The Social Outfit: Sustainable Fashion with a Difference
This Australian brand recently won the Innovation Award at the 2018 Green Globe Awards. Founded by Jackie Ruddock, this fashion brand produces beautiful and bold pieces, handmade in Australia by female refugees and migrant artisans. Each piece contributes towards supporting employment opportunities for these women and free training and education programs.
‘We connect refugee and new migrant communities with fashion industry supporters. Together, we design and manufacture ethical products that reflect a hopeful Australian spirit.’
The clothing they produce is limited, ethically accredited by Ethical Clothing Australia and Good On You app. The garments are ethical, sustainable and give back to empower it’s garment workers – triple winner.
From Found: Creative, Ethical & Sustainable
From Found has a similar business model to The Social Outfit, producing ethical and sustainable clothing made by women from refugee backgrounds. The employment through From Found ensures they are financially free, educated further and gives an opportunity …