ABOUT ME
Patrick Duffy
Patrick Duffy is the founder of Global Fashion Exchange, a company catalyzing positive impact through strategic consulting roadmaps focusing on supply chain transparency, worker rights, responsible production for B2B as well as consumer facing programming and community building focusing on aligning people or communities with the SDGs.
Experience developing networks and activating ideas, guiding creative teams globally, and working with institutions like the Victoria and Albert Museum and UNESCO, and iconic spaces such as Federation Square Melbourne, Madison Square Garden, Bryant Park in New York City, and The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Patrick has produced clothing swaps all over the world from, with GFX Active in over 100 countries. Each GFX event focuses on building community, education and transformational business models. Partnering with global brands, key stakeholders, and academia to help create awareness and positive impact through conscious consumption
Patrick harnesses the power of media to create positive social and environmental impact. Through storytelling, education, and advocacy, he raises awareness, inspires action, to catalyze change. By highlighting issues and solutions, Patrick creates strategic campaigns to engage audiences, influence attitudes and behaviors, and contribute to a more sustainable and just world. Additionally, Patrick is the Sustainability and Positive Impact Director of Paris based @IRKMagazine and Editor In Chief of @IRKLiving
Patrick has produced and co-curated events and marketing/PR campaigns for recognized brands across art, fashion, and tech spaces including @virginhotels @britishfashioncouncil @mspdid @moethennessy @microsoft @lagosfashionweekofficial @perutradenyc @fashionimpactfund @istitutomarangonidubai @peaceboatus @lisboafashionweek and more spanning 15 years and hundreds of events in 5 continents.
Let’s work together!
Talentiish Launches in NYC
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Hosting a Dinner Party with Eco-Chic in Mind
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A Cape Town Adventure: Where Flavors Dance with Sustainability at Fyn
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Hotel Vermelho Melides
Louboutin’s Luxe Landing Deep within the sun-drenched shores of Portugal, nestled amidst the serene Alentejo countryside, lies a haven unlike any other. Hotel Vermelho Melides, the brainchild of iconic shoe designer Christian Louboutin, transcends the realm of mere accommodation….
Threads of Liberation: XTANT Reclaims the Language of Textiles in Mallorca
In the sun-drenched tapestry of Palma de Mallorca this May 9th – 13th, 2024, a unique festival will reweave the threads of history and identity. XTANT, a vibrant gathering of textile enthusiasts, isn’t just a…
The Unsustainable Stitch: Unraveling Fashion’s Textile waste
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Love Bailey Back To Love With Artist
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Queerness Where Everyone Gets A Seat At The Table.
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Jerome Lamaar the Fashion Scientist
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