VOICED : Madagascar designers innovate recycle and hustle for fashion

The video explores the fashion scene in Madagascar, focusing on LSA, a label using raffia, and the challenges faced by its manager, Manuela Rockauto. It highlights the skill gap in artisans and the need for precise specifications. Sasha Bum Bum, an untrained stylist, dresses popular performers, emphasizing the lack of formal fashion education. Anna's label, Vice Local, showcases resourcefulness by recycling materials. The video underscores the need for a fashion school and the ambition of young designers to make a mark globally.

What is the primary material used by the Madagascan fashion label LSA?

• Silk

• Raffia

• Cotton

• Wool

What is a significant challenge faced by LSA in terms of production?

• Skill deficiency among artisans

• High production costs

• Limited market access

• Lack of raw materials

What is Sasha Bum Bum's main area of expertise?

• Casual wear

• Formal wear

• Dramatic show stoppers for stage and screen

• Sportswear

What is a major educational gap identified in the Madagascan fashion industry?

• No courses on fashion marketing

• Insufficient sewing classes

• Absence of a real fashion school for pattern creation

• Lack of schools for tailors

What is a key strategy used by Vice Local to create its products?

• Recycling second-hand materials

• Using only new materials

• Focusing on digital designs

• Importing materials from abroad