100 mins |
Rated
Exempt
This a special Q+A screening of this anticipated documentary about when environmentalism and fashion collide.
Fashion designer Amy Powney of cult high-end label Mother of Pearl is a rising star in the London fashion scene. Raised off-the-grid in rural England by activist parents, Amy has always felt uneasy about the devastating environmental impact of her industry. When she wins the coveted Vogue award for the Best Young Designer of the Year, which comes with a big cash prize, Amy decides to use the money to create a sustainable collection from field to finished garment, and transform her entire business. Over the following three years, her own personal revolution becomes the precursor of a much bigger, societal change.
“Hugely enlightening” – The Daily Mail
“Thoughtfully made, highly informative and accessible” – The Guardian
“Weaves a crisp, educational narrative out of a three-year journey that takes us from the frosty glamour of London Fashion Week to the sun drenched home of a Uruguayan sheep farmer.” – The Independent
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This a special Q+A screening of this anticipated documentary about when environmentalism and fashion collide.
Fashion designer Amy Powney of cult high-end label Mother of Pearl is a rising star in the London fashion scene. Raised off-the-grid in rural England by activist parents, Amy has always felt uneasy about the devastating environmental impact of her industry. When she wins the coveted Vogue award for the Best Young Designer of the Year, which comes with a big cash prize, Amy decides to use the money to create a sustainable collection from field to finished garment, and transform her entire business. Over the following three years, her own personal revolution becomes the precursor of a much bigger, societal change.
“Hugely enlightening” – The Daily Mail
“Thoughtfully made, highly informative and accessible” – The Guardian
“Weaves a crisp, educational narrative out of a three-year journey that takes us from the frosty glamour of London Fashion Week to the sun drenched home of a Uruguayan sheep farmer.” – The Independent