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The Collective New Faces, Decision Makers, Trailblazers
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Stella Jean, Richard Quinn, and Teatum Jones were also among the up and coming designers on display and each presented a unique aesthetic, using wools, silks, bold prints and florals, all offering a different narrative. Platforms designed to elevate and showcase new talent are a crucial part of the evolution and survival of any industry. What is missing in the corporate world today is this generosity of heart among those who already have that platform. Those who currently hold positions of power have not been conditioned to share. Many are threatened by what is new. Many are intimidated by the young. Many are too preoccupied by self interest to care. This deficit, this vacuum that exists between one generation and the next is why our society suffers from the ailments it currently has. Sarah’s List, moved me because what I witnessed surpassed any discussion about fashion. What stands on the first floor of Liberty’s is a perfect paradigm of what needs to happen across society to safeguard the survival of our civilisation.
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Each new designer is allocated their own space in which key pieces from their collections are displayed. Space and Time have been given, a platform has been shared, and now this constellation of bright young stars will benefit from the exposure their works of art will receive and so the cycle will continue. Taking the time to support, nurture and develop new talent may not win you a Nobel prize. Making the effort to encourage those around you might not bring you fiscal rewards, but it is always the right thing to do. Philanthropy should not be categorised as an extracurricular activity for the wealthy. It belongs at the very heart of corporate culture. Platforms and protégés… that was the phrase that came to mind when I tried to summarise Sarah’s List. It reminded me that ‘sustainability’ is about much more than a discussion about the materials used, it is a philosophy. Sustaining an ecosystem of new talent is tantamount to securing the future. What can you do to help? Be a resource to those around you. Encouragement is a powerful thing – you never know what others will create with it. [End]
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NEW FACES They might have been around for a minute, but if you didn’t know... you do now!
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DECISION MAKERS Creativity comes with responsibility. Did you know artisans could be social entrepreneurs too?
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TRAILBLAZERS The Visionaries, the Inventors, the Platform Builders, the Investors
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Portrait by David Stewart, for Wired Magazine
Dr. Carmen Hijosa Founder of Ananas-Anam LTD
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