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Rewardrobe curate a selection of Italian Slow Fashion brands for Source Expo

Posted in events, news on Friday, October 14th, 2011

Rewardrobe are the Slow Style Consultancy that works with both brands and consumers, facilitating a two-way direct communication for the promotion of sustainable fashion. They have been selected by the Ethical Fashion Forum to curate the Designer Pavilion for the 2011 edition of the Source Expo, the only international fashion industry trade show dedicated to ethical sourcing and the showcase of sustainable fashion brands.

For this event, Rewardrobe curated the selection of brands to exhibit, and the dedicated trends area.

Drawing on her Italian origins and connections, Veronica Crespi, Director of Rewardrobe, also selected a collective of Italian labels, to represent the best of what the country nowadays offers in the ethical fashion field.

It is an eclectic mix, covering all approaches to sustainability:

Reale Slow Fashion – Reale aims to create everlasting items and limit waste. Reale uses natural dyes and nickel free metal details, and is committed to maximising fabric sustainability, using innovative fabrics from seacell to organic plush

Haikure – Haikure is a sustainable denim brand, traceable by means of the QR code placed on the label, which enables the eco-sustainability of each garment to be traced through every step of its production.

Riciclabo’ – Riciclabo’ is an Italian brand of upcycled ladieswear, created from second-hand clothes and textile production rejects. The collection incorporates refined tailoring and eco-sustainable fabrics.

Campeche – Campeche produce scarves dyed with certified GOTS vegetable dyes. Campeche use organic silk and cotton and other natural fibres such as wild silk, wool and linen.

NVK – Based on a Slow design philosophy, NVK is Made in Italy and uses sustainably sourced and eco fabrics. NVK garments can be worn, fastened and taken off in one simple move and are suitable for all sizes.

CeeBee – CeeBee uses recycled materials – like paper, plastic, rubber and textiles to create ‘one of a kind’ accessories in limited editions.

EOS – EOS is a brand that links respect for the environment with Italian artisanal skills. EOS produce mens and womenswear solely from eco fabrics: organic cotton, organic linen, hemp and bamboo.

Stefania Masotto Biomoda – Stefania Masotto Biomoda collections use only eco and organic materials, all certified ICEA and GOTS. Stefania Masotto’s production is entirely based in Italy, thanks to the hands of local artisans.

The reason for this venture is that Rewardrobe believes in creating connections and establish international synergies, to enable brands to enhance their exposure and inclusion in events, in order to help them get established within the industry, and bring them to the attention of buyers and the public.

In this case, a group of exciting Italian brands is presented at this acclaimed platform – adding to the event’s offer, and providing the chance for the brands to explore a new market.

You can download a full Press Release of this event here

About

Posted in on Sunday, June 28th, 2009

Rewardrobe is the brainchild of Veronica Crespi, a Style and Fashion Consultant who has brought her quintessentially Italian flair to London.

With a past as a Trends Researcher and a background in Design and Styling acquired in Italy, Veronica understands colour, textiles and trends as well as retail – an all-round approach to fashion.

At Rewardrobe, Veronica offers all the services of a traditional Image Consultant: advice on colour, personal style, wardrobe organisation, suitable outfits for business or special occasions, personal shopping – as well as Style and Slow Fashion workshops for small groups. But she has also made Slow Fashion the focus of her work, advising clients on how to link sustainability with style.

After founding Rewardrobe in 2009, Veronica has become an established name within the ethical fashion community in London, starting numerous collaborations, like curating the Designer Pavilion for the Ethical Fashion Forum Source Expo, as well as liaising with international brands and developing the Up-Wardrobe project for the promotion of up-cycling in fashion.

As well as private clients, Veronica advises brands with trends and market research, inclusion in events, communication and social media strategies, press coverage and writing services.

Veronica is also a freelance fashion writer, with collaborations with SIX, Eco Chic and Daisy Green magazines and Very Nice Threads (UK); The Green Stylist, Ecosalon, Ecouterre, Ecofashionworld (US), among others.

Her role has also developed into that of public speaker on the subject of sustainability. Veronica is often invited to events to talk about the concept of Slow Fashion, and ways of bringing sustainable fashion to the attention of the mainstream audience.

Accolades: Best Services Provider, Waltham Forest Business Awards 2012 / finalist, Fashion category, RSPCA Good Business Awards 2011 / named one of the Future100 young entrepreneurs of 2010 / finalist, ‘Best Green Contribution to London’, London Lifestyle Awards 2010