Dimitra

Some of the samples I prepared before the workshop

The participants were so creative and took upcycling to another level!

All materials (including nail polish!) were used 

So many talented and eco conscious designers and artists gathered in one place

Our Fashion Revolution Team, me on the left and our CC in the middle  (thank you Stylianee for being such an inspiration!)

Be curious. Find out. Do something.

THE TRAGEDY AND A HOPE FOR A BETTER FASHION INDUSTRY

*Of course, as many of you now this event is taking place in every country and is part of a global movement called Fashion Revolution which demands more transparency and better conditions for garment workers across the globe.
This movement emerged after the tragic accident of the 2013 Rana building collapse where 1.134 people were killed and approximately 2.500 were injured. This is considered the deadliest structural failure accident in modern history and therefore also the deadliest garment factory accident in history.
So after this tragedy, people all over the world reacted massively and wanted to know more about the way fashion products are being manufactured.
The hashtag #whomademyclothes became viral and the movement a great success.
Moreover, this instant reaction from consumers worldwide forced the fashion manufacturers to develop a more responsible and eco friendly policy as far as their products are concerned (although a lot of things need to be done towards this direction).

Hello everyone!

Hope you are doing fine. As for me I've been busy with lots of things so blogging was not my priority, although once more I admit I really missed it.
Anyway, last month was a very interesting period for me craftwise.
Maybe some of you remember that my latest 'experiment' with new reusable materials was making Christmas ornaments with PET plastic bottles and also making my debut (so to speak) as a DIY workshop animator.
Well, this workshop was a success so Stylianee from whatevewears who is Luxembourg's Fashion Revolution Coordinator asked me to do this again in the context of Fashion Revolution Week which was held from the 23th till the 28th of April 2018.
The event was hosted in Gudde Wellen and a number of ethical fashion designers and trend setters participated and presented their products, all manufactured with eco-friendly and sustainable materials.*
This time we created statement brooches made out of plastic bottles and all the participants were so full of ideas and inspiration!
So I let the photos do all the talking instead of me.
Till next time
Take care and keep on asking #whomademyclothes!
xxx
Dimitra

Some of the samples I prepared before the workshop

The participants were so creative and took upcycling to another level!

All materials (including nail polish!) were used 

So many talented and eco conscious designers and artists gathered in one place

Our Fashion Revolution Team, me on the left and our CC in the middle  (thank you Stylianee for being such an inspiration!)

Be curious. Find out. Do something.

THE TRAGEDY AND A HOPE FOR A BETTER FASHION INDUSTRY

*Of course, as many of you now this event is taking place in every country and is part of a global movement called Fashion Revolution which demands more transparency and better conditions for garment workers across the globe.
This movement emerged after the tragic accident of the 2013 Rana building collapse where 1.134 people were killed and approximately 2.500 were injured. This is considered the deadliest structural failure accident in modern history and therefore also the deadliest garment factory accident in history.
So after this tragedy, people all over the world reacted massively and wanted to know more about the way fashion products are being manufactured.
The hashtag #whomademyclothes became viral and the movement a great success.
Moreover, this instant reaction from consumers worldwide forced the fashion manufacturers to develop a more responsible and eco friendly policy as far as their products are concerned (although a lot of things need to be done towards this direction).

Hello everyone!

Hope you are doing fine. As for me I've been busy with lots of things so blogging was not my priority, although once more I admit I really missed it.
Anyway, last month was a very interesting period for me craftwise.
Maybe some of you remember that my latest 'experiment' with new reusable materials was making Christmas ornaments with PET plastic bottles and also making my debut (so to speak) as a DIY workshop animator.
Well, this workshop was a success so Stylianee from whatevewears who is Luxembourg's Fashion Revolution Coordinator asked me to do this again in the context of Fashion Revolution Week which was held from the 23th till the 28th of April 2018.
The event was hosted in Gudde Wellen and a number of ethical fashion designers and trend setters participated and presented their products, all manufactured with eco-friendly and sustainable materials.*
This time we created statement brooches made out of plastic bottles and all the participants were so full of ideas and inspiration!
So I let the photos do all the talking instead of me.
Till next time
Take care and keep on asking #whomademyclothes!
xxx
Dimitra

Some of the samples I prepared before the workshop

The participants were so creative and took upcycling to another level!

All materials (including nail polish!) were used 

So many talented and eco conscious designers and artists gathered in one place

Our Fashion Revolution Team, me on the left and our CC in the middle  (thank you Stylianee for being such an inspiration!)

Be curious. Find out. Do something.

THE TRAGEDY AND A HOPE FOR A BETTER FASHION INDUSTRY

*Of course, as many of you now this event is taking place in every country and is part of a global movement called Fashion Revolution which demands more transparency and better conditions for garment workers across the globe.
This movement emerged after the tragic accident of the 2013 Rana building collapse where 1.134 people were killed and approximately 2.500 were injured. This is considered the deadliest structural failure accident in modern history and therefore also the deadliest garment factory accident in history.
So after this tragedy, people all over the world reacted massively and wanted to know more about the way fashion products are being manufactured.
The hashtag #whomademyclothes became viral and the movement a great success.
Moreover, this instant reaction from consumers worldwide forced the fashion manufacturers to develop a more responsible and eco friendly policy as far as their products are concerned (although a lot of things need to be done towards this direction).

Those romantic pastels (mint)

As I have mentioned in a previous post pastels are probably the ideal shades of color to celebrate spring and summer.All these memories come directly from our childhood days when a dress in baby blue,mint,pink or peach was not a part of our wardrobe but was practically all of it.No total black outfits,no black and white styling just these soft,romantic,dreamy pastels.So maybe that's why whenever we see them on a runway or in the streets we have this trip down memory lane...

So once again let Pinterest do all the talking and introduce us the refreshing mint, the color of mint/chocolate ice cream,of lovely dresses and shoes,of nail polish to name but a few...

Source: societybride.com via Emily on Pinterest

Source: forever21.com via Allison on Pinterest

Source: societybride.com via Emily on Pinterest

Source: pshiiit.com via Lindsey on Pinterest

Source: c-o-l-o-u-r-world.tumblr.com via Christine on Pinterest

As I have mentioned in a previous post pastels are probably the ideal shades of color to celebrate spring and summer.All these memories come directly from our childhood days when a dress in baby blue,mint,pink or peach was not a part of our wardrobe but was practically all of it.No total black outfits,no black and white styling just these soft,romantic,dreamy pastels.So maybe that's why whenever we see them on a runway or in the streets we have this trip down memory lane...

So once again let Pinterest do all the talking and introduce us the refreshing mint, the color of mint/chocolate ice cream,of lovely dresses and shoes,of nail polish to name but a few...

Source: societybride.com via Emily on Pinterest

Source: forever21.com via Allison on Pinterest

Source: societybride.com via Emily on Pinterest

Source: pshiiit.com via Lindsey on Pinterest

Source: c-o-l-o-u-r-world.tumblr.com via Christine on Pinterest

As I have mentioned in a previous post pastels are probably the ideal shades of color to celebrate spring and summer.All these memories come directly from our childhood days when a dress in baby blue,mint,pink or peach was not a part of our wardrobe but was practically all of it.No total black outfits,no black and white styling just these soft,romantic,dreamy pastels.So maybe that's why whenever we see them on a runway or in the streets we have this trip down memory lane...

So once again let Pinterest do all the talking and introduce us the refreshing mint, the color of mint/chocolate ice cream,of lovely dresses and shoes,of nail polish to name but a few...

Source: societybride.com via Emily on Pinterest

Source: forever21.com via Allison on Pinterest

Source: societybride.com via Emily on Pinterest

Source: pshiiit.com via Lindsey on Pinterest

Source: c-o-l-o-u-r-world.tumblr.com via Christine on Pinterest

As I have mentioned in a previous post pastels are probably the ideal shades of color to celebrate spring and summer.All these memories come directly from our childhood days when a dress in baby blue,mint,pink or peach was not a part of our wardrobe but was practically all of it.No total black outfits,no black and white styling just these soft,romantic,dreamy pastels.So maybe that's why whenever we see them on a runway or in the streets we have this trip down memory lane...

So once again let Pinterest do all the talking and introduce us the refreshing mint, the color of mint/chocolate ice cream,of lovely dresses and shoes,of nail polish to name but a few...

Source: societybride.com via Emily on Pinterest

Source: forever21.com via Allison on Pinterest

Source: societybride.com via Emily on Pinterest

Source: pshiiit.com via Lindsey on Pinterest

Source: c-o-l-o-u-r-world.tumblr.com via Christine on Pinterest

Ton sur ton styling

Playing with different shades of one color can undoubtedly be a safe option for styling.I mean when you wonder in front of your wardrobe what color combination is in harmony with your skin texture,your hair or with one another why not choose just one in different shades so that you get a total look and avoid all the fuss?
After all it's going to be a huge trend even this forthcoming Fall/Winter 2012/13 (Vogue.it)
So just give the monochrome look a chance!

 

 1.Electric blue off shoulder mini dress by Federica 

 2.One of a kind collar pendant with electric blue beads by dimitrART

 3.Handmade blue electric leather clutch bag by Anastasia

 4.Bespoke red sole crystal heels shoes in royal cobalt blue by Mandi Candi

Playing with different shades of one color can undoubtedly be a safe option for styling.I mean when you wonder in front of your wardrobe what color combination is in harmony with your skin texture,your hair or with one another why not choose just one in different shades so that you get a total look and avoid all the fuss?
After all it's going to be a huge trend even this forthcoming Fall/Winter 2012/13 (Vogue.it)
So just give the monochrome look a chance!

 

 1.Electric blue off shoulder mini dress by Federica 

 2.One of a kind collar pendant with electric blue beads by dimitrART

 3.Handmade blue electric leather clutch bag by Anastasia

 4.Bespoke red sole crystal heels shoes in royal cobalt blue by Mandi Candi

Playing with different shades of one color can undoubtedly be a safe option for styling.I mean when you wonder in front of your wardrobe what color combination is in harmony with your skin texture,your hair or with one another why not choose just one in different shades so that you get a total look and avoid all the fuss?
After all it's going to be a huge trend even this forthcoming Fall/Winter 2012/13 (Vogue.it)
So just give the monochrome look a chance!

 

 1.Electric blue off shoulder mini dress by Federica 

 2.One of a kind collar pendant with electric blue beads by dimitrART

 3.Handmade blue electric leather clutch bag by Anastasia

 4.Bespoke red sole crystal heels shoes in royal cobalt blue by Mandi Candi

Playing with different shades of one color can undoubtedly be a safe option for styling.I mean when you wonder in front of your wardrobe what color combination is in harmony with your skin texture,your hair or with one another why not choose just one in different shades so that you get a total look and avoid all the fuss?
After all it's going to be a huge trend even this forthcoming Fall/Winter 2012/13 (Vogue.it)
So just give the monochrome look a chance!

 

 1.Electric blue off shoulder mini dress by Federica 

 2.One of a kind collar pendant with electric blue beads by dimitrART

 3.Handmade blue electric leather clutch bag by Anastasia

 4.Bespoke red sole crystal heels shoes in royal cobalt blue by Mandi Candi