Simone Cipriani Talks Textiles for the Ethical Fashion Initiative

As part of New York Textile Month, United Nations officer Simone Cipriani discusses his work in Burkina Faso and Mali, touching upon the subjects of hand-weaving, natural dyes, textiles in the fashion supply chain, and the use of new fibers.

The Ethical Fashion Initiative connects artisans from the developing world to the international fashion value chain. In doing so, the Ethical Fashion Initiative harnesses fashion as a vehicle for development. Artisans can change their lives for the better by manufacturing luxury value-added ethical fashion products for top fashion designers.

The Ethical Fashion Initiative is a strong supporter of the African fashion industry’s potential for growth. The Ethical Fashion Initiative works with the rising generation of fashion talent from Africa and encourages the forging of ethical, sustainable and creative collaborations with artisans from the continent.

Working with top fashion houses and growing African fashion brands, the Ethical Fashion Initiative is actively involved in and encourages the building of a more ethical and responsible fashion industry.

As a United Nations initiative, all our work is evaluated through an Impact Assessment tool to ensure that the Ethical Fashion Initiative project continues to bring positive impact and tangible results to the communities it works with.