How to find and develop an ethical production partnership
What you will learn
The selection of a production partner is among the most impactful decisions you can take as a brand or designer. Human rights, worker safety, child labor, fair representation, women’s rights, and a lot more are directly impacted by this selection.
Demystify the process of working with workshops, factories, and co-operatives. Develop effective communication strategies to get the quality and transparency you want.
Industry Networking
Meet the educators
Learn the pros and cons of finding and building a long term and meaningful partnership with your suppliers.
Sonica Sarna
Sonica Sarna brings over two decades of expertise in apparel design and production, artisan partnerships, and sustainability to this course that she has designed to help designers and entrepreneurs find their unique mission to create a positive impact in the fashion industry. She is a bridge between traditional knowledge and the contemporary fashion industry and teaches from real-time experience in various aspects of fashion and sustainability.
Guest mentors
Meet, be inspired by, and learn from other guest social entrepreneurs in fashion as they share the highlights of their journey and the ground reality of being a fashion activist.