PEFC-Certified Fashion @ the United Nations Headquarters!

Forest fashions take center stage at the United Nations Headquarters in New York for the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development, starting today.

As part of our Forests for Fashion initiative with UNECE/FAO, and a range of other partners such as the UN Forum on Forests, Cittadellarte Fashion B.E.S.T, PEFC Italy, PEFC Spain and SFI, we are highlighting the role of forests and forest products towards a sustainable fashion sector, throughout the HLPF.

Exhibition on Forests, Fashion and the SDGs (8-20 July)

The ‘Forests for Fashion’ exhibit brings together the work of many designers, all inspired to use forest-derived materials for their creations.

Alongside many innovative and creative designs, is a capsule collection by Spanish designer María Lafuente using the world’s first PEFC-certified fabrics, produced by Textil Santederina: a fabric that can be traced back to sustainably managed forests.

“It is our responsibility to promote fashion that respects life so we can contribute to a harmonious and sustainable society,” highlighted María Lafuente.

“We create, work and produce ethically and sustainably, always selecting environmentally friendly materials.”

Visitors can also learn about the connection between forests, fashion and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by exploring the ‘SDG cubes’. The exhibition will be located in the following areas at the UN Headquarters:

  • 8-13 July: Delegates Entrance
  • 14-20 July: Secretariat Lobby

read more/source: https://www.pefc.org/news-a-media/general-sfm-news/2570-pefc-certified-fashion-the-united-nations-headquarters

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