Conservation Archives - Page 2 of 3 - Fashion For Conservation

July 4, 2020 | by abigail.eom

Four Ways to Go Green on the Fourth of July

This Fourth of July, it's important to remember that while we are celebrating this nation, we must also look out for this earth and remain eco-friendly!

June 30, 2020 | by abigail.eom

Personal Sacrifices for Earthly Good with Samantha Zwicker

Our co-founder Sam has made many personal sacrifices to do what needs to be done: save the Earth. She talked with us about those sacrifices, what she misses about home when she’s abroad in the Amazon Rainforest, and small steps we can take to make big changes.

June 27, 2020 | by abigail.eom

The Spirit of Fashion for Conservation

Barefoot or stilettos? FFC co-founder Ava J. Holmes talks on her journey through the fashion world, and what led her to thrive for sustainability and eco-friendly fashion!

July 20, 2019 | by Laura Choi

Live on America’s Next Top Model: Elephantasia cover girl, Binta Dibba

November 29, 2017 | by Ava Holmes

Cocktails for Conservation recap with Hoja Nueva

By Kelly Zwicker @k_stateofmind Thank you to all who came out to celebrate with us this Giving Tuesday 2017 (November 28th every year) Here is the official recap, cheers! The Cocktails for Conservation themed drink menu set the tone for an...

November 26, 2017 | by kelly.zwicker

Introducing Hoja Nueva: A Peruvian Based Nonprofit

By Kelly Zwicker @k_stateofmind Hello all, We are three days away from our November 28th event, Cocktails for Conservation. The non-profit benefitted at the event will be Hoja Nueva, which is based out of the remote Piedras region of Madre De Dios,...

November 13, 2017 | by kelly.zwicker

Cocktails for Conservation: A Can’t Miss Event for Seattleites

By Kelly Zwicker @k_stateofmind Why attend this event? Because the merging of fashion and conservation will be fun, educational, and inspiring. There will be stunning fashion, amazing guest speakers, and everything down to the cocktails will be rainforest themed. Fashion and...

October 27, 2017 | by Ava Holmes

Saving the Peruvian Amazon with Designer Griela Perez (Spanish + English Interview)

Griela Perez is a Peruvian fashion designer and owner of Las Polleras de Agus, one may ask what a pollera is. Well, a pollera is a one-piece skirt used mostly in traditional festivities and folklore throughout Spanish-speaking Latin America. Polleras are made...

July 24, 2017 | by Laura Choi

Photographer Feature: Gowri Varanashi

By Kelly Zwicker Hi everyone, This week we are celebrating another international photographer with a passion for capturing the beautiful elephant family. Her name is Gowri Varanashi. Gowri is based out of Bangalore, India, and she is an avid adventurer and...

May 29, 2017 | by Laura Choi

Through the Lens: With Chantelle Melzer

By Kelly Zwicker This week, the Fashion for Conservation (FFC) team recognizes wildlife photographer Chantelle Melzer. Raised in Zululand, South Africa, Chantelle was always drawn to capturing wildlife in the African bush. Although studying Natural Sciences proved to cater to...

May 12, 2017 | by Laura Choi

NO VOICE: A Campaign for Elephant Rights

By Kelly Zwicker As part of the Elephantasia initiative, Fashion for Conservation (FFC) has partnered with talented designers Oscar Abbots and Riccardo Ceretti to produce the NO VOICE campaign. The campaign and related merchandise is to inspire the idea of...

April 26, 2017 | by Laura Choi

Introducing Fashion for Conservation

By Kelly Zwicker Fashion for Conservation (FFC) is just the combination Seattle culture needed. Combining a love for animal rights and conservation with the innovative eye of fashion is so unique, as is the FFC team. Everyone dedicates time and...