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The Industry's Samata Angel - working the red carpet

The Industry London
12 December 2011

Industry member Samata Angel is the global campaign director of Red Carpet Green Dress. We catch up in an exclusive interview on what it's like working in fashion, in Los Angeles and with one of the world's most famous power couples.

How did you become the global campaign director for Red Carpet Green Dress?

I actually won the contest at the beginning of this year. I entered a sketch (I am also a fashion designer) and was called a few days later by Suzy Amis Cameron to be told I had won. I flew over to Los Angeles to spend time with the Camerons and got on with Suzy so well. We talked about my experience in the fashion industry and she found out about my work experience to date and felt that I could bring something really refreshing and relevant to the contest and offered me the role. She also said that Jim [James Cameron] had the same idea after meeting me which was amazing.

What does the initiative mean for emerging and ethically-focused designers?

The contest is open to everyone and anyone (over the age of 18) and presents the same opportunity for both ethically-focused designers and for emerging designers.  The challenge is to create an Oscar-worthy dress made entirely of sustainable material.  The winner, chosen among hundreds of international participants, will get his or her “green” design worn on the red carpet at the 84th Academy Awards celebration. For any designer, this is such a great opportunity to be seen, to demonstrate their skill and to be part of an exciting contest that also has a positive story (the contest raises funds for Suzy Cameron's non-profit schools).

How can members of The Industry get involved?

Visit www.redcarpetgreendress.com and enter! And let friends know that there is an opportunity for designers to get their designs on the Oscars red carpet. I love the fact that you don't have to be a very experienced seamstress or an established designer to enter. Anyone can go for it.

Read Samata's interview with Suzy Cameron on VOGUE.COM.

Contact Samata for more details via The Industry Directory

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