Global Fashion Agenda

Be part of the action at #GlobalFashionSummit: Copenhagen Edition 2025 – which will explore this year’s theme Barriers and Bridges! Under the patronage of Her Majesty the Queen of Denmark, the Summit will return to the Copenhagen Concert Hall from 3-5 June 2025, bringing together global leaders to explore how challenges can drive more sustainable innovation in fashion. The Barriers and Bridges theme will tackle the dualities of this pivotal moment in fashion, exploring how today’s challenges—from climate action and regulatory shifts to balancing short-term needs with long-term goals—can be transformed into opportunities for sustainable progress. The Summit will examine how barriers can become bridges for innovation and resilience, fostering collaboration and driving meaningful change across the industry. Register before 19 December 2024 to gain limited early bird promotion or register as a group of 5 or more to unlock bundle ticket promotion — registration via the link: https://lnkd.in/dR2N4b5P #GlobalFashionAgenda #Copenhagen #BarriersAndBridges

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Upstream Circularity Podcast, a new three-part series produced by Global Fashion Agenda. In Episode 0, an extended introduction, Federica Marchionni, CEO of GFA, speaks with Faith Robinson, Head of Content at GFA, to set the stage for the series. Marchionni breaks down the current state of circularity, key challenges preventing large-scale implementation, and the solutions already driving change in the industry. Across the three main episodes, the Upstream Circularity Podcast uncovers practical insights for transforming waste into new resources through conversations with industry experts working at the beginning, or upstream, of the fashion value chain. Rooted in the findings of The Upstream Circularity Playbook, the series explores real-world case studies, technical innovations, and systemic shifts needed to scale textile-to-textile recycling. The podcast launches today in recognition of Zero Waste Day, with Episode 0 and Episode 1 available now, and new episodes of this limited three-part series released weekly. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/d58-VZmx

Listen to Episode 1 of the Upstream Circularity Podcast, where we dive into the first crucial steps of circularity: textile waste segregation and traceability, asking the key question 'how can fashion move beyond waste and unlock new value in discarded materials?' Host Faith Robinson, Head of Content at Global Fashion Agenda, is joined by Marina Chahboune, Founder of Closed Loop Fashion, and Nin Castle, Co-founder of Reverse Resources, to explore how post-industrial textile waste can be tracked, sorted, and reintegrated into new production cycles. They uncover the challenges of waste management, the potential of digital traceability, and the vital role of waste handlers in building circular supply chains. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/d58-VZmx

On 26 March, Global Fashion Agenda— in collaboration with EURATEX - European Apparel and Textile Confederation, Suomen Tekstiili & Muoti ry, Danish Fashion & Textile, and TEKO, Sveriges Textil- och Modeföretag  — hosted the Policy Breakfast: Re-shaping the Fashion Industry at the European Parliament. This event brought  together policymakers and industry leaders for a focused conversation on how policy can enable a just and fair transition in the fashion sector. The panel notably featured: - Sirpa Pietikäinen, Member of the European Parliament  - Rasmus Nordqvist, Member of the European Parliament  - Lars Fogh Mortensen, Expert on Circular Economy and Textiles, European Environment Agency - Dirk Vantyghem, Director General, EURATEX - European Apparel and Textile Confederation - Federica Marchionni, CEO, Global Fashion Agenda - Paulo Cunha, Member of the European Parliament The discussion explored the evolving policy landscape, spotlighting key priorities such as circular business models, and the implementation of the EU Textile Strategy. The morning underscored the importance of ongoing dialogue to build a more responsible and resilient fashion ecosystem. “Let me insist on the need for more constructive dialogues between the industry and policy makers and speed action,” expressed Federica Marchionni, CEO, GFA. “I therefore, would like to encourage you, Members of the European Parliament, to help us create an industry that can be both creative and responsible, as well as competitive and sustainable.” Read more about the key takeaways from the event here: https://bit.ly/42iQazw #GlobalFashionAgenda #EUParliament #SustainableFashion #EUTextilePolicies

Leading Multi-stakeholder organisations have announced a joint effort is underway to implement the #G7ACT (G7 Agenda on Circular Textiles & Fashion). UNECE: Working Party on Regulatory Cooperation and Standardization Policies (WP.6); WRAP; Ellen MacArthur Foundation; Global Fashion Agenda; ACT (American Circular Textiles) and Fashion Takes Action are taking forward the six actions identified as necessary to advance transformative change within the textile and fashion industry. #G7ACT #circulareconomy #circulartextiles #circularfashion #sustainablefashion

GFA is proud to be an International Sponsor of the Cambodia Global Textile Summit 2025 and will be contributing to the session: 'Driving Textile Circularity through Global Collaboration and Local Action.' 📌 Tuesday, 1 April 2025 | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM ICT The Cambodia Global Textile Summit unites industry leaders to explore Cambodia’s evolving role in global supply chains. This year’s focus includes sector policies, sustainability goals, and multi-stakeholder collaboration to ensure responsible production and competitiveness. In this session, Camilla Morandi, Impact Programme Manager, Global Fashion Agenda, will discuss why industry collaboration in circularity is key and introduce the Circular Fashion Partnership Cambodia. The Cambodia Global Textile Summit is organised by the Textile, Apparel, Footwear & Travel Goods Association in Cambodia (TAFTAC), Better Factories Cambodia (BFC), the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and co-organized by EuroCham Cambodia and Skill Development Fund. Secure your ticket today and join the event: https://lnkd.in/dU3BzUwT

Revisit a key conversation from last year’s Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition. In this fireside chat, Adeju Thompson, Founder and Creative Director of Lagos Space Programme, joins Omoyemi Akerele, Founder & CEO of Lagos Fashion Week and Style House Files, to discuss the role of craftsmanship, culture, and community in building a more sustainable fashion industry. The discussion delves into the influence of heritage, storytelling, and skilled craft on luxury fashion, highlighting a people-centric approach that goes beyond industry norms. Secure your ticket to this year’s Summit—register now via the link: https://lnkd.in/dR2N4b5P

Christina Iskov, Impact Director at Global Fashion Agenda, will contribute to the Vogue Singapore x BMW Innovation Prize 2025 bootcamp, where she will share her insights on sustainability and innovation in fashion. The Vogue Singapore x BMW Innovation Prize 2025 offers a platform for ASEAN-based entrepreneurs pioneering sustainability, technology, and new business models in fashion and beauty. 📌 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dhupjUZ5 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dijGdE8C

The GFA Monitor 2024 Update builds on the Fashion CEO Agenda’s framework, gauging industry progress across five core priorities. The first priority in focus, Respectful & Secure Work Environments, is essential to upholding universal human rights across the fashion value chain. Safe conditions, fair wages, and worker well-being not only support communities but also strengthen industry resilience and productivity. While more brands and manufacturers are setting targets, stronger implementation and broader supplier engagement are needed to drive lasting change. Click the link to download the report: https://lnkd.in/grfq_MzZ

With the recent news of Jonathan Anderson stepping down as Creative Director of Loewe, we look back at the 'Luxury’s Sustainable Development' session from Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition 2023. Jonathan Anderson joined Antoine Arnault, Image & Environment at LVMH Group, and Federica Marchionni, CEO of Global Fashion Agenda, for a conversation on how luxury is working to redefine sustainability and the balance between creativity and responsibility in high-end fashion. Explore the speakers for our next Copenhagen Summit and secure your ticket: https://lnkd.in/dpJUHygv