ABOUT ME

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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!

Honoring Craft: Susie Novak’s Collaboration with Mexico’s Next Generation of Designers

Dunes Design founder Jim Warnock, Designer Salvador Compañ and collaborating with Susie Novak

Cultural Capital: How U.S. and Mexican Designers Are Building Bridges and Redefining Luxury

American designers travel south to collaborate with Mexico’s top artisans and creatives—immersing themselves in the rich heritage of Mexican design and discovering the true meaning of craftsmanship and its renewed significance today. MEXICO CITY —…

Train in Peru

From the Andes to Eternity: Journey Through the Heart of Peru

Sometimes, a journey to Peru isn’t just about where you go but how it changes you. My recent trip to Cusco felt like stepping into a vivid dream—one filled with ancient history, vibrant culture, and…

The Key Collection, Uselding Fridays, © French Cowboy

Joshua McGarvey’s Limited-Edition Handbag

What does it take to turn fifty feet of green screen fabric into a symbol of creativity and sustainability? For Joshua McGarvey, it’s about seeing potential in the overlooked. His latest collection, The Key, reimagines…

Salvador Compañ by Gabriel Magdaleno

Salvador Compañ: Bridging Mexico’s Heritage and Future Through Craft & Design

In a bustling corner of Mexico City, where the scent of fresh sawdust mingles with the earthy aroma of woven fibers, Salvador Compañ is at work. But if you step into his studio expecting a…

Photography © ModaLisboa | Photo: Ugo Camera | Portuguese Soul

ModaLisboa: Where Heritage and Innovation Embrace

In October, Lisbon unfolded the 63rd edition of its iconic ModaLisboa fashion week, titled Singular. Proving once again that the city is not only a backdrop but a vibrant participant in the fashion narrative. The event…

Hermès petit h: Reimagined Materials | Conscious Craftsmanship

This fall, petit h at Hermès’ Madison Avenue flagship has transformed the store into a whimsical wonderland. This vibrant showcase celebrates upcycling, craftsmanship, and community, allowing visitors to explore the art of transformation and creativity…

Sustainability Takes the Spotlight at NYFW 2024

In the illustrious world of style, New York Fashion Week (NYFW) has long been synonymous with glamour, creativity, and innovation. Yet in recent years, the event has become more than just a stage for the…

A Resilient Return: Ukrainian Fashion Week Reclaims Kyiv’s Runways

Amid the echoes of air raid sirens and the shadow of an ongoing war, Ukrainian Fashion Week (UFW) has returned to Kyiv. Marking its first event since the Russian full-scale invasion. From September 1st to 4th, the…