SUSSout 01 Line-Up

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Film Screening: Looms of Ladakh | 20min | Concept: Abhilasha Bahuguna, G Prasanna Ramaswamy |Themes: Skills, Animal Fibers, Handlooms

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This was followed by Q&A with Abhilasha Bahugunaa | 30 min | Co-Founder and Lead, Project Strategy and Brand Development, Looms of Ladakh

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Eastern Ladakh is dotted with tents made of wool – these are the homes of Changpas, who herd Changthangi (pashmina) goats and are among the few suppliers of authentic cashmere wool of the finest quality. This documentary traces the journey of pashmina wool from its grazing goats till the finished product. It looks at the challenges and achievements of project Laksal.

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Film Screening: Unravel | 14min | Director: Meghna Gupta | Theme: Waste

 

Unravel follows waste clothing on a journey across India, revealing how Western consumption habits affect life on the other side of the globe. Reshma, a young and perceptive worker in a textile recycling mill, dreams of travelling to the countries the cast-off clothes are from. While Reshma and other women work, they construct an image of the West that the clothes spark in their imaginations and share the rumors that travel with them. The film is based on the research of anthropologist Dr. Lucy Norris.

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Conversation with Kriti Tula | Founder, Doodlage | 30 min | Themes: Impact of fashion, waste, and upcycling

 

Doodlage, a brand with sustainability at its core, creates garments in many, short, exclusive collections, using post-cutting scraps and end-of-the-line fabrics. This process is called re-manufacturing or upcycling, making circular fashion a possibiliy. Kriti Tula, with degrees in Fashion Design and Design Management, and experience in fashion curation and garment export, understands the various aspects of the fashion industry. This has enabled her to maximize her vision of sustainable fashion and turn it into a thriving, impactful brand. Come chat with her about the impact of fashion, tips to be a more conscious consumer and maker, and the journey of Doodlage.

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This was followed by open conversations and a SUSS mixer, which served as an opportunity for attendees to interact with a community of people interested and involved in sustainable fashion along with members of SUSS, GreenStitched, and Fashion Revolution India.