Design Forward 2018

Fashion Takes Action is Canada's premier not for profit organization that is devoted to the social and environmental impacts of the fashion industry. Our mission is to advance sustainability throughout the entire fashion system (both industry and consumers) through education, awareness and collaboration.Since 2007 we have worked with more than 800 brands, designers and retailers, collaborated with global sustainable fashion organizations and delivered our school program to over 22,000 students. For the past 3 years we have been leading discussions around textile waste, recycling and making fashion circular - working with industry, charities, collectors, brands and retailers, as well as helping citizens understand the 7'rs of Fashion (reduce, reuse, recycle AND repurpose, repair, rent and resale).We believe perfection doesn't exist when it comes to sustainable fashion. What does matter is progress and the importance of collaboration to move the needle.  We recoginze the efforts that are being made - big and small - that are helping our industry become more innovative and progressive, and more respectful of the planet and people who make our clothes!

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Design Forward is Canada's Sustainable Fashion Award, celebrating the talented and dedicated designers from across Canada who have not sacrificed style in the name of sustainability. In addition, Design Forward is an excellent opportunity to better understand sustainable fashion and how far it has come over the years. We have an incredibly talented community of designers in Canada, and this award recognizes their tremendous efforts. 
As a non profit organization, Fashion Takes Action also relies on this annual event as a fundraising opportunity so that we can continue to deliver year-round programming to eco fashion lovers, concerned citizens and the conscious curious! 
Congratulations to our 3 finalists: Triarchy, Obakki and Anian!
This year will feature a fireside chat about the future of sustainable fashion, and each designer will showcase 3 looks, modeled by influencers and activists. Fashion icon Jeanne Beker will emcee the event. There will also be a silent auction - full of amazing eco friendly products, services and experiences. And our signature Green Carpet Challenge with H&M is back so bring your unwanted clothing and help us reach a goal of collecting 1000 lbs this year that will be responsibly reused, repurposed or recycled.

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