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'''armedangels''' is a [[fashion label]] based in [[Cologne]], [[Germany]]. Founded in 2007, the company designs a variety of apparel products made from textiles such as [[organic cotton]]<ref>{{cite web | title=Öko-Schick aus der Jugendstilvilla |url=http://www.faz.net/s/RubF43C315CBC87496AB9894372D014B9BD/Doc~EFC33583628AB42CBAF8C5D2F77DD4407~ATpl~Ecommon~Scontent.html | accessdate=March 3, 2010| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20100206150557/http://www.faz.net/s/RubF43C315CBC87496AB9894372D014B9BD/Doc~EFC33583628AB42CBAF8C5D2F77DD4407~ATpl~Ecommon~Scontent.html| archivedate= 6 February 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> and sells them via their online shop as well as in boutiques and major retails stores in six countries. The label creates and produces [[sustainable fashion]] that is both ethical and fashionable, while attempting to appeal to the [[LOHAS]] demographic. The company is attempting to change the perception of eco-friendly clothing being "[[hippy]] like" and not fashionable<ref>{{cite web | title=Die Sandale ist weg |url=http://www.sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/73/421834/text/| accessdate=March 3, 2010| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20100204211008/http://www.sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/73/421834/text/| archivedate= 4 February 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> to it being perceived as 'hip', 'chic' streetwear.<ref>{{cite web | title=The Fashion Revolution |url=http://www.atlantic-times.com/archive_detail.php?recordID=1383| accessdate=March 15, 2010}}</ref> Furthermore, the company aims to make a social statement about [[fashion]] and works exclusively with socially responsible companies that are certified as being [[fair trade]].<ref>{{cite web |title=German entrepreneurs successful with socially conscious firm |url=http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,2914344,00.html | accessdate=March 3, 2010}}</ref> Because armedangels believes in being socially minded, they invite community members to share their opinions on improving the production process, to give feedback on new designs, and in some cases, even create and submit their own, new [[t-shirt]] designs. The main goal of their community is to raise awareness about the [[fashion industry]] and—what in their minds are—the injustices that arise as a result.<ref>{{cite web |title=Meet ethical fashion designer Anton Jurina of armedangels |url=http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/change-makers-anton-jurina.html |editor=planetgreen.discovery.com | accessdate=March 3, 2010}}</ref> The German press has referred to armedangels as being "eco warriors in the process of saving the world", who contribute alongside like-minded people including celebrities such as [[Natalie Portman]], [[Leonardo DiCaprio]] and [[Al Gore]].<ref>Dietl, K (March, 2008) "Das Web rettet die Welt (How the Web is saving the world)", ''Tomorrow'', p. 19-21</ref>
'''armedangels''' is a [[fashion label]] based in [[Cologne]], [[Germany]]. Founded in 2007, the company designs a variety of apparel products made from textiles such as [[organic cotton]]<ref>{{cite web | title=Öko-Schick aus der Jugendstilvilla |url=http://www.faz.net/s/RubF43C315CBC87496AB9894372D014B9BD/Doc~EFC33583628AB42CBAF8C5D2F77DD4407~ATpl~Ecommon~Scontent.html | accessdate=March 3, 2010| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20100206150557/http://www.faz.net/s/RubF43C315CBC87496AB9894372D014B9BD/Doc~EFC33583628AB42CBAF8C5D2F77DD4407~ATpl~Ecommon~Scontent.html| archivedate= 6 February 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> and sells them via their online shop as well as in boutiques and major retails stores in six countries. The label creates and produces [[sustainable fashion]] that is both ethical and fashionable, while attempting to appeal to the [[LOHAS]] demographic. The company is attempting to change the perception of eco-friendly clothing being "[[hippy]] like" and not fashionable<ref>{{cite web | title=Die Sandale ist weg |url=http://www.sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/73/421834/text/| accessdate=March 3, 2010| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20100204211008/http://www.sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/73/421834/text/| archivedate= 4 February 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> to it being perceived as 'hip', 'chic' streetwear.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Fashion Revolution |url=http://www.atlantic-times.com/archive_detail.php?recordID=1383 |accessdate=March 15, 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716023356/http://www.atlantic-times.com/archive_detail.php?recordID=1383 |archivedate=July 16, 2011 |df= }}</ref> Furthermore, the company aims to make a social statement about [[fashion]] and works exclusively with socially responsible companies that are certified as being [[fair trade]].<ref>{{cite web |title=German entrepreneurs successful with socially conscious firm |url=http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,2914344,00.html | accessdate=March 3, 2010}}</ref> Because armedangels believes in being socially minded, they invite community members to share their opinions on improving the production process, to give feedback on new designs, and in some cases, even create and submit their own, new [[t-shirt]] designs. The main goal of their community is to raise awareness about the [[fashion industry]] and—what in their minds are—the injustices that arise as a result.<ref>{{cite web |title=Meet ethical fashion designer Anton Jurina of armedangels |url=http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/change-makers-anton-jurina.html |editor=planetgreen.discovery.com | accessdate=March 3, 2010}}</ref> The German press has referred to armedangels as being "eco warriors in the process of saving the world", who contribute alongside like-minded people including celebrities such as [[Natalie Portman]], [[Leonardo DiCaprio]] and [[Al Gore]].<ref>Dietl, K (March, 2008) "Das Web rettet die Welt (How the Web is saving the world)", ''Tomorrow'', p. 19-21</ref>


==History==
==History==
The company was founded in January 2007 as '''The Social Fashion Company GmbH''' by two friends, Anton Jurina and Martin Höfeler.<ref>{{cite web |title=University of Cologne |url=http://www.reinartz.uni-koeln.de/08/index.asp#Jurina |date=March 28, 2010}}</ref> In 2009, the founders won the first ever Wirtschaftswoche Entrepreneur Competition ([[German language]]: Gründerwettbewerb der Wirtschaftswoche) for their business model.<ref>{{cite web |title=armedangels: Der Knoten ist geplatzt |url=http://www.wiwo.de/karriere/armedangels-der-knoten-ist-geplatzt-393721/ | accessdate=March 3, 2010| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20100330025424/http://www.wiwo.de/karriere/armedangels-der-knoten-ist-geplatzt-393721/| archivedate= 30 March 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>
The company was founded in January 2007 as '''The Social Fashion Company GmbH''' by two friends, Anton Jurina and Martin Höfeler.<ref>{{cite web|title=University of Cologne |url=http://www.reinartz.uni-koeln.de/08/index.asp#Jurina |date=March 28, 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100402095834/http://www.reinartz.uni-koeln.de:80/08/index.asp |archivedate=2010-04-02 |df= }}</ref> In 2009, the founders won the first ever Wirtschaftswoche Entrepreneur Competition ([[German language]]: Gründerwettbewerb der Wirtschaftswoche) for their business model.<ref>{{cite web |title=armedangels: Der Knoten ist geplatzt |url=http://www.wiwo.de/karriere/armedangels-der-knoten-ist-geplatzt-393721/ | accessdate=March 3, 2010| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20100330025424/http://www.wiwo.de/karriere/armedangels-der-knoten-ist-geplatzt-393721/| archivedate= 30 March 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>


==Philosophy==
==Philosophy==
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For this reason, they use organic cotton in their clothing, attempt to avoid large shipping distances (to reduce CO<sub>2</sub> emissions), try to pay more than [[minimum wage]] to their farmers in [[India]], and donate a euro of their profits from every article of clothing sold.<ref>{{cite web | title=Öko-Guerilla kämpft für die T-Shirt-Revolution| url=http://www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/0,1518,558064,00.html | accessdate=March 15, 2010| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20100328030752/http://www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/0,1518,558064,00.html| archivedate= 28 March 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> armedangels has shown an interest in giving back to the community and therefore, closely collaborates with three [[charity organization]]s: [[Pratham]], Trinkwasserwald, and Viva con Agua.<ref>{{cite web | title=Armedangels| url=http://www.charliemary.com/index.php/Armedangels/ | accessdate=March 11, 2010}}</ref>
For this reason, they use organic cotton in their clothing, attempt to avoid large shipping distances (to reduce CO<sub>2</sub> emissions), try to pay more than [[minimum wage]] to their farmers in [[India]], and donate a euro of their profits from every article of clothing sold.<ref>{{cite web | title=Öko-Guerilla kämpft für die T-Shirt-Revolution| url=http://www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/0,1518,558064,00.html | accessdate=March 15, 2010| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20100328030752/http://www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/0,1518,558064,00.html| archivedate= 28 March 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> armedangels has shown an interest in giving back to the community and therefore, closely collaborates with three [[charity organization]]s: [[Pratham]], Trinkwasserwald, and Viva con Agua.<ref>{{cite web|title=Armedangels |url=http://www.charliemary.com/index.php/Armedangels/ |accessdate=March 11, 2010 }}{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


==Collaborations==
==Collaborations==

Revision as of 04:54, 18 October 2016

The Social Fashion Company GmbH
File:Logo-armedangels-weiss-print.svg
Type of businessLimited liability company
FoundedJanuary 2007
Headquarters
Cologne
,
Germany
Key peopleAnton Jurina, Martin Hoefeler
URLwww.armedangels.de

armedangels is a fashion label based in Cologne, Germany. Founded in 2007, the company designs a variety of apparel products made from textiles such as organic cotton[1] and sells them via their online shop as well as in boutiques and major retails stores in six countries. The label creates and produces sustainable fashion that is both ethical and fashionable, while attempting to appeal to the LOHAS demographic. The company is attempting to change the perception of eco-friendly clothing being "hippy like" and not fashionable[2] to it being perceived as 'hip', 'chic' streetwear.[3] Furthermore, the company aims to make a social statement about fashion and works exclusively with socially responsible companies that are certified as being fair trade.[4] Because armedangels believes in being socially minded, they invite community members to share their opinions on improving the production process, to give feedback on new designs, and in some cases, even create and submit their own, new t-shirt designs. The main goal of their community is to raise awareness about the fashion industry and—what in their minds are—the injustices that arise as a result.[5] The German press has referred to armedangels as being "eco warriors in the process of saving the world", who contribute alongside like-minded people including celebrities such as Natalie Portman, Leonardo DiCaprio and Al Gore.[6]

History

The company was founded in January 2007 as The Social Fashion Company GmbH by two friends, Anton Jurina and Martin Höfeler.[7] In 2009, the founders won the first ever Wirtschaftswoche Entrepreneur Competition (German language: Gründerwettbewerb der Wirtschaftswoche) for their business model.[8]

Philosophy

armedangels' philosophy is built on three main pillars:

  1. being good to the environment,
  2. supporting fair trade,
  3. donating to charity[9]

For this reason, they use organic cotton in their clothing, attempt to avoid large shipping distances (to reduce CO2 emissions), try to pay more than minimum wage to their farmers in India, and donate a euro of their profits from every article of clothing sold.[10] armedangels has shown an interest in giving back to the community and therefore, closely collaborates with three charity organizations: Pratham, Trinkwasserwald, and Viva con Agua.[11]

Collaborations

armedangels partners with several other ethical and sustainable fashion labels such as: Kuyichi, Terra Plana, Stewart & Brown, and KnowledgeCotton Apparel. At the end of 2009, the label began collaborations with German actress Cosma Shiva Hagen[12] and German TV star and VIVA veejay Collien Fernandes.[13] In June 2010 the fashion label teamed up with German Topmodel Eva Padberg and her husband Niklas Worgt. They designed their own t-shirt "Two Hearts - One Rhythm" which is sold online.[14]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Öko-Schick aus der Jugendstilvilla". Archived from the original on 6 February 2010. Retrieved March 3, 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Die Sandale ist weg". Archived from the original on 4 February 2010. Retrieved March 3, 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "The Fashion Revolution". Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved March 15, 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ "German entrepreneurs successful with socially conscious firm". Retrieved March 3, 2010.
  5. ^ planetgreen.discovery.com (ed.). "Meet ethical fashion designer Anton Jurina of armedangels". Retrieved March 3, 2010.
  6. ^ Dietl, K (March, 2008) "Das Web rettet die Welt (How the Web is saving the world)", Tomorrow, p. 19-21
  7. ^ "University of Cologne". March 28, 2010. Archived from the original on 2010-04-02. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ "armedangels: Der Knoten ist geplatzt". Archived from the original on 30 March 2010. Retrieved March 3, 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ "Armed Angels". Retrieved March 11, 2010. [dead link]
  10. ^ "Öko-Guerilla kämpft für die T-Shirt-Revolution". Archived from the original on 28 March 2010. Retrieved March 15, 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ "Armedangels". Retrieved March 11, 2010.[permanent dead link]
  12. ^ "Cosma Shiva Hagen unterstützt armedangels mit eigens designtem Fairtrade T-Shirt". Archived from the original on 25 February 2010. Retrieved March 3, 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  13. ^ "Collein Fernandes designs for armedangels". Retrieved March 3, 2010.
  14. ^ "Mode mit Tiefgang - Zusammen mit ihrem Mann Niklas Worgt hat Topmodel Eva Padberg für das Fairtrade-Label "armedangels" designt". Archived from the original on 24 June 2010. Retrieved 24 June 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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