Fashion Fights Poverty (FFP)

About Me

Now in its 3rd year, Fashion Fights Poverty (FFP) is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for projects and initiatives which pursue creative, effective and sustainable means of fighting global poverty. Started by Style & Image Network (SIN) , FFP provides a forum for dialogue and partnerships between development organizations, civic groups and the fashion community.
FFP believes that the industries of fashion, textiles and design offer unique and effective opportunities for designers, craftsmen and consumers alike to contribute to the alleviation of Poverty through trade, skill-building and community empowerment.
Check out our blog at fashionfightspoverty.wordpress.com .
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF FFP!!!
So far in Dress Responsibly Lookbook 2007:
- Ecliptica ( www.eclipticafashion.com )
- Abigail DeCasanova ( www.abigaildecasanova.com )
- Aid To Artisans ( www.aidtoartisans.org )
- Sergio Davila ( www.sergiodavila.com )
- Cha Cha Boy ( www.chachaboy.com )
- Erika Pena ( www.erikapena.com )
- BeadForLife ( www.beadforlife.com
- American Apparel ( www.americanapparelstore.com )
- Kimberly Robinson
- Jason Christopher Peters
- Corpus
- More coming soon

My Interests

- Generate Awareness
- International Development
- Ending Poverty Through Industry Support
- Ethical Consumerism - Think Before You Buy
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Trade Liberalization
- Raising Labor Standards, Training, and Education
- Women's Rights and Human Rights Protection
- Creating relationships and facilitating the dialogue between humanitarian organizations, the fashion community, consumers, policy makers, celebrities and the media

I'd like to meet:

People Who Want To Make A Difference And End Poverty Now.

Music:

FFP is Del.icio.us !
FFP is Flickred !
FFP is on Wordpress !

Movies:

FFP 2007 Lookbook Videos:
Interview with Elizabeth Muir - Nashville Shoot:
www.elizabethmuir.com

Hello Tokyo - New York Shoot:
www.hellotokyomusic.com

FFP 2006 Runway:
(Note: music used for YouTube Video isn't music used during event.)
BeadForLife/American Apparel:
www.beadforlife.com
www.americanapparelstore.com

Bebenoir:
www.bebenoir.com

Edun/Loomstate:
www.edun.ie
www.loomstate.net

KAS Collection:
www.kascollectioninc.com

Maria Luisa Ortiz:
www.marialuisaortiz.com

Television:

10 WAYS THAT FASHION FIGHTS POVERTY.
1. With the abolishment, on January 1st 2005, of textile quotas maintained under the multi-fibre agreement (MFN) haute couture designers may more easily import textiles, creating the potential to support the growth of developing countries with a comparative advantage in textiles.
2. Because the apparel sector requires 3-5 times more labor than many other industries, it generates the most jobs worldwide in unskilled manufacturing.
3. Many of the jobs created in the apparel and textile industry go to the world's most disadvantaged minority â€“ young uneducated women who have few job alternatives.
4. Textiles coops formed via micro-financing have seen marked success and created employment opportunities. 90% of the people on micro-credit are women.
5. It is common knowledge in the developing world that apparel industry workers are often the sole earners in their households.
6. In least developed nations, employment through the apparel industry may divert workers from jobs in black market trade.
7. Spinning, weaving, knitting, sewing, and dyeing are marketable skills that are easy to teach and learn without requiring vast human or capital resources.
8. Couture house outsourcing supports the developing world textile industry via the creation of trade and employment opportunities.
9. The textile industry in turn supports the agricultural sector by increasing the demand for agricultural products, such as wool, cotton and hemp.
10. As the fashion industry becomes more eco-conscious, it is supporting organic cooperatives and cottage industries in least developed nations.

My Blog

FFP 2007 photos are up!!!

We are in the process of uploading photos from the 2007 event. They will be available on MySpace and on Flickr. Stay tuned for video of the event coming soon on YouTube and MySpace. Thank you for all ...
Posted by Fashion Fights Poverty (FFP) on Wed, 07 Nov 2007 02:35:00 PST

Check out this event: Dress Responsibly 2007 Lookbook Launch Party

Hosted By: Fashion Fights PovertyWhen: Wednesday Sep 26, 2007 at 7:00 PMWhere: Lotus Lounge1420 K Street NWWashington, DC 20001United StatesDescription:Fashion Fights Poverty Click Here To View Event...
Posted by Fashion Fights Poverty (FFP) on Mon, 24 Sep 2007 01:58:00 PST

Fashion Fights Poverty Crew at Super Saturday in the Hamptons

We had the honor of participating with a table at Super Saturday in the Hamptons last weekend. Donna Karan's annual event, Super Saturday is known as the Rolls Royce of Garage Sales and gathers more t...
Posted by Fashion Fights Poverty (FFP) on Thu, 02 Aug 2007 07:58:00 PST

Additional photos added from New York, DC & Puerto Rico

We continue to add photos from our shoots for the Dress Responsibly Lookbook. Check out added photos from New York and DC behind the scenes and additional photos from Puerto Rico. More to come v...
Posted by Fashion Fights Poverty (FFP) on Mon, 18 Jun 2007 05:24:00 PST

New Look...Latest shoot for Dress Responsibly 2007

I hope you all like the new look. It closely reflect the changes on our web site: http://www.fashionfightspoverty.org. We also have new photos, courtesy of our shoot in Nashville a couple of wee...
Posted by Fashion Fights Poverty (FFP) on Wed, 04 Apr 2007 06:49:00 PST

FFP 2006 Video and Photos Now Available Online!!!

Go to www.fashionfightspoverty.org for video and www.flickr.com/photos/fashionfightspoverty for the latest photos....
Posted by Fashion Fights Poverty (FFP) on Fri, 03 Nov 2006 06:59:00 PST

Counting down to the big day! Tickets on Sale Now!

Hey Everyone, So, exactly TWO WEEKS to go before Fashion Fights Poverty 2006! Tickets are on sale now at fashionfightspoverty.org so score one now before they sell out and maybe snag yourself a...
Posted by Fashion Fights Poverty (FFP) on Fri, 13 Oct 2006 10:14:00 PST

Party at Muleh for the Dress Responsibly book launch!

The Dress Responsibly Look Book is being launched this Friday (that's right, TOMORROW!) with a party at Muleh.Join Fashion Fights Poverty to celebrate the ultimate style guide for the ethical an...
Posted by Fashion Fights Poverty (FFP) on Thu, 21 Sep 2006 07:37:00 PST

Look Book Previews from LA

Look under the 'Who I Want To Meet' section of the Fashion Fights Poverty profile to see a slideshow featuring previews from our 'Dress Responsibly' LA Shoot.Hot! Sizzle Sizzle!Photos from Washington,...
Posted by Fashion Fights Poverty (FFP) on Tue, 15 Aug 2006 07:08:00 PST

Are you a celeb? Want to get involved in a good cause and have a bit of fun too?

Fashion Fights Poverty 2006 is putting out a Look Book of ethical fashion called 'Dress Responsibly' (see previous blog). Dress Responsibly features models, celebs, and regular folks sporting clothing...
Posted by Fashion Fights Poverty (FFP) on Tue, 08 Aug 2006 09:23:00 PST