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!
NYCxDESIGN Festival
A Celebration of Design in the City That Never Sleeps New York City is a living testament to the power of design. A concrete jungle where iconic architecture by the likes of Santiago Calatrava (think:…
Gaetano Pesce: A Rebel With a Cause – A Legacy of Radical Design and Social Commentary
“Pesce was a provocateur, a rule-breaker, and an artist who challenged the status quo with his bold and playful creations. From the iconic Up armchair to his whimsical resin sculptures, Pesce’s work celebrated individuality and…
Rocio Segura
Turned Her Love for the Ocean into A Sustainable Jewelry Collection All Photos by Rocio Segura , Model: Rocio Segura Rocio Segura, the founder of VALSE NYC, isn’t your typical entrepreneur. Her journey to sustainable…
Ditch the Cubicle, Embrace the Globe: Why Workations Are the Hottest Travel Trend
Remember staring longingly at tropical beach pictures while stuck in your 9-to-5 grind? Well, those days are over! Thanks to the rise of remote work, a new travel trend is taking the world by storm:…
14 Visionary Female Architects
Shaping the Global Landscape For centuries, the image of the architect has been etched in stone. A lone genius, often male, shaping the skylines of our cities. But the reality is far more nuanced, and…
Interview with Patrick Church: Living & Breathing Art
For Patrick Church, the boundaries between self-expression and space blur. The acclaimed British-born, New York-based fashion designer isn’t just known for his bold and evocative collections; his home itself transcends the ordinary, transforming into a…
Mexico City Must-Sees
Where Local Shopping Becomes an Adventure Mexico City’s magic unfolds in its hidden treasures, waiting to be unearthed by curious travelers. Let’s leave the mass-produced souvenirs behind and embark on a conscious shopping adventure, exploring…
Milan Fashion Week Gets a Digital Makeover at the Digital Couture Summit
Step aside, traditional catwalks! Milan Fashion Week is embracing the future with the Digital Couture Summit. An electrifying event that throws open the doors to a world where sustainability, cutting-edge technology, and immersive experiences collide….
Living in Fantasy Land: Inside Love Bailey’s Surreal Savage Ranch
Imagine plunging into a technicolor world, where every corner overflows with audacious design and unbridled imagination. This is no Hollywood set, but The Savage Ranch, the brainchild of artist and visionary, Love Bailey. Bailey’s maximalist aesthetic, pulsating with vibrant energy, transports visitors to…