///ARTISTS

Abigail Doan

Based in NYC, Italy, Bulgaria

‘Sustainability is very much a personal issue, and even though there are guidelines for what we must aim to implement and put-into-action, if you do not find a lifestyle that advocates balance and beauty, then a future based on sustainable methods is not really a reality.’

Eco-fiber artist and writer Abigail Doan creates recycled fiber forms and textile installations as a means to stimulate dialogue about her own memories of a homespun upbringing on a small family farm and life today navigating the urban landscape. You can follow her journey on Ecco*Eco and artist blog, Abigail Doan. Read more.

///FASHION TRADE FAIRS

Isabelle Quéhé

Based in Paris

‘there is no beauty in the finest cloth if it makes hunger and unhappiness’, by Mahatma Gandhi

EFS was founded in 2004 by Isabelle Quéhé and has become the must see alternative trade show in Paris, each year with more than 4,500 visitors. The EFS provides designers, retailers, the media and professionals in the field of Ethical fashion with a unique platform to share their ideas, knowledge and network. Read more.

///WEBSITES & BLOGS

kim Poldner

Based in Swiss (& Canada and more)

Be proud of what you have achieved, feel grateful for the moment you’re in and be excited about what lies ahead!

I am passionate about eco fashion and my PhD research and website business (www.ecofashionworld.com/Kim) focus on this theme. As a Dutch global citizen I have been working in various eco fashion projects around the world. In 2005 I co-founded the first eco fashion YOIstore in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Since 2007 I have been working with ModaFusion on realizing Ethical Fashion Show in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Read more.

///FASHION DESIGNERS

Rianne de Witte

Based in Breda, the Netherlands

The designs of Rianne de Witte are the result of sophisticated simplicity, clear lines, feminin fit and sustainable fabrics. Rianne de Witte is known for her sustainable way of working since 1996. Rianne de Witte opened her first eco fashionstore in 2006, Breda NL. Read more

///SOCIAL PIONEERS

Elena Simons

Based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

With a background in art, advertising and environmental activism, Elena Simons (1977) has been working as a Social Inventor for eight years. She is creative director of Wonder, a Dutch non-profit organisation that makes social action fun. Read more

///ABOUT FACE SPACE

Aim of FACE SPACE concept is to show the world that the group of people who are part of the Hiphonest shift is growing and spread over the globe. We are on our way to a world in which sustainable thinking, design, fashion and business will make the difference. Core idea is that this shift takes place in the being and hearts of optimistic but critical creative’s. In fact we as human beings are in a Hiphonest global transition.

FACE SPACE follows the (YOI) philosophy that cultural shifts (and trends) are mostly made and spread by creative inventors with a feeler for change.  By adopting this positive approach on the environment in their lifestyle, these trendsetters will set the tune for the bigger mass. By contributing their skills in design, writing, business, organizing etc to a better and more beautiful world, they are a big inspiration for the world.

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///HIPHONEST FACE SPACE @ FACEBOOK

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///ABOUT HIPHONEST FACE SPACE @ WALL OF FAITH

To underline this statement Hiphonest likes to show the faces behind enterprising creative pioneers who dare to stand out. ‘Dare to share because you care!’ For example by starting up their own Hiphonest fashion label, design product, blog, magazine, event, organization and much more.

At this page, first faces behind this group of inspirators and smart entrepreneurs, will be published soon!