We are a collaborative of micro players in sustainable fashion that come together to work as one in the current economy of scale to build towards the economy for the future. We work in the Living Systems function and operate self organising trees within our space.
This page showcases one such niche ”Tree” within The Ecosystem so to share the space with more collaborators
Our main focus in the Intimate Apparel tree is to Streamline our operations.
Specialist in sustainable Lingerie development, founder of Source Lingerie.
My knowledge is based on three decades in the industry, focused on developing lingerie, swimwear and activewear. I know firsthand the pitfalls that can strike when trying to make a product happen and I have also learnt the hard way on occasion!
Brand Ambassador for The Ecosystem Incubator - Lingerie
Bold Intimates was born from Nicola’s strengths and passion for technical precision, innovation and integrity and her desire to build genuine meaning into garments and to restore key values into how we construct and produce that will positively impact not only the wearer but all humans, communities, and environments involved in the process.
With 2 decades of experience in lingerie and apparel design in C-suite positions for world-class brands such as Victoria’s Secret, Komar, and RTW, Suzy Wakefield is a leading expert on concept creation, design, and product development as well as a seasoned mentor for start-up founders who are navigating the complexities of the creative process and team building.
A highly experienced and respected Designer within the Intimate Apparel Industry; self assured, calm & considered as well as individual, aspirational & innovative. Accomplished in all aspects of creative and technical design; with both Retail and Brand experience. Collaborated with high profile figures such as Rosie Huntingdon Whiteley and Penelope & Monica Cruz whilst designing for brands in the UK.
Was Senior Product Engineer for Womens Jerseywear/Swimwear/Corsetiere at Burberry. In my role I am responsible for the construction, fit and sealing processes.
Also can link for Kidswear - see Kidswear Tree.
As the founder and CEO of iteration, Kristen aims to leverage her intimate knowledge of apparel design, fit, and functionality to create better-made, more sustainable garments from conception to customer.
‘’Our Main focus is to streamline what we are doing and creating as a collaborative’
Intimate Apparel tree collaborators
The Ecosystem is proud to work on new living systems and regenerative principles, working towards new economic values, creating a future space where the whole is seen and each individual in the system is also seen and valued. We know that we are part of a whole and move away from being separate to being connected and engaged. The product itself shall also be viewed as a living thing and we will be looking at integrating the waste back into the system with our circularity partnerships over time.
We co-created the ecosystem with our brand, mill, artisans, circular, theoretical, consultant connections and built the system with design thinking at the head. Our ‘founder’ for want of a better word doesn’t have all the answers, she wanted co-creation and collaboration to be built into the ecosystem at its core, in its compost, at the very heart of everything that we do.
We have recently been shortlisted for the ‘Ones to Watch’ as finalists in the Drapers Sustainability awards 2022
We have been shortlisted for The Drapers sustainability awards ‘’One to watch’’
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Press coverage with Opah showcasing The Ecosystem Incubator
Member podcast and Into the regenerative series.
One of our main outcomes is the collaboration on MOQs, on fabric creation and even innovation – funding new fabrics as a collective rather than waiting for a big brand to found new innovation.
In the B2B space at first we can co-market ourselves. As we grow we will be building into funding the AI platform and inviting a B2C space so that Brands can share with consumers too.
Our Trust Manifesto is at the heart of what we are creating here at the Ecosystem Incubator, we don’t want anyone to feel vulnerable in sharing what they are creating, so trust is built into the system – in these three key principle values.
Being part of the Ecosystem will mean that you are in trust that the people that join it have integrity and will not greenwash with their product. Through the eventual AI system we are looking to bring a traffic light system and are open to collaboration with other systems that provide this service as long as it is not detrimental to the integrity and transparency of our ecosystem. We work with Ethical AI systems process In the living systems and regenerative practice so that the intention is always truth.
That anyone in system has a voice for the future regardless of where they have been on the journey already. Younger, older can both be wise and indeed innovative regardless, there is room for everyone in the ecosystem. We can create a more diverse and have more open listening to ideas and creations, breeding new innovation and possibilities. Mutual learning and understanding creating beneficial feedback loops.
That we are not separated, that as a whole we can start to individually thrive as part of a wider forest ecosystem. Bringing nutrients to all parts and lifting each other up. Living systems thinking has been around for decades, larger companies try it on.
To learn more about living systems and regenerative practice join our short course coming soon.
Join The Ecosystem Incubator to link with the collaborative and co-create your fashion futures, share your business and create thrive-ability for a connected future.
“True Innovation occurs when things are put together for the first time that had been separate”
Arthur Koestler & John Smythies (1969)
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In collaboration with Wondr Link to The Ecosystem Community & Ethical Ai.
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