Thursday, 5 June 2014

KAREN WALKER EYEWEAR // ETHICAL FASHION INITIATIVE - AFRICA

Photographed by Derek Henderson
Models : Winnifred, Velma, Anton, Beatrice, Rose, Florence

Don't you just love how New Zealand Fashion designer Karen Walker has teamed up with the Ethical Fashion Initiative to create jobs for men and women in Kenya? Local Artisans from Kenya have created the beaded pouches for the eye wear packaging, which have been hand crafted and screen printed. This shoot is a homage to the artisans who contributed to the collection. By capturing their faces it demonstrates respect, and honours the art of handmade by a local community. 

Black Magazine recently released this article which is a really great read in helping to understand what the Ethical Fashion Initiative is all about. 

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