The aim of the festival is to harness the power of the UK’s design and business communities to create ways out of the climate crisis. Over 100 experts from the diverse disciplines of design, supply chains, energy, food waste, biodiversity and materials will play a part in the two-day event. Items express this concept by being built up from a huge amount of intricate organic layers that all organically interconnect, each layer is held up by the layers next to it, under it, or above it. They are like networks of movement," she commented. Van Herpen embraced the science and art of skydiving Established in 1837, Hermès is one of the oldest and most respected fashion houses in the world. The brand’s commitment to artisanal produce and craftspeople has remained unwavering throughout its history and into the 21st Century. With 52 specialized workshops located in 11 different regions in France, the company’s manufacturing process is a reflection of its dedication to quality and craftsmanship. Hermès initially catered to horse riders by making leather harnesses, but in 1925, the brand launched its menswear range aimed at golfers. Later, Hermès expanded its product lines to include jewelry, watches, and sandals. However, the designers most iconic products are their silk scarves and ties. Since its launch in 1937 and 1949, respectively, these products continue to be produced using the Hermès approach of investing, elevating, and nurturing the craft of the produce. Today, Hermès remains one of the most respected men’s designer brands due to its artisanal products of the highest quality.

The central shape in the collection is the circle, reflecting our blue marble home and also the cyclic motion of all processes in nature," she said. Moll has confirmed the Design Council will chair similar roundtables quarterly moving forward. “This is a global crisis, and we need to be prepared to share thoughts and actions,” she says. To help on the way to becoming a more interconnected network of design councils, Moll adds a global platform of resources and insight is being considered now. If there was ever proof of the benefit of taking off your slippers, putting on real shoes and meeting with people, that was it,” says Design Council CEO Minnie Moll, on the subject of last week’s Design for Planet festival. The 2022 hybrid festival will be streamed from Northumbria University on Tuesday 8 November and Wednesday 9 November, to coincide with COP27, providing a series of virtual events and live broadcasts. A full programme is now available here.There is always an interesting language to find within bringing together two very different worlds; haute couture and skydiving, they both embody the traditional symbolism of flying; to leave aside everything that holds you on the ground," she continued.

We have an incredible line-up of speakers to challenge and inspire businesses and designers alike. In collaboration with Innovate UK, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, and Northumbria University, we are bringing climate education to the top of the agenda.” Vetements is a luxury French fashion house known for its bold prints, interesting color combinations, and designs that are made to be noticed. Founded in 2014 by Demna Gvasalia and Guram Gvasalia, it has become easy to spot a Vetements product, which is the appeal of the luxury fashion brand. Designer pieces are costly but also built to last, so that you can expect superb quality. As well as playing their part in events on the festival programme, Northumbria University staff and students will be running a carefully curated schedule of activities in parallel with the festival, to ensure their own researchers and creative minds can help inform the conversation.Now is the time for action - the theme of this year's Design for Planet Festival. We urge businesses and the design community to participate in the Design for Planet Festival to share and gain new knowledge to improve our futures. News about our Dezeen Awards programme, including entry deadlines and announcements. Plus occasional updates. Dezeen Events Guide More specific topics, like reducing carbon emissions, increasing biodiversity and repairability, come up in the festival programme. Drew explains how important repairability is, as well as reducing use of “natural resources”, as waste is “one of the top three greenhouse gas emitters”. Redesigning mobility is another key focus in the programme as “17% of emissions come from land transport” in the UK. Stretching the skies even further, more inspiration came from the historic moment when the Apollo 8 astronauts witnessed the Earth rising above the Moon’s horizon for the very first time and the Earthrise image that was taken by astronaut Bill Anders," van Herpen explained. Professor Steven Kyffin, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Business and Enterprise, at Northumbria University, said: “We are absolutely delighted and honoured to be hosting the 2022 Design for Planet festival at Northumbria University.