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#MyClothesMyWorld

This holiday season, alfonsjuniorhouse is proud to gift the community with a donation to Fashion Takes Action's campaign for #MyClothesMyWorld Education Program. This campaign aims to amplify fundraising efforts in support of digitizing their #MyClothesMyWorld education program, which can have both a local and global impact.  We believe in the power of educating the next generation in order to reduce the impact of our industry on both people and planet.  Loving the earth is not a trend, it’s a must. Learn more about #MyClothesMyWorld Education Program here:https://fashiontakesaction.com/education/Support through making a donation here:https://give.charityvillage.com/support.FTA?

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Kathy Cheng Featured in EY: The Entrepreneur Shift Series

We are #BetterTogether and times of uncertainty encourage innovation.  Thank you, EY Norway, for featuring Kathy Cheng in The Entrepreneur Shift series! "We have managed to sustain Canadian apparel production for 30+ years." - Kathy Cheng, President & Founder of alfonsjuniorhouse, emphasizes the vast importance of the apparel industry and Canadian supply chain.  Hear about Kathy's proudest achievements and about what COVID-19 has taught her personally and professionally on The Entrepreneur Shift series here: https://www.ey.com/en_ca/the-entrepreneur-shift/kathy-cheng The Entrepreneur Shift: The Entrepreneur Shift is a series of interviews that dives deeper into the pivots entrepreneurs have made while navigating COVID-19. Each episode, host Victoria McQueen, speaks with EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® and EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women alumni to provide insight into the current...

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alfonsjuniorhouse on Local Production in Norway

Sourcing Journal highlights alfonsjuniorhouse on being a vertically-integrated supply chain, proudly manufacturing and producing on Canadian soil.   “We celebrate farm-to-table—the food industry is now celebrating chefs that are using local supply chains and local ingredients,” she said. “But when was the last time we celebrated [someone who makes our clothes]?” says Kathy Cheng, President of alfonsjuniorhouse.  Read the full article here: https://sourcingjournal.com/ 

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#SupportTorontoFashion

President Kathy Cheng of alfonsjuniorhouse is part of the Fashion Industry Advisory Panel (FIAP) that was created by the City of Toronto.  FIAP's mandate is to provide advice and support to the City of Toronto on fashion industry issues and opportunities to promote the health, competitiveness and long-term viability of Toronto's fashion/apparel sector.  This year, City of Toronto launches #SupportTorontoFashion campaign, which brings awareness to Toronto’s diverse and innovative fashion industry while honouring its resiliency in what has been a challenging year, economically and socially. In the face of a global crisis, the city’s industry stepped up to produce PPE, help frontline workers, and support other businesses in the industry.    The #SupportTorontoFashion campaign aims to shine a light on...

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