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The Enlightened Approach – The Gold Winner at Graduate Fashion Week

Jun 13, 2013 / Blog

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At last Week’s Graduate Fashion Awards, two out of the three top prizes went to students under the tutelage of our Diversity Network Director Mal Burkinshaw. Emotionally considerate design and visionary creativity RULES.

Who Are All Walks?

May 25, 2012 / About Us, Home page

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We challenge fashion industry dependence on one body ideal, using inspirational press campaigns that feature a broader range of sizes, ages and skin tones. Through educational work, we empower undergraduates to change practice within their chosen field and embody diversity.

Education

Jun 12, 2012 / Education, Home page

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The fashion industry can send out a more conscious message, develop a more emotionally considerate practice in pursuit of a more lucrative business proposition. It all begins in education.

Origin

May 25, 2012 / About Us, Home page

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Founders Caryn Franklin, Debra Bourne and Erin O Connor put on a Stephen Jones thinking cap to create a fantastic and engaging initiative.

Fashion industry support

May 25, 2012 / Home page, Supporters

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“It’s very important that we question the parameters that define beauty. I’m thrilled to support the All Walks initiative.” – Nick Knight

Designers and models

May 25, 2012 / Home page, Supporters

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The designers and the models we chose were crucial to the success of this project. “Individuality, uniqueness and character are all things that inspire me as a designer, All Walks celebrates this in an incredibly positive manner.” Giles Deacon

Campaign Films

Diversity NOW! Co-founders Choice: Winner

Jun 7, 2013 / Campaign Films

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Ravensbourne student Rebecca Chambers was voted by co-founders Caryn, Debra and Erin as outstanding amongst the entries for the in the Diversity NOW! Competition.