About
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Totality: A Family's Journey Into Darkness and Back
Totality: A Family's Journey Into Darkness and Back
By Karen Stewart Brown
Contributions
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How can you collaborate with local communities to source sustainable fabrics?
By immersing yourself in the community, understanding the people, and assessing the health of feedstock supply and manufacturing processes are valuable steps. Building relationships with skilled staff is crucial for both current projects and long-term collaboration. Starting with small projects that highlight their strengths allows for a gradual exploration of the partnership's potential. Committing to long-term collaboration fosters trust and sustainability, recognizing the challenges small manufacturers face during initial large orders. This approach ensures a more stable and mutually beneficial partnership over time.
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How do you iron linen without damaging the fibers?
One thing I have found helpful is steam. Humidity will release the wrinkles. Try hanging the garment nearby when showering. I don’t think linen should be noticeably shedding either. Good linen is based partly on the staple length, flexibility and appearance. When milled, twisted, knitted and woven the experts can also help reduce shedding.
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Sharing some of my new research for the University of New Hampshire Department of History Flax-to-Linen project — I will give a talk tonight (August…
Sharing some of my new research for the University of New Hampshire Department of History Flax-to-Linen project — I will give a talk tonight (August…
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In under a decade, New Balance transformed itself from a brand for dads and runners into one of the hottest players in the sneaker world. Now, it’s…
In under a decade, New Balance transformed itself from a brand for dads and runners into one of the hottest players in the sneaker world. Now, it’s…
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Meet the SCAD Lacoste Alumni Atelier of Summer 2024! 🧵 Arianne Avalos (B.F.A., fibers, 2018) from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, creates luxurious silk…
Meet the SCAD Lacoste Alumni Atelier of Summer 2024! 🧵 Arianne Avalos (B.F.A., fibers, 2018) from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, creates luxurious silk…
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Experience
Education
Organizations
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Otis College of Art and Design
Design Mentor – Sustainable Fashion
-As a Sustainable Fashion Design Mentor at Otis, I educated students and faculty on lessons learned in pioneering experiences while leading them to explore the challenges and opportunities in the emerging category of sustainable fashion design and circularity. Otis is considered one of the best design schools in the US, counting Rick Owens, Vera Wang, Francisco Costa, Jeremy Scott, and Diane von Furstenberg among its former Mentors.
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Teens Turning Green
Board of Advisors, UpCycling Workshop Leader
-Teens Turning Green (TTG) is a student-led movement devoted to education and advocacy in environmentally sustainable and socially responsible choices for individuals, schools, and communities. TTG seeks to engage youth in the transition from conventional consumption to environmental consciousness, empowering the next generation and mobilizing action to sustain our Earth.
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Please read this Forbes article! It beautiful to see Forbes opening up a much needed discussion and to connect the leadership of Kamala to her…
Please read this Forbes article! It beautiful to see Forbes opening up a much needed discussion and to connect the leadership of Kamala to her…
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💬 Announcing the 2024 Textile Exchange Conference agenda: DAY TWO 📅 The second day of our conference will be all about investing in long-term…
💬 Announcing the 2024 Textile Exchange Conference agenda: DAY TWO 📅 The second day of our conference will be all about investing in long-term…
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Throughout July, SFA's CEO, Una Jones, has been in Mongolia to support the SFA Mongolia team with the work they carry out in the field. Travelling…
Throughout July, SFA's CEO, Una Jones, has been in Mongolia to support the SFA Mongolia team with the work they carry out in the field. Travelling…
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At Supercool, we cover climate technologies gaining real-world traction, like touchless automated underground waste collection systems. From New York…
At Supercool, we cover climate technologies gaining real-world traction, like touchless automated underground waste collection systems. From New York…
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The McDevitt Company is proud to announce the opening of TWOJEYS in Amsterdam on Runstraat 31. For inquiries, please contact Eric van Bruggen or…
The McDevitt Company is proud to announce the opening of TWOJEYS in Amsterdam on Runstraat 31. For inquiries, please contact Eric van Bruggen or…
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TUESDAY! Is there a sewing project you have been meaning to start or finish? I highly recommend joining Cali and Daphne on Tuesday night. And if this…
TUESDAY! Is there a sewing project you have been meaning to start or finish? I highly recommend joining Cali and Daphne on Tuesday night. And if this…
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** SHARING FOR REACH ** - this is a fantastic opportunity for an extremely worthwhile, hands-on initiative #cashmere #sustainablefibres
** SHARING FOR REACH ** - this is a fantastic opportunity for an extremely worthwhile, hands-on initiative #cashmere #sustainablefibres
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I’m excited to introduce Supercool, a new conversation about extraordinary climate solutions that cut carbon and improve modern life. From tech…
I’m excited to introduce Supercool, a new conversation about extraordinary climate solutions that cut carbon and improve modern life. From tech…
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Our own Bethany Pollack is thrilled to be participating as a panelist for the Round Table discussion during the A View of the Future: Circular…
Our own Bethany Pollack is thrilled to be participating as a panelist for the Round Table discussion during the A View of the Future: Circular…
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The McDevitt Company is proud to announce the opening of Le Labo Fragrances in Florence on Via Porta Rossa 54. For inquiries, please contact Eric…
The McDevitt Company is proud to announce the opening of Le Labo Fragrances in Florence on Via Porta Rossa 54. For inquiries, please contact Eric…
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