Message From Susy Welcome to Edition 13 of Fair News. I Just recently attended the Fairly Educated Conference, this year it was run by RMIT and a gro
Message From Susy
Welcome to Edition 13 of Fair News. I Just recently attended the Fairly Educated Conference, this year it was run by RMIT and a group of very dedicated students with a passion for fair trade and social justice.
I was very inspired by what I saw and experienced. An amazing energy of hope, a whole new generation ready to change this world for something better that what has been given to them. I really do feel confident that together, at this point in time, we as individuals have the power to shape a positive future.
Fairly Educated is aiming to get all the Universities in Australia to become Fair Trade Universities, to help them get there, I urge you to take two seconds of your time to sing this petition and pass on to your friends: EveryUni
Meet Julia-Louise Premoselli our Fair Fashion Show Program Partner for Fair@Square 2012
Julia-Louise Premoselli the Stylist
I met Julia-Louise over a coffee on Gertrude Street, Fitzroy. She is one of those people that you can see her brain ticking. The moment we started talking about the Fair Fashion Show, I could see her eyes light up and it was as if she had already worked out what to do. Julia-Louise Premoselli is an emerging freelance fashion stylist specializing in photographic shoot productions and fashion parades. She is renowned for her classic –lux approach; her work has been featured in both the local and international markets.
With a love for both fashion and the environment from an early age Julia-Louise is very excited to be part of the Moral Fairground team and put an amazing show together.
Q. What do you think of the ethical fashion scene in Australia? A.The Australian ethical fashion scene is growing at a steady rate and it is great to see new innovative designers jumping in the waters as well as the more established. You just have to look the US, UK and Europe to see that there is a huge market for ethical fashion and consumers are willing to spend when they are confident that a brand is acting in everyone’s best interest. It won’t be long until the Australian scene expands and spills over to mainstream.
Q. Can fashion ever be totally ethical and sustainable? What needs to happen? A.In a perfect world, yes. Unfortunately we don’t live in a perfect world and everything we produce will always have an impact on our environment. What we can do is try to reduce this impact as much as possible. All we have to do is look abroad to see that there is a place for real change and to see that it can become a reality.
Q. How do you think we can change people habits with the way they buy their fashion? A. Awareness and accessibility are the two main factors to make changes in the way people buy fashion. Australia’s ethical and fair trade designers are producing more accessible fashion products by focusing equally on ethics, style and quality. Paired with events such as Fair@Square in promoting these designers I think we are on the right track at tackling these two issues.
Q. Do you think fair trade and ethical fashion empowers not only for producers but also for consumers? Why is this? A. Certainly, as a consumer knowing that what you choose to purchase can impact on others and the environment in a positive way is most certainly empowering.
Q. What can we expect to see at Fair Fashion this year? Any up and coming labels? Any well know names? A. This year I really want to showcase a variety of designers from the well-known to the emerging. I believe this will help consumers understand that fair fashion isn’t something attainable solely for the small local designer. Some of the designers featured in the parade this year include The Social Studio, Bento and Ghost & Lola.
We will also be showcasing student designers and their take on ethical fashion.
Q. What do you hope to achieve from Fair Fashion? A. Ethical fashion isn’t just organic tees and hemp pants anymore. I think awareness and changing people’s perception of what ‘eco’ fashion really is, is my main goal.
Sustainable ethical fashion is a reality and doesn’t mean we have to compromise on ‘fashion’ or ‘style’. I want to showcase the designers who understand and are accomplishing this.
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Meet some of our supporters
I was amazed to find out that Julia-Louise Premoselli styled this front cover for Peppermint . Peppermint is a green fashion magazine, covering eco and ethical style with a fun, fresh, intelligent and positive spin. Encouraging you to get off the trend mill, Peppermint promotes individuality, respect and DIY personal style, by showcasing the best of eco designers from Australia and the rest of the world. Fashion, beauty, art, craft, and culture; all with a twist of lime. Walking the talk? Peppermint is carbon-neutral, printed on FSC-certified paper, and donates to charity through the Fashion Cents program and they are one of our Media Partners
Guess who else is supporting us this year. Established since 2008, Meld Magazine is a not-for-profit new media outlet dedicated to providing free news and information to current and prospective international students in Victoria.
The magazine has become a central portal and valuable resource for education providers, student welfare services and associated industries looking to engage the international student community.
Through new media, the magazine aims to provide a space for healthy relationships to thrive within the international student community, and to help the community find a respectful place in the wider context of Australian life and society.
Meld also provides training and real work experience for local and international students in media, IT, business and law.
The Cushion Project
This year Moral Fairground is facilitating the Cushion Project with RMIT School of Fashion & Textiles to help Carpets for Communities raise money for their micro finance initiatives.
Also, very exciting is that Carpets for Communities is a finalist in Project Inspire 2012. With your vote, we can help them win $25,000 to expand their program helping Cambodian families build a brighter future. Vote for them at VOTE
How about setting youself apart from the rest by coming on board as our Fair@Square Sponsor?
For sponsorship opportunities and enquiries contact Melinda
Exhibitors Applications for Fair@Square Now Open
Fair@Square is back for 2012! Do not miss this amazing opportunity to showcase your brand and products in front of some 85,000 expected attendees and network with a host of other exhibitors and media partners in the social trade category. For more information, please refer to our exhibitor page Stand Package or check our website for more details Exhibitors
Call for Volunteers?
The time has come again for the annual fair trade event at Melbourne’s Federation Square from November 30 to December 2nd this year. It is bigger than ever with music performances, live cooking demonstrations and even an ethical garden!
Don’t just visit, participate! You receive a complimentary T-Shirt as well as the opportunity to get your hands dirty while learning more about fair and ethical trade.
This year the festival is equipped with it’s own walk-though Fair Living display, an Ethical Fashion Show, Celebrity Chefs as well as an holistic garden.
Currently we are looking for PR Assistants, Event Support Start Up and Pack Up Volunteers and General Volunteers for all sections of the festival.
If you are interested in this opportunity visit our website: Volunteers or simply get in touch with Jen
