2024-08-30 04:00:00
Twenty-nine women selected from different regions recently completed a three-week training in a sustainable way, as part of the Metamorphosis initiative, with the support of the United States Embassy.
This innovative program enabled participants to acquire essential skills and techniques in ecologically responsible fashion design, such as recycling and upcycling, pattern sketching, embroidery and raffia crochet.
Yvette, a crochet enthusiast since the age of 8, traveled from Fandriana to attend the workshop. ” I came here to improve my crochet experience and learn new techniques through this raffia crochet workshop. “, she says. Another participant, Ravaka, shared her enthusiasm: “ Thanks to this workshop, I now know what to do with the plastic bottles I have saved – I will transform them into elegant jewelry with raffia. »
Eva Lambà, one of the mentors of the workshop and a former participant in the US government exchange program, emphasized the importance of sustainability: “ The practice is not only about sustainability, but also about the materials and human capital we invest in. »
Led by a team of seven professional stylists, former participants in the 2020 International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) for Fashion Entrepreneurs, “Metamorphose” aims to raise awareness of the environmental impact of the fashion industry, to support entrepreneurship female in the field. fashion design and to encourage collaboration between entrepreneurs who participated in programs funded by the US government.
Launched in June, the project includes a series of lectures and exhibitions, as well as a fashion show and workshops on the basics of fashion design. This initiative is a significant step towards a more sustainable and inclusive future in the fashion industry.
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