Lisbon, Portugal
Herizo is available for work
Herizo Robin is a Madagascan social entrepreneur, designer and changemaker. After having lived several years in Paris and Montreal Canada he is now relocated and based in Lisbon Portugal. He founded ZOUZOUDAGO in 2017, an unconventional upcycling brand. « It's all about our ability to slow down through upcycling. » - Herizo. « In Madagascar we didn't wait for the concept of upcycling to apply it. We have always done with the means of the edge, it's called resourcefulness. It's part of our DNA. » - Herizo. Using holistic approach, the brand exemplify the intersection between Fashion, Nature and Biodiversity, and most importantly, shift the narrative of what a responsible brand is in a personal and unique way. Beside he's projects for positive impact, he founded DAGO a group of volunteers, a collective of artists, designers and researchers who aim to help Madagascar's Nature and Biodiversity Conservation through intersectional practices and resilience by creativity. « Imagination should be used, not to escape reality but to create it. » - Colin Wilson. « It also involves going back to our essential needs, to define what are the right needs of each one, and therefore what are the essential things to meet our real needs… » - Herizo. « Change will only happen if we all collaborate while keeping Nature in mind. » - Herizo. Systems change is not easy, but ZOUZOUDAGO has proven that it can be creative, fun and joyful!
Open to relocation
Open to Full time or Part time work
Founder
DAGO Revolution
Jun 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 de...
Country Coordinator
Fashion Revolution
Mar 2019 - Present
Country Coordinator at Fashion Revolution Madagascar
• Establishment of a network of brands, NGOs and other organizations that support the change
• Management of social media and content creation
•...
Founder and Creative Director
ZOUZOUDAGO
Jun 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 ...
Co-Owner
ROBIN ZOE MADAGASCAR
May 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 AR...
Sustainable Fashion
(Advanced)
Sustainability Consulting
(Advanced)
Design Thinking
(Intermediate)
Sustainable Design
(Advanced)
Design Strategy
(Advanced)
Leadership
(Intermediate)
Entrepreneurship
(Advanced)
Qualitative Research
(Advanced)
English
Work Proficiency
French
Fluent
Portuguese
Basic
Collège LaSalle, Montréal
AEC
Fashion Design
2010 to 2013
LYCÉE FRANÇAIS DE TANANARIVE
BAC
Social Economics
2002 to 2005
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