Herizo Robin – Eyes on Talents

Core Team Contributor

Makesense Lisbon Hotspot 2021 - Present

Lisbon, Portugal

• I am responsible for the creation of the “Hold-up” Makesense creative design thinking workshop project, from the framework to it’s implementation

Makesense was born in 2010 from a community of citizens who wanted to commit to a sustainable and inclusive society. Gradually, the movement grew, affe

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cting entrepreneurs and organizations. Because we all have a role to play in the transition

Founder

DAGO 2020 - Present

• DAGO is a community weaving initiative of ZOUZOUDAGO and Fashion Revolution Madagascar

We explore the theme of [regeneration] in fashion

We are a systemic and collaborative platform! We push the definition and narratives!

We are inspired by the practices, wisdoms and heritage of Madagascar

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co-create, learn, grow and work together in an interconnected community network of designers based all around the world for research and innovation

DAGO use a truly holistic approach. « Acting locally for a shared global goals! »

Our scope goes not only beyond circular products and soils regeneration… but further to practices that encompass to economy and community-wise for an overall participation and regenerative future!

This involves questioning innovations and technologies, knowing that they are never neutral…

SAVE OUR SOILS!

https://www.instagram.com/dago_rev/

Country Coordinator

Fashion Revolution 2019 - Present

Country Coordinator at Fashion Revolution

• Establishment of a network of brands, NGOs and other organizations that support the change

• Management of social media and content creation

• Finding sponsors to support projects

https://www.instagram.com/fash_rev_madagascar/

Founder and Creative Director

ZOUZOUDAGO 2017 - Present

• ZOUZOUDAGO is a SELF EXPRESSION and Unconventional upcycling fashion brand. We are imagining a new alternative WORLD!

Our collaborative platform encompass ingenious ideas that initiate and provoke CHANGE!

We communicate the idea of slowing down, but above all of changing the narrative of fashion

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through exploration, deepening and analyzing the intersection between Fashion, Nature and Biodiversity

Change will only happen if we ALL collaborate while keeping NATURE in mind

Systems change is not easy, but ZOUZOUDAGO has proven that it can be CREATIVE, FUN and JOYFUL!

https://www.instagram.com/zouzoudago/

Co-Owner

ROBIN ZOE MADAGASCAR 2013 - Present

ROBIN ZOE MADAGASCAR company provides the best sourcing for ethical and organic fashion to worldwide labels and distributors.

We are Member of AGOA (Africa Growth Opportunities Act) resource center ARC/M and beneficiary of USAID East Africa Trade Investment Hub. Winner of the PROJECT UPSCAL of Orig

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in Africa 2016.

Published in ECO FASHION TALK, WWD, SOURCING JOURNAL...

We have partnered with clothing production, raffia companies, cooperatives and economic empowerment of remote villages in Madagascar rigorously chosen and selected on the basis of the most ethical values.

• In charge of sustainable artisanal handicrafts for Export

• Responsible for the design presentation to potential clients during Trade Shows ~ New York NOW ~ SOURCING at MAGIC Las Vegas

AEC

College LaSalle Montreal 2010 - 2013

Montreal , Canada

Fashion Design

High school degree

lycée francais de Tananarive 2002 - 2005

Madagascar

Social Economics