Wanna hang out?

Just wanted to send a quick note to let everyone know about a round table discussion happening tomorow. (Monday Nov 30th) Its a bit short notice but if your free around @5pm come stop by KHS148. Were all in the labs this time of year so make it your coffee/dinner break, you deserve it. :) Where going to watch a 10min video on free trade & garment manufacturing to get the ball rolling and then see where the conversation takes us. We'd also like to let you guys know what kind of ideas we have for Ryerson in the coming semester and we'd love your input. If you have some time & want a bit of background info check out these articles

http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/fair-trade/
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/06_48/b4011001.htm

Don't worry if you don't read the articles, you can still come out and talk about the issues.  Bring ideas, comments, and any questions you might have.  We look forward to see you there!


xoxoxo
DesignAWEAR

Ryerson has a Telio Account

Finally!

For the past few years most of us have been under the assumption that without a business account, students cannot purchase from the Montreal based wholesaler. Well, when people -*cough* designAWEAR *cough*- get talking, emails get sent, and the right people connect. In case you accidentally deleted the most  recent  Ryerson fashion news email here's the guidelines:

Open mon-fri 9-5 (closed between 12 & 1)
Télio Toronto Showroom
219 Dufferin Suite 106 A
Book appointments a few days in advance - groups of 3-5
usually 10m minimum but they'll allow 3m min for students with $8 cutting fee
$10 delivery
bring credit card
can't cut swatches of everything so bring camera
questions? contact Jessica Bundy @ 416 532 9444


Now all we need is a membership to the FTA & we'll all receive a 10% discount from Telio's variety of  organic fabrics. (tencel, bamboo, cotton, denim, woven and knits)     If you don't have time for a trip to the showroom check out the resource binder in the fashion office for swatches of some of the fabrics available.

Love Forever,
Jamie

First Post YAY!!

Well here we go, WELCOME to the Design AWEAR* Blog! Were hoping this thing will make it easier for us to share info with everyone and to keep you guys updated on whats happening with us, with the school, and within the industry.

Check out the links on the right --------->
Were going to be updating this page often with info, articles, links, and videos so be sure to check back regularly.

As for us, we made some pretty good strides which led to a presentation for the faculty at the end of the '09 winter semester. The dialog between staff and students has been open and the brainstorming has commenced, feel free to comment and let us know what kind of changes you would like to see at the school.

Love forever,
Jamie




*For those who don't know us, we are a grassroots student group focused on raising awareness and sharing resources regarding sustainable design within the Ryerson University School of Fashion. Check our our Facebook page for a breakdown of our goals and our accomplishments.