EVENT TITLE : Sustainable Fashion and Professional Ethics: A Roadmap for Future Designers

DATE : 30-09-2025

TIME : 10.00 am onwards

VENUE : Room No 704, PG Dental Block

EVENT CONVENER : Dr. V. Bhanu Rekha

Head of the Department, Fashion Designing

EVENT COORDINATORS   : Ms. Swetha Menon N P, Ms. Rampriya. M, AP Fashion Designing

NO OF PARTICIPANTS : 38

RESOURCE PERSON:

Mr. Ela Vijay, Managing Partner, RA and HORUS Legal Consultancy LLP, Chennai.

Summary of the Event

The Department of Fashion Design organized an insightful session on “Sustainable Fashion and

Professional Ethics: A Roadmap for Future Designers” by Mr. E. La Vijay, an expert in sustainable apparel design and ethical fashion practices. The session aimed to educate budding fashion professionals on the importance of sustainability in design thinking, production, and consumption. The resource person emphasized the growing global demand for ethical fashion practices and the responsibility of designers to incorporate eco-conscious methods into their creative processes.

The event began with a formal welcome address followed by an introduction of the guest speaker. Mr. Vijay discussed the critical environmental impacts of the fashion industry and highlighted innovative approaches for circular design, responsible sourcing, and zero-waste production. He encouraged students to align their career goals with environmental stewardship and professional integrity. The session concluded with an interactive Q&A, where students actively discussed sustainable fabric choices, slow fashion concepts, and green branding strategies.

Workshop Highlights

Introduction to Sustainable Fashion: Understanding the need for ecological balance in the fashion lifecycle—from fiber to finish.

Ethical Design Practices: Incorporating transparency, fair trade, and labor rights in the design and production process.

Circular Economy and Upcycling: Demonstrations on how waste materials can be creatively repurposed into new designs.

Consumer Awareness and Responsibility: The role of designers in promoting mindful consumption and sustainable lifestyle choices.

Professional Ethics in Fashion: Integrating honesty, accountability, and innovation in professional design practices.