Sustainability in Fashion Matchbox - Our Coaching Programme in collaboration with Pro Helvetia

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Coaching sessions: Sustainability in Fashion

Deadline
22 May 2021

Pro Helvetia offers young Swiss fashion brands the opportunity to take part in (on- or offline) coaching sessions in collaboration with Fashion Revolution Switzerland and with the additional support of The Zurich Silk Association ZSIG: Up to ten studios will be offered individual coaching sessions by hand-picked experts, focusing on project creation and know-how building in the field of sustainability.

Consultation meetings with an expert covering  specific topics and answering individualised questions will be organised in the following 3 fields:

  1. Sustainable design processes and product development:
    The topics addressed by these coaching sessions can include:
    circularity and recyclability in design, upcycling, choice of materials, material-saving design, fit, timeless/combinable design, quality, texture and price, packaging and product information, product care (microplastic, functional preservation, longevity), after life / recycling, new bio-materials information and research hub connections.

  2. Sustainable production:
    The topics addressed by these coaching sessions can include:
    material and raw material origin, natural fibres, new materials, certifications, fair trade relations and labour conditions, supply chain management, supply chain technology and logistics, sourcing.

  3. Business, brand and sustainability communication:
    The topics addressed by these coaching sessions can include:
    brand values and norms, sustainability communication and PR, consumer responsibility, marketing, branding and storytelling, business model and development, B2B.

Briefing and requirements:

  • To be eligible, designers must be Swiss citizens or long-term residents in Switzerland

    1. Designers in the fields of fashion design may apply up to seven years after completing their studies or founding their studio

    2. The designers must be willing to develop in sustainable design

    3. Pro Helvetia is looking for designers and studios with innovative ideas, responding to current challenges and addressing the needs of society, environment and industries

To take part to these coaching sessions, registrations are essential: please sign up here

This offer is limited to one coaching per studio. The individual coaching will take place between June 2021 – June 2022.

The subscriptions are open until 22 May  and the confirmation will be communicated mid-June. If you are unsure what coaching you want to register for or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Helen Muggli (Pro Helvetia) or Jamil Mokhtar (Fashion Revolution)

We look forward to your registration!