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George Brown College’s Fashion Exchange (FX) is a vibrant hub where fashion education, design, production, entrepreneurship and engagement come together under one roof in the heart of downtown Toronto. With global fashion industry facing challenges of over-consumption, exploiting labour force and environmental resources, FX was designed to share the growing impact and become a leader in sustainable fashion production. With the people and the planet in mind, it fosters a new generation of industry leaders - committed, professional, and ethical.

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The artisan’s work has lived among us mostly unnoticed.

Many newcomers to Canada possess a wealth of textile hand-skills taught to them as part of their cultural identity, to embellish clothing, decorate ceremonial items or to enhance items in the home. Many of these specialized hand-skills are overlooked and not used, therefore do not get exposed, handed down and preserved.

The George Brown College Fashion Exchange’s Hidden Talents project proposes developing an exhibition, event and online portal to showcase artisans’ work and connect designers directly to artisans for future employment. Quarterly workshops where artisans share their skills will build community, showcase skills to other cultures, and foster greater appreciation for textile hand-skills.

George Brown College Fashion Exchange is truly grateful to have the opportunity to collaborate with Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Elizabeth Dowdeswell to create this video.