ABOUT ME
Patrick Duffy
Positive Impact and Sustainability Director, Patrick Duffy, is the GFX + SwapChain founder. As an expert in developing networks and activating ideas, Patrick guides creative teams for GFX + SwapCahin in 50+ countries where GFX has taken place at institutions like V&A in London, Federation Square Melbourne, Madison Square Garden in NYC and more. Patrick experience producing events and creating marketing campaigns for some of the world’s most recognized brands across the art and fashion space include HM, Moët Hennessy, Microsoft and spans 15 years, hundreds of events in 5 continents.
Patrick is also a Co-Founder and Chief Catalyst Officer for the Circular Fashion Summit, where he works with industry titans to create positive action working alongside the UN to implement the SDGs. In addition to his work with Patrick managed global partnerships for Common Objective (CO), an intelligent business network for the fashion industry, has launched “Mr Duffy” a 100% circular and sustainably focused clothing collection with partner Fashion 4 Freedom in Vietnam and is a partner at Design Pavilion, NYC’s Largest public interfacing event with over 7 million visitors in partnership with Times Square and NYEDC during NYCx Design week each May.
Patrick’s public speaking engages and excites businesses and consumers about about creating a industry shift and positive impact which has brought him to the United Nations, many intentional fashion weeks and sustainability conferences around the world. Further Patrick hosts a regular segment for the Nasdaq financial network about design, economic empowerment and a sustainable future in partnership with Design Pavilion.
Let’s work together!
At Home With an Icon: Sustainability & Style with Carry Somers
Nestled amidst the verdant beauty of Rudyard Lake, sits a home that reflects not just a life, but a symphony of travels, artistry, and conscious living. This is the haven of Carry Somers, renowned author,…
Talentiish Launches in NYC with Top Tik-Tok talent & iconic artists
New York City’s entertainment scene just got a whole lot more vibrant! Talentiish, a cutting-edge agency championing underrepresented talent in the artist and management space. Officially launched with a dazzling soirée at Tribeca’s Roxy Hotel. Kevin Aviance The…
Fabulous & Conscious: Hosting a Dinner Party with Eco-Chic in Mind
Let’s be honest, dinner parties are magical. The clinking of glasses, the laughter ringing through the air, the aroma of delicious food – it’s a recipe for connection and joy. But in this age of…
A Cape Town Adventure: Where Flavors Dance with Sustainability at Fyn
Stepping through the threshold of Fyn Restaurant in Cape Town is like stepping into a portal of culinary imagination. The cavernous space pulsates with an industrial-chic vibe, softened by organic touches like wooden discs suspended from the…
Louboutin’s Luxe Landing: Step into Hotel Vermelho Melides
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 and emerges as…
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 Damaging Threads
By Patrick Duffy Beneath the dazzling façade of couture gowns and avant-garde silhouettes, a dark underbelly festers within the world of fashion. Like a glittering moth drawn to a toxic flame, we, the insatiable consumers,…
Back To Love With Artist Love Bailey
Love Bailey is a transgender artist and activist whose work is both awe inspiring and provocative. Her films, music, and photographs explore themes of gender identity, body image, and sexuality. Bailey is also a vocal…
Queerness Where Everyone Gets A Seat At The Table.
To celebrate inclusivity, diversity, and visibility for this project that strives to destroy anti LGBTQIA+ language, legal precedents, and societal stigma, Barry Brandon, better known online as @thequeerindigo, brought together 13 people from different parts…