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DIVERSITY  INTEGRITY  EQULITY  INCLUSION  EMPOWERMENT                               fashionABLE throwback to when and why this project was born

3/3/2020

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FashionABLE project has been created to platform diversity and inclusion, as well as integrity, where people from all walks of life have been and are encouraged to participate and celebrate all the different abilities and/or disabilities, shapes and sizes, cultures and ages..

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was born in November 2015 when director of LocalMotive Markets, Tania Pramschufer, was eager to create an event with most positive and impactful attributes that would promote and platform inclusion, diversity and integrity, as well attract more people to the Waverley Station Market that was running close to the Platform 2 then. Given the ideal space, flooded with natural light, due to the glass roof structure, and several exhibitors selling fashion items – an idea to have a fashion show there seemed most relevant and exciting.

INSPIRED Tania knew exactly who to contact. Stacy Paris was known to Tania since she was twelve and now following two below the knee amputations due to sepsis, Stacy was involved with Models of Diversity, a charity that provides platforms for people with disabilities around the globe on main stream catwalks such as New York and Paris, London. The other person Raygan Bold, a young adult and a student at UpMo, a charity that works to support people with physical and mental health issues - interested in fashion as well modelling and had already like Stacy had some experience, as well as the passion for fashion. Through a conversation with Stacy, the name fashionABLE was born, the event would be all about inclusion, diversity as well the fashion with integrity.

The first show took place in September 2016 and was showcasing Scottish, Asian and African fashion. Kathy Lai and Arely Martinez were two main organisers of the 1st show. Kathy was an event graduate student, over from Taiwan looking for experience. Arely was volunteering her time to help with the marker, also an event student graduate. Arely, being also an incredible artist, designed first two catwalks for the event. Both created a wonderful dynamic to the show, including cultural inclusion.

The second event, in May 2017, on the eve of the World Fair Trade Day was created to primarily launch World Fair Trade Tartan, with President WFTO Rudi Dalvai in attendance, but had other Fair Trade collections, as well Upcycled/Recycled collections and Scottish collections represented. Second show was co-organised with Tania Pramschufer and Olya Arren who has been working with Tania at Hand Up Events and Localmotive Markets since 2016, though a volunteer earlier (in 2014) and has also a graduate degree in events.

After two successful events both held in a Edinburgh Waverley Station, third fashionABLE fashion show took place in the iconic Scottish Parliament, that was chosen to raise awareness and celebrate Year or Youth. Participating in this non for profit event provided young people, including those young at heart, with something very positive and empowering to be involved in. FashionABLE supporting education, acceptance and equality, had put the young people at the heart of it all. The focus, as for previous shows, was on the integrity of the fashion, and in 2018 young people also had an opportunity to have hands on experience in making parts of the fashion. Young people were introduced to established designers through fashion making workshops where they had a chance to learn new skills and/or improve existing. As well, young people were fully ingrained in the entire project, from the initial planning stages to the very delivery of the event -with all its aspects on the day (organising team, runway and decoration team, music & dance team, and/or modelling etc.).

Last year we wanted to take a different approach and focus and take more time on the confidence building, as opposed to the fashion show being the end product - so we organised the sessions for people from all walks of life to feel confident, empowered and happy with themselves. The modelling workshops, also including mini portfolio building took place at the Ocean Terminal, that is so much more than a shopping centre – offering a unique shopping experience at Edinburgh's waterfront, with great mix of retail, leisure, health and dining options! Ocean Terminal kindly supported and funded the project, and with industry experts Models of Diversity’s CEO Angel Sinclair and professional photographer James Alexander Lyon, the participants were able to learn new skills or develop the existing, as well get the images from their modelling and confidence workshops.

Please see more information (for previous years) below in other posts..together with some fab fashionABLE photos!
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Confidence and model portfolio building fashionABLE 2019 with 2020 vision for this year's project - COMING SOON

17/10/2019

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fashionABLE represents people from all walks of life, regardless of their age, sex, nationality, origin, shape, size, abilities and/or disabilities. Running since 2016, we have been celebrating our vibrant and diverse society with different sets of empowering and positive events that bring people together to promote diversity, equality, inclusion, as well integrity.

Last year we focused on confidence and modelling workshops, including mini portfolio building with industry experts Models of Diversity’s CEO Angel Sinclair and professional photographer James Alexander Lyon https://modelsofdiversity.org.

This was an exciting free of charge opportunity to learn new skills and boost confidence by participating in the modelling workshops, and the photoshoot at the Ocean Terminal!

Our TEAM fashionABLE will be sharing some very exciting news soon!
For more information please contact Olya [email protected]


Below you can find some of the fab photos of our amazing models from last year:

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2016, 2017, 2018 and later in 2019....

21/4/2019

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​2018 was a fantastic year for  fashionABLE, YEAR OF YOUTH, developing workshops with top  industry fashion designers, with catwalk sessions delivered by Models of Diversity, and culminating with a fashion show at The Scottish Parliament.

With support from so many people, we are able to bring our expertise as passionate event organisers to develop a new and exciting programme to fashion and working with young people through 2018 added a new and very exciting and meaningful dimension.

Our focus for all that we do with fashionABLE is to focus on Diversity, Inclusivity and with Integrity, so what does this mean.

Inclusion - this means everyone, reflecting society. Fashion can be a fickle industry and does not represent the masses with modelling on the runway and within the fashion pages - but does not represent real people, you, me, everyone! So fashionABLE is about personality on the inside that then manifests to reflect the fashion being displayed, as you will see from our photo and film gallery.

Diversity - Our models age two to eighty two, good mobility, mobility challenged, from all ethnicities, passion in fashion is our motto and walking tall no matter your height.

Integrity - Fashion made with integrity; Upcycled, recycled, fair trade, ethically sourced, locally made/designed. 

​To see fashionABLE Year of Youth at The Scottish Parliament in action click here behind the scenes and the show in action

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Fashion with integrity for all shapes, sizes, ages and abilities - fashionABLE throwback to the Year of Youth fashion show at The Scottish Parliament

21/4/2019

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Inclusive Fashion Week starting 5th of November

9/10/2018

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November is bringing two wonderful events:
Inclusive Fashion Week  LAUNCH
Nov 5th/ FREE ADMISSION
fashionABLE ‘Year of Youth’ fashion show Nov 8th /BY INVITATION ONLY

FashionABLE fashion show is a non for profit event that promotes diversity, integrity, equality, inclusion and empowerment. The theme for this year is Global Learning and Global Citizenship. Since it is a Year of Youth, it will be centred around young people who will play an essential part working with the organisers as well as the designers in their workshops, and showcasing the clothes on the runway.

FashionABLE is taking place for the 3rd time, on this very special occasion in Scottish Parliament on Thursday, the 8th of November. Due to the nature of the venue, attending this event is by invitation only.

This autumn, fashionABLE will be part of the Inclusive Fashion Week that will be launched on the 5th of November at St Margaret’s House, Edinburgh.  During this open launch those attending will get a chance to meet the designers participating at this year’s fashionABLE, see some of their amazing work, watch their workshops organanised and filmed specifically for this occasion.

If you are interested in fashion with integrity as well as the cause and aims behind these events, please join us at St Margaret’s House in support of education, acceptance and equality.


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fashionABLE 'Year of Youth' /Scottish Parliament/ Nov 8

10/9/2018

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TEAM fashionABLE is back on the runway for yet another inspiring fashion show, taking place on the 8th of November at the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh. This event aims to platform and promote diversity, integrity and inclusion in the fashion industry, as well as society through exciting fashion. FashionABLE this autumn will be focusing on Year of Youth, led by and for young people, but no matter your age you are welcome to be in touch! This is a non for profit event.

Covered by STV, BBC and Edinburgh Evening news, fashionABLE was launched in September 2016 - highlighting that diversity in life does not mean exclusion from the catwalk - as people of all ages, shapes, cultures, abilities and/or disabilities took part in the show and were received by large enthusiastic crowds. 
 
After two successful events https://ethical.tv/2017/11/07/fashionable-2017-waverley-station/ both held in a Edinburgh Waverley Station, this year’s fashion show will take place in the iconic Scottish Parliament, that has been chosen to raise awareness and celebrate Year or Youth, as well Global Citizenship and Global Learning.
 
Participating in this event will provide young people with all levels of abilities and disabilities with something very positive to be involved. We believe that everyone should have equal opportunities to be fully ingrained within this whole project, from the initial planning stages to the very delivery of the event -with all its aspects on the day (organising team, runway and decoration team, music & dance team, and/or modelling etc.).
 
This is an event that supports education, acceptance and equality, where young people will be at the heart of it all.

Please join and spread the word on this year’s fashionABLE platforming ‘empowerment’ and ‘global citizenship’ by young people and for young people.

Our 1st group meeting is taking place this Thursday the 13th of September at St Margaret's House. For more information email [email protected]
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JOIN US in 2018 for fashionABLE "Year of Youth"

4/6/2018

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Join us for this years fashionABLE “YEAR OF YOUTH” event on 8 November taking place at The Scottish Parliament, during Inclusive Fashion Week 4 to 11 November. We are now inviting young people to join us behind the scenes, to help organise this years celebratory fashionABLE event which will platform “Empowerment” & “Global Citizenship” by young people for young people. For information and or application send us an email by clicking the button below. 

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fashionABLE is so much more than a fashion show. Promoting diversity, integrity, equality and inclusion

29/5/2017

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FashionABLE Highlights

20/5/2017

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Our FashionABLE Show last Friday, May 12 was a GREAT success!

We would love to thank our entire FashionABLE Team and everyone who came out to show their support.

It was a fun-filled day platforming Inclusivity, Diversity and Integrity in the fashion industry. An ideology that we are committed to continue pursuing in the years to come. 

Check out some great photos of the show below... 
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fashionABLE 12th of May @ 12pm

3/5/2017

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      COMING up next Friday 12 May at 12.00pm is ‘fashionABLE‘ catwalk show in Waverley Station with special appearance from Jack Eyers in his World Fair Trade tartan kilt.
The show returns this spring with even more celebrity glitz and glamour, highlighting that diversity in life does not mean exclusion from the catwalk as all ages, shapes and cultures are encouraged to be a part of the event.
     
      The collections this year have a Scottish, Upcycled/Recycled and Fair Trade theme and with special guest for World Fair Trade Day, president of the World Fair Trade Organisation, Rudi Dalvai, traveling from Italy to celebrate a weekend of Fair Trade celebrations in Edinburgh.
   
      The spring fashionABLE line-up includes TV presenter, Gail Porter, leading the show; compere TV chef Tony Singh MBE; Raygan Bold, Upward Mobility; catwalk and modelling advice from Angel Sinclair, founder of Models of Diversity and dynamic Jack Eyers, model ambassador and personal trainer, who will be wearing a kilt for the very first time.
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     Jack has made history by becoming the first male model amputee to make it to the finals of the Mr England contest following his win as ‘Mr Dorset 2017. He was also the first amputee model to take part in New York Fashion Week in 2015 and has gone on to build an impressive list of catwalk appearances.
     
      Asked what he thought about modelling in a kilt, Jack said: “Well, if you had asked me a few years ago if I would be modelling – the answer would probably be no!

        “And as to wearing a kilt that would not even have occurred to me, but – thanks to Models of Diversity – I have gained the confidence and guts to get out there and having my very own World Fair Trade tartan kilt made for me by Braw Kilts is an immense honour indeed and would encourage any guys keen to join me on the catwalk to get in touch!”
     
        Jack added
: “I played an extra role in Outlander as a young soldier and loved the whole experience and I look forward to finding out more about the whole Scottish history and clan heritage.”
     
​       Founder of Models of Diversity, Angel Sinclair
, said: “We are really looking to develop professional and confident skills with our models this year.
     
      “There are techniques for poise and control whether someone is fully mobile or not and our model ambassador, Jack Eyers, will be demonstrating how to encourage our models to believe in themselves.
     
      FashionABLE creates opportunities and empowerment for people of all shapes, sizes, ages, cultures, disabilities, and fashionABLE fulfills that in bucket loads – who want to model new and exciting independent fashion.

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      Commenting on her involvement in fashionABLE, presenter and host, Gail Porter, said: ”I am immensely proud of being part of this show as I have been an ambassador for the Fair Trade movement for many years.

       “World Fair Trade day unites us with Fair Trade producers globally and I am thrilled to be part of the weekend’s events celebrating Scotland as a Fair Trade Nation with our very own World Fair Trade tartan.”

       TV chef, Tony Singh MBE, said: “I’m really excited to be a part of this year’s fashionABLE event, again, to help highlight that diversity in life does not mean exclusion from the catwalk and designs.

       “It’s a fantastic and worthwhile cause that I encourage young people of all different types to get involved in and hope we see a few more young guys getting involved.”

    Director of LocalMotive Markets and FashionABLE brainchild and organiser, Tania Pramschufer, said: “We were over the moon last year with the response, support and help for our new diverse fashion event – fashionABLE.

        “And it was a real feather in the cap of all those involved with creating and organising this event for the first time last autumn and the amazing lengths they went to, to make it a success. We have an incredibly talented and passionate team, our next steps for FashionABLE to become a social enterprise, develop further in Edinburgh and then to take to other cities.

     “FashionABLE events showcase fashion with integrity, this time around we have three fantastic collections; Up/recycled, Fair Trade & Scottish and to celebrate Scotland as a Fair Trade Nation, this event launching World Fair Trade tartan and four fun and fabulous Fair Trade fashion collections.”

     Talking about the ethical responsibilities around the creation of the World Fair Trade Tartan, Nick Statt, sales manager, House of Edgar, said: “The House of Edgar is delighted to be weaving the very first World Fair Trade tartan.

      “It is a wonderful tartan for Scotland and we hope it will now go on to support all WFT members worldwide.

       “The fact that we were approached to collaborate on this project because of our vigilant approach to ethical supply chain and raw material sourcing is of great pride to the company and we hope to be able to help promote the WFT ethos for years to come.”

      Jumping on the chance to undertake the styling of models for the event, Luigi Maldera, designer and stylist at Remode Collective, said: “Remode Collective is a fresh new social enterprise based in Edinburgh.

       “We are a very diverse group of women and men, coming from different countries and with different cultural and ethnic backgrounds that share the same passion for ethical and sustainable fashion. Our activities include: sewing classes, upcycling workshops and events, production of eco-friendly fashion and free drop-in sewing surgeries and volunteering opportunities.”

     Following Upward Mobility’s involvement last year, team leader, Grant McLay, said: “Our team at Upward Mobility have a wealth of creative talent that fits well with the fashion industry and we see this as a great progression to develop those skills even further.

       “The thought that someone disabled or with additional support needs – has a chance to be involved in mainstream fashion has made an enormous impression to our team and we now have to rise to the challenge and support them in their quest to realise their full potential at this amazing event.”

      Also backing the event, Juliet Donnachie, station manager, Network Rail, said: “We are delighted to be a part of fashionABLE once again and support this amazing event at Waverley Station.”

​Check out last year’s fashionABLE debut at: https://ethical.tv/2016/10/20/fashionable-at-waverley-station-market-httpsvimeo-com188139989/

Press Release: http://www.allmediascotland.com/media-releases/122998/media-release-model-jack-eyers-launching-world-fair-trade-tartan-kilt-at-fashionable-show-on-12-may/

For more photos visit: 
https://www.facebook.com/pg/localmotivemarkets/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1214735338568033​
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