To celebrate International Women's Day, AirRobe has reached out to a
selection of inspiring women and change-makers across Fashion.
The theme for International Women's Day this year is 'Accelerate Action'.
Collectively, we can Accelerate Action for gender equality. Step forward in
solidarity for International Women's Day (IWD) 2025 on March 8 to help
#AccelerateAction. At the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158,
which is roughly five generations from now, to reach full gender parity,
according to data from the World Economic Forum. Focusing on the need to
Accelerate Action emphasizes the importance of taking swift and decisive
steps to achieve gender equality. It calls for increased momentum and
urgency in addressing the systemic barriers and biases that women face,
both in personal and professional spheres. So, together, let's Accelerate
Action to speed up the rate of progress worldwide.
Sylvè Colless draws inspiration from nature, fine art and film to create work that reflects her curiosity for and appreciation of her varied subjects. She has been featured in publications such as Vogue, Russh, i-D Magazine, and commitment to immersive experiences has recently led her to spend time imbedded with the indigenous Shanenawá tribe in the Brazilian Amazon.
Gender equality to me represents the acknowledgment & respect of the gifts of both masculine & Feminine. .
Men & women must come together to work in true collaboration to create the changes needed to move through the global crisis we are facing.
Harmonizing with each other & with nature is vital to our survival as a species.
I believe more voices of women in leadership roles are vital.
Yes I feel both have improved greatly. I advocate for better standards in the industry as a whole particularly with regard to equal pay & opportunities. We still have a way to go!
The media is so powerful for influencing attitudes, thoughts & culture. Image making is such a powerful tool. Szarkowski said – the act of taking a picture is like the act of pointing.
This is a great opportunity for new awareness and from this more supportive & sustainable systems to evolve.
We live in a time of immense overwhelm of imagery, yet images are important references points amongst so much digital noise.
The more images there are in the world the more we need good photographers, curators & editors.
behind the lens, the male perspective is a beautiful thing but the female lens is so vital in continuing to expand the societal narrative around women, with love & respect for the sacred feminine vessel & unique strengths & intelligence women carry.
We still need more female image makers & directors who can bring unique perspectives & sensibility.
Take time to nurture your own distinct viewpoint. Don’t let technicality get in the way of image making. A paint brush, a camera is the expression of your consciousness into form. Technicality should be in this support of this.
My studies with indigenous medicines took me to the forest. After 8 years of sitting with ayahuasca I had the opportunity to work with indigenous, inside of their tradition and tribal system. It has been an enormous blessing in my life & huge learning on many levels.
It is devastating to witness the challenges that these people face just to survive. Life inside the forest is not easy. The brutal murders over their land. The destruction of logging, mining, cattle farming and agriculture.
The effects of climate change are very real. The shrinking river system and rapidly dwindling food supply are huge threats to the survival of these people.
These indigenous traditions hold unbroken lineages for thousands years with extensive understanding of consciousness, methods of healing, and fostering harmony with each other and nature. There is much vital learning for our western world for the survival of our species and the healing of the globe.
What I could see inside the Shanenawá traditions is that there is a good balance between man and woman. Tribalism is the oldest social organization system of humanity, based on the idea of family and group, where everyone supports the Tribe and the Tribe supports everyone. What I see in the Village where I’m studying, is a circular decision system, where everyone has a voice. The circular system is naturally more balanced and inclusive. What we see is that there are many women Pajés (Sharman), many others studying and growing inside the Ancient traditions, and also a few women in a role of leaders.
It seems the women have played an important role in preserving the culture and this is recognised and respected for the Tribe. The strength of the feminine is definitely growing and the women are getting more space and opportunity. The younger generations are very conscious about this.
My partner & I have been spending time in Colombia studying with the Kougi who have very deep teaching and practices where communication and true listening is practiced. All the man knows the woman knows, this is part of the philosophy of the people, who consider that we need women and men working together to create and preserve Life. I am inspired to deepen my studies and I believe those Ancient cultures have a lot to teach inside the actual context of humanity.
Honor and value the unique qualities that each gender embodies. The individual inner work is the foundational key to transformation in the manifestation of reality.
