What is "Slow Fashion?" Slow fashion is essentially the opposite of "fast fashion," which exploits workers and pollutes the ecosystem at alarming rates, slow fashion advocates for manufacturing regarding people, the environment, and animals. Contrary to industrial fashion practices, slow fashion involves local makers and sources of eco-friendly materials to preserve crafts and the environment…
IN A GENERATION WHERE THE WORDS “FEMINISM” and “feminist” are the most polarizing “f-words,” gender issues and the fight for equality continue to be at the forefront of cultural dialogue. Today some women unblinkingly refer to themselves as feminists, while others prefer to not label themselves for a myriad of reasons. Yet when it’s…
For the past 6 months, Emma Watson has been making great strides in her newest position as one of the United Nation's Women Goodwill Ambassadors. Recently, in New York City on September 20th, the 24-year-old actress gave an exceptionally inspiring speech at the U.N. Watson spoke on feminism and gender equality for the launch of…
David Guetta has added philanthropy and international aid to his growing list of high-profile projects, working with the United Nations on the release of his new music video for "One Voice". Created in support of "The World Needs More____" campaign, the superstar French DJ is joining forces with the UN to raise much needed funds…
"IDENTITIES" ART PARTY AT PHILLIPS DE PURY AND COMPANY On Tuesday, May 4, the non profit organization, Active Liberty Institute, held their first program of the year entitled "Identities Art Party." Held at the Phillips de Pury & Company Gallery; the event featured a panel discussion concerning the ideas of cultural identity in Contemporary Art.…
