Space Between needs Larissa!

By Larissa Banks

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Space Between Needs Larissa!

Project 2016-08-01 15:30:03 +1200

Who am I?

I’m Larissa, and I would love your help so I can follow my dreams to work on sustainable fashion projects and address clothing and textile waste.  

I have been doing a lot of research into the fashion industry. Believe it or not, fashion is the second most polluting industry in the world, after oil. Approximately one third of all clothing that gets made never sells and gets incinerated instead. Our clothing purchases have a consequence for people and planet – but there is a solution!

 

I'm intrigued. What's Space Between?

Have you heard about Space Between? It’s a new initiative (just over a year old!) that thinks textile and clothing waste is design gone wrong!  

Check out their website here: https://spacebetween.ac.nz/

Their Fundamentals upcycled clothing line is manufactured using pre and post-consumer waste (that’s clothing that didn’t get sold or was returned after use) and with minimal or zero-waste techniques by a local not-for profit Earthlink Apparel: who support people with barriers to employment. Space Between wants to lead the charge to persuade the fashion industry to change and ultimately provide better options for you and the environment.

 

Tell me more!

Sure! Here are some of the strategies used to transform the garments:

2nd stage; transformation .jpg

 

Wow! So what will happen with the funding?

With your help, I can collaborate with Space Between, designing and making new garments from clothing and textile waste that would otherwise be sent to landfill. For me this would be the pinnacle of my drive for environmental progress and training in textile development.

The money that is fundraised will enable me to work for approx 600 hours, which will be just over a year of 10 hours a week. Any additional funds raised will mean I can work with Space Between for longer. I will be working on sales, design and marketing strategies, and I’ll be a key link with Space Between designers and collaborators. This is an incredible opportunity for me to extend my skills, further my passion and build awareness of how others can get involved and be a part of this amazing solution. That includes you!

 

This is me now:

This is me with the help of your pledges:

The spliced shirt from the Space Between Fundamentals range:

SPACE BETWEEN LB (62 of 141).jpg

Full details here: https://spacebetween.ac.nz/fundamentals/tops/spliced-shirt-sb006

 

There are rewards too?

Yes! There are some sensational rewards if you are willing to pledge!

A personalised dance move gif

 

Your name in lights

 

Coffee with Larissa

 

Make a pledge, have a yarn

 

Putting pants on with no hands challenge!

 

Upcycle Michael - lucky dip!

 

Upcycled fabric toy kit!

Knowledge is power! Upcycling how-to workshop

 

MJ "make that change" t-shirt

 

Bejewelled by Space Between

 

Teach a girl to fish - jewellery making class with Larissa

 

Mend and make do...

 

Space Between garment

 

Friday night in with Space Between

 

Down to business

 

Made to measure - bespoke Space Between garment

 

Embroidered with love

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Looking for a miracle - a note from Space Between's founder

29/08/2016 at 6:51 PM


Kia ora!

So why am I banging on about this #PledgeMe campaign malarkey?

First of all, a bit of background: for those of you haven't heard of Space Between (rock hiders! ;).)

I co-founded a social enterprise for fashion called Space Between last year at The College of Creative Arts, Massey University, New Zealand. This has been a long journey (anyone else work in a large institution?) since it was a seed of an idea back in 2007, and finally as it started to get closer to a reality in 2012/13. This path has been fraught with many, many ups and downs but for the most part, it has been driven with the feeling that this is simply the right thing to do. Creating a space, between (get it?!) academia and industry, between users and creators of fashion and most importantly the space between fashion and the context in which it operates is long overdue and important.#responsiblefashion #expandedfashion.

Not to lessen the importance of all the incredible contributors/collaborators (Holly McQuillan and Patricia Given most significantly) who have helped along the way with this initiative. But for the most part, Space Between has been run primarily by yours truly.

I cannot understate what a huge, but rewarding undertaking this has been (#working247) on top of the pretty full on day job. And as much as I am blessed with the tenacity and energy of my forebearers (thank u Mammy and Daddy Whitty) it is clear that I cannot sustain this level of work without some help. We've got so far on the smell of an oily rag, imagine what we could achieve with an extra pair of hands?

Hence reaching out to you my wonderful, conscious crowd of friends, family and colleagues to make this happen! I am super grateful for you all for pledging. It’s really important for us that every pledge prompts another as this ripple effect is crucial for us (we also have no budget for promo) so if you haven't already can you please share what you've done on social media or the good old fashioned way, by talking to people! #peoplepower

I would simply very much like to be in the position to be able to hire Larissa Banks (School of Design grad 2014) to help us continue to do the work I have started. Fashion is the 2nd most polluting industry on the planet, clearly it is a serious issue. It is clear that something has to be done. Help Larissa and I continue to disrupt the current system to help propose a new system. One that is designed from the ground up to be sustainable and to work with society. Waste is a design problem. The waste of resources both human, environmental and material are not acceptable.

Support us on our journey to create a system of value to people and planet..and maybe a bit of profit to inject back into good causes! We've three days to go and just over $NZ2000 to make. Possible? Thankfully I'm an optimist.

Thank u for reading, much love XX Jenn Whitty

Shares are to be encouraged!

https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/4750-space-between-needs-larissa

 

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    Pledgers 174

    Hayley Banks
    10/08/2016 at 9:24pm

    "So proud of you wee sis 😘"

    Nan Walden
    10/08/2016 at 8:22pm
    Tushara Kodikara
    10/08/2016 at 7:46pm

    "Yay Larry! Great job... miss ya face! "

    Jennie Banks
    10/08/2016 at 7:43pm

    "You go girl!"

    Rachel Banks
    10/08/2016 at 6:35pm

    "Lots of love, hugs and high fives to Larissa from her adoring sister - keep fighting the good fight, you and the team are inspirational xx "

    Nicola Hardy
    10/08/2016 at 5:06pm
    Briar Forrester
    10/08/2016 at 1:46am

    "You're awesome! Good Luck for this rad venture. xx"

    Patricia Keilthy
    09/08/2016 at 11:31pm

    "A very worthwhile project, worthy of support. "

    Fleur Matthews
    09/08/2016 at 3:52pm

    "Good luck Larissa! "

    Johanna Corry
    09/08/2016 at 8:14am

    "Best of luck Jennifer. Keep up the fantastic work. Johanna "

    Barbara Whitty
    09/08/2016 at 4:23am

    "Bril video. Hitchcock the 2nd! great eco message!"

    Lucy Moore
    08/08/2016 at 8:08pm

    "Go Larissa!!"

    Anna
    08/08/2016 at 6:47pm
    Liz
    08/08/2016 at 4:58pm
    Anonymous pledger
    06/08/2016 at 11:39am
    Kirsten
    04/08/2016 at 12:26pm

    "Love this Larissa!!!"

    Thomas Simonson
    03/08/2016 at 8:42am

    "Great Video!"

    Christine Brimer
    02/08/2016 at 9:18pm
    Jennie Banks
    02/08/2016 at 5:30pm
    Siobain Browning
    02/08/2016 at 4:49pm

    "I had to choose this reward! I miss your awesome dance moves :-)"

    Daniel Lewis
    02/08/2016 at 3:42pm

    "So Happy for you to get this far and wish you to go so much further :) plus your video is damn funny"

    [email protected]
    02/08/2016 at 12:49pm

    "A fantastic project and a fantastic person. "

    Annie Bretherton
    02/08/2016 at 12:49pm

    "Good luck space between my fingers are crossed for you. Hope to get in a catch up about everyone's happenings very soon. 🍀"

    Kate Beecroft
    02/08/2016 at 11:13am

    "This is the best video!! Love the amazing work you're doing Larissa and Space Between. "

    Followers 5

    Space Between Needs Larissa!

    Project 2016-08-01 15:30:03 +1200

    Who am I?

    I’m Larissa, and I would love your help so I can follow my dreams to work on sustainable fashion projects and address clothing and textile waste.  

    I have been doing a lot of research into the fashion industry. Believe it or not, fashion is the second most polluting industry in the world, after oil. Approximately one third of all clothing that gets made never sells and gets incinerated instead. Our clothing purchases have a consequence for people and planet – but there is a solution!

     

    I'm intrigued. What's Space Between?

    Have you heard about Space Between? It’s a new initiative (just over a year old!) that thinks textile and clothing waste is design gone wrong!  

    Check out their website here: https://spacebetween.ac.nz/

    Their Fundamentals upcycled clothing line is manufactured using pre and post-consumer waste (that’s clothing that didn’t get sold or was returned after use) and with minimal or zero-waste techniques by a local not-for profit Earthlink Apparel: who support people with barriers to employment. Space Between wants to lead the charge to persuade the fashion industry to change and ultimately provide better options for you and the environment.

     

    Tell me more!

    Sure! Here are some of the strategies used to transform the garments:

    2nd stage; transformation .jpg

     

    Wow! So what will happen with the funding?

    With your help, I can collaborate with Space Between, designing and making new garments from clothing and textile waste that would otherwise be sent to landfill. For me this would be the pinnacle of my drive for environmental progress and training in textile development.

    The money that is fundraised will enable me to work for approx 600 hours, which will be just over a year of 10 hours a week. Any additional funds raised will mean I can work with Space Between for longer. I will be working on sales, design and marketing strategies, and I’ll be a key link with Space Between designers and collaborators. This is an incredible opportunity for me to extend my skills, further my passion and build awareness of how others can get involved and be a part of this amazing solution. That includes you!

     

    This is me now:

    This is me with the help of your pledges:

    The spliced shirt from the Space Between Fundamentals range:

    SPACE BETWEEN LB (62 of 141).jpg

    Full details here: https://spacebetween.ac.nz/fundamentals/tops/spliced-shirt-sb006

     

    There are rewards too?

    Yes! There are some sensational rewards if you are willing to pledge!

    A personalised dance move gif

     

    Your name in lights

     

    Coffee with Larissa

     

    Make a pledge, have a yarn

     

    Putting pants on with no hands challenge!

     

    Upcycle Michael - lucky dip!

     

    Upcycled fabric toy kit!

    Knowledge is power! Upcycling how-to workshop

     

    MJ "make that change" t-shirt

     

    Bejewelled by Space Between

     

    Teach a girl to fish - jewellery making class with Larissa

     

    Mend and make do...

     

    Space Between garment

     

    Friday night in with Space Between

     

    Down to business

     

    Made to measure - bespoke Space Between garment

     

    Embroidered with love

    Comments

    You need to pledge to see this update.

    Looking for a miracle - a note from Space Between's founder

    29/08/2016 at 6:51 PM


    Kia ora!

    So why am I banging on about this #PledgeMe campaign malarkey?

    First of all, a bit of background: for those of you haven't heard of Space Between (rock hiders! ;).)

    I co-founded a social enterprise for fashion called Space Between last year at The College of Creative Arts, Massey University, New Zealand. This has been a long journey (anyone else work in a large institution?) since it was a seed of an idea back in 2007, and finally as it started to get closer to a reality in 2012/13. This path has been fraught with many, many ups and downs but for the most part, it has been driven with the feeling that this is simply the right thing to do. Creating a space, between (get it?!) academia and industry, between users and creators of fashion and most importantly the space between fashion and the context in which it operates is long overdue and important.#responsiblefashion #expandedfashion.

    Not to lessen the importance of all the incredible contributors/collaborators (Holly McQuillan and Patricia Given most significantly) who have helped along the way with this initiative. But for the most part, Space Between has been run primarily by yours truly.

    I cannot understate what a huge, but rewarding undertaking this has been (#working247) on top of the pretty full on day job. And as much as I am blessed with the tenacity and energy of my forebearers (thank u Mammy and Daddy Whitty) it is clear that I cannot sustain this level of work without some help. We've got so far on the smell of an oily rag, imagine what we could achieve with an extra pair of hands?

    Hence reaching out to you my wonderful, conscious crowd of friends, family and colleagues to make this happen! I am super grateful for you all for pledging. It’s really important for us that every pledge prompts another as this ripple effect is crucial for us (we also have no budget for promo) so if you haven't already can you please share what you've done on social media or the good old fashioned way, by talking to people! #peoplepower

    I would simply very much like to be in the position to be able to hire Larissa Banks (School of Design grad 2014) to help us continue to do the work I have started. Fashion is the 2nd most polluting industry on the planet, clearly it is a serious issue. It is clear that something has to be done. Help Larissa and I continue to disrupt the current system to help propose a new system. One that is designed from the ground up to be sustainable and to work with society. Waste is a design problem. The waste of resources both human, environmental and material are not acceptable.

    Support us on our journey to create a system of value to people and planet..and maybe a bit of profit to inject back into good causes! We've three days to go and just over $NZ2000 to make. Possible? Thankfully I'm an optimist.

    Thank u for reading, much love XX Jenn Whitty

    Shares are to be encouraged!

    https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/4750-space-between-needs-larissa

     

    You need to pledge to see this update.

      Hayley Banks
      10/08/2016 at 9:24pm

      "So proud of you wee sis 😘"

      Nan Walden
      10/08/2016 at 8:22pm
      Tushara Kodikara
      10/08/2016 at 7:46pm

      "Yay Larry! Great job... miss ya face! "

      Jennie Banks
      10/08/2016 at 7:43pm

      "You go girl!"

      Rachel Banks
      10/08/2016 at 6:35pm

      "Lots of love, hugs and high fives to Larissa from her adoring sister - keep fighting the good fight, you and the team are inspirational xx "

      Nicola Hardy
      10/08/2016 at 5:06pm
      Briar Forrester
      10/08/2016 at 1:46am

      "You're awesome! Good Luck for this rad venture. xx"

      Patricia Keilthy
      09/08/2016 at 11:31pm

      "A very worthwhile project, worthy of support. "

      Fleur Matthews
      09/08/2016 at 3:52pm

      "Good luck Larissa! "

      Johanna Corry
      09/08/2016 at 8:14am

      "Best of luck Jennifer. Keep up the fantastic work. Johanna "

      Barbara Whitty
      09/08/2016 at 4:23am

      "Bril video. Hitchcock the 2nd! great eco message!"

      Lucy Moore
      08/08/2016 at 8:08pm

      "Go Larissa!!"

      Anna
      08/08/2016 at 6:47pm
      Liz
      08/08/2016 at 4:58pm
      Anonymous pledger
      06/08/2016 at 11:39am
      Kirsten
      04/08/2016 at 12:26pm

      "Love this Larissa!!!"

      Thomas Simonson
      03/08/2016 at 8:42am

      "Great Video!"

      Christine Brimer
      02/08/2016 at 9:18pm
      Jennie Banks
      02/08/2016 at 5:30pm
      Siobain Browning
      02/08/2016 at 4:49pm

      "I had to choose this reward! I miss your awesome dance moves :-)"

      Daniel Lewis
      02/08/2016 at 3:42pm

      "So Happy for you to get this far and wish you to go so much further :) plus your video is damn funny"

      [email protected]
      02/08/2016 at 12:49pm

      "A fantastic project and a fantastic person. "

      Annie Bretherton
      02/08/2016 at 12:49pm

      "Good luck space between my fingers are crossed for you. Hope to get in a catch up about everyone's happenings very soon. 🍀"

      Kate Beecroft
      02/08/2016 at 11:13am

      "This is the best video!! Love the amazing work you're doing Larissa and Space Between. "

      This campaign was successful and got its funding on 01/09/2016 at 7:00 PM.