Vivienne Westwood, die auf Programmzetteln zu ihrer Frühjahr/Sommerschau 2009 in Paris aufrief: “…in these hard times – dress up. Do it yourself!” und somit einer Bewegung den Namen und Rückenwind gab, begeistert ja nicht nur durch ihre unglaubliche Kreativität, sondern ist auch politisch und sozial sehr engagiert. Ihre Kreationen sind dabei immer wieder Träger von Botschaften oder legen den Grundstein für Kooperationen, die helfen soziale Mißstände zu verbessern. So auch ihr neuestes Vivienne Westwood Ethical Fashion Africa Project, das sich in Zusammenarbeit mit dem International Trade Center um hilfsbedürftige Frauen in Afrika kümmert. Unterstützt werden mehr als 7000 Frauen, die in ärmsten Verhältnissen leben, und denen es darüberhinaus als marginalisierte Randgruppen (Witwen, HIV-Infizierte, alleinerziehende Frauen) einmal mehr schwer gemacht wird, vom Leben zu profitieren.
Viele dieser Frauen haben nun eine neue Kollektion von Vivienne Westwood Taschen aus alten Webebannern und Safari Zelten in Handarbeit hergestellt. Nicht nur dass diese Frauen (wieder) in Arbeitsprozesse geführt werden, etwas “schaffen” können und Geld verdienen – der Erlös der Taschen fließt zu 100% zurück in das Ethical Fashion Project um das Leben weiterer Frauen und deren Familien zu verbessern.
*Foto via QUEST
Die Taschen gibt es in drei verschiedenen Designs (Africa Get a Life Shopper, Africa Heart Gaia Shopper, Africa Quilted orb Shopper) ab Mitte Februar 2011 bei viviennewestwood.com oder yoox.com für 115 € zu kaufen. Und wie gesagt: 100% gehen an dieses tolle Projekt!
*Fotos via QUEST
Übrigens: auf der Seite “Get a Life” stellt sich Vivienne Westwood neuerdings mit Videos, Artikeln und Essays Themen wie Kultur, Umwelt, Klimawandel und wie alles miteinander verbunden ist. Spannend, inspirierend und natürlich schillernd. Auf “Get a Life” kann man auch ihr Active Resistance to Propaganda Manifest nachlesen. Ich werde mich jetzt gleich ins Bett verkriechen und dies tun… Gute Nacht!
kreativ couragiert!
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> Download Catrin as PATTERN OF THE MONTH for only 8€ ♥️
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This is the second pattern I made for the new #taukomagazine . It`s the YVA skirt and in my story you already can see some beautiful makes ❤️. This skirt pattern is made for stretchy denim but of course you can use other elastic fabric. The skirt hast a quite narrow fit but with a long slit in the front to give you everyday comfort. You even can ride a bike wearing it 🚲.
#taukoissue11 is out now also as digital subscription.
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Want to join the party? Tonight, 17 April at 18:00 EET there will be the first community call hosted by Mila Moisio, the editor of the TAUKO Magazine.
Together TAUKO will celebrate the incredible community behind this special issue - designers, models, fabric sponsors, writers, the Make and Share group and there beloved readers. Mila will share the inspiration behind this issue, showcase all the featured designs and take you behind the scenes. You are invited to join in the discussion and cheer on the new issue with us.
If you want to join - it`s free and open to everyone. Just follow the link in profile this evening at 18:00 EET and sign up. See you then!
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Today the brandnew TAUKO MAGAZINE is launched! It`s issue No. 11 and it`s all about "GATHERING". I am very proud that schnittchenpatterns is part of this beautiful issue with all the other talented designers and contributers. I made two patterns - the #TAUKOaina blouse and the #TAUKOyva skirt - both perfect to gather with your friends for picnic or dinner on a sunny, warm and breezy day. More is coming up soon! Since then have fun gathering with @taukomagazine ❤️.
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Model: @1000stoff
This is MILA & SWANTJE - back @schnittchenpatterns . You can download both patterns as a bundle for the price of one.
Mila is an airy summer blouse with three-quarter sleeves and a neck yoke, with gentle gathers along the center front. Matching that, you also get the Swantje Pattern, a bell-shaped skirt that is designed with two dividing seams in the front and in the back. Also the skirt is delicately gathered at the center front.
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What a beautiful "GATHERING" issue of @taukomagazine now ready to preorder. Finally I can share it and reveal the precious secret of AINA & YVA, two patterns I designed for TAUKO. AINA is a flattering blouse with short, capped sleeves and an assymmetrical yoke at the back. The front pieces are slightly ruffled and the buttons are concealed. YVA skirt is a close-fitting, but the slit at the front and the stretchy fabric allow you to move around freely.
Win an issue of this beautiful magazine with further wonderful sewing patterns and a lot of interesting articles about sewing, climate & culture by commenting on schnittchen blog >> bit.ly/4aDLsOt. (Link also in profile)
This is MALU - a lined short coat or blouson with raglan sleeves and hem cuffs. Malu can be sewn with or without welt pockets, with a hood or collar, with a zipper or buttons.
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This is AMY - a sewing pattern for a lined, oversized coat/parka with dropped shoulders, hood and deep pockets with folds. Amy is available in sizes 34 - 56 (EUR ) / 6 - 28 (UK) / 2-24 (US) and can be sewn in a choice of two* lengths.
* (only sizes 34- 46 (EUR) / 6 - 18 (UK) / 2 - 14 (US) .
Get 20% off by using "amyparka" as code. This offer is only valid until Sunday 14th of January 12 p.m. CET!
