Future-Proof Fashion

2025 is a major deadline for many of the industries pledges and commitments!

Yesterday, we experienced the "Disneyland" of sustainable innovation! The Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc is an absolute game-changer, supporting innovators every step of the way. From brainstorming in dynamic co-working spaces, to crafting and testing prototypes in cutting-edge labs, and scaling up in pilot sheds and industrial facilities – they’ve got it all! Powered by green energy and backed by venture capital, government, and business investments, this is where visionary ideas come to life. We’re inspired to dream big and create similar centers for our flagship project Future-Proof Fashion. A huge shoutout to Grant Walker for the incredible tour! #Futureproof Bill McRaith Greig Coull

Thoughtful Thursday

During FABRIC Incubator's Eco Fashion week in City of Tempe, VP Serena Remy joined the sustainable fashion conversation, sharing industry insights and collaborating with experts to build plans for a circular fashion ecosystem in the region. Greg Stanton Angela Johnson Corey Woods Future-Proof Fashion #sustainability #sustainablefashion

As part of FABRIC Incubator's upcoming Eco Fashion week, collaborate with global industry leaders to shape the sustainable, circular fashion ecosystem of tomorrow at the April 23-24 EcoParc 2030 Supply Chain Vision Summit in City of Tempe. Future-Proof Fashion #GreaterPHXtogether #sustainability #sustainablefashion

2 weeks to go, until the ECOPARC SUMMIT in TEMPE, AZ. Textiles and apparel serve as a fundamental necessity for individuals worldwide. Valued at a staggering $2 trillion, the apparel industry plays a pivotal role in global economies. However, it's imperative to acknowledge that this vast industry faces significant environmental and social challenges.  Today’s textile and apparel value chains are plagued by inefficiencies and fragmentation, resulting in, overproduction, high inventories, high markdown rates, and millions of tons of textiles wasted each year. This supply chain issue is one FABRIC, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, and many others would like to see it transformed as other industries have. Global manufacturers, brands, retailers, technology companies, NGO’s, investors, government, and academia will convene at FABRIC in Tempe Arizona on April 23rd and 24th at a circular supply chain summit to pilot the first EcoParc. Spearheaded by FABRIC, Future Proof Fashion, and global supply chain expert Bill McRaith, the objective of the summit is to rally key global industry supply chain visionaries and leaders and collectively embark on the first steps toward fabricating the 2030 Supply Chain Vision. By seamlessly connecting offshore, nearshore, and onshore capabilities, the EcoParc fosters dynamic demand-supply equilibrium on a global scale. Physical and technological infrastructure is fundamental to enabling the future-proofed vision of EcoParc, in addition, the leverage that comes from industry-scale collaboration de-risks, elevates, and accelerates this vital solution. “Despite all of the amazing work individuals are doing, the harsh reality is that the apparel industry is projected to grow over 250% in the next few decades, and we are falling further and further behind in our efforts to reduce the devastating impact of over purchasing up front and recycling garments at the end of life” says Bill McRaith, former CSO of PVH, SVP Sourcing at Walmart, and EVP of Victoria’s Secret, CSO Intimates at L Brands. “Only through a collective industry effort do we have any chance of addressing this at any meaningful scale” “No individual brand or company will solve the sustainability issues our industry faces,” says former CEO of Under Armour, Colin Browne, “We need to work together.” - official publication #sustainablefashion #sustainablesolutions #futureprooffashion FABRIC Incubator Sherri Barry Angela Johnson Bill McRaith Colin Browne Jennifer Guarino Sasha McFarlane Olga Penkovska https://lnkd.in/etwzcuQ8

We are coming to ARIZONA! We cant wait to see everyone at the ECOPARC SUMMIT on the 23rd and 24th of April. #futureproofing #sustainabledevelopment #sustainablefashion Bill McRaith Angela Johnson Sherri Barry Sasha McFarlane

What do cigarettes and fashion have in common? There was undeniable success in curbing cigarette consumption through strategic legislation, taxation, and a shift in cultural perceptions - we must draw parallels to another industry crying out for change... As France embraces a groundbreaking "Fast Fashion bill" imposing a 5 euro tax per item sold, as well as restricting advertising for fast fashion giants, it's a clarion call for the fashion industry. Just as we've witnessed the power of policy and perception in combating smoking, can we harness these forces to tackle the unsustainable practices rampant in fashion? 🔨 Legislation 💲 Taxation 🛍 Cultural perception #fastfashion #sustainablefashion #sustainablelegislation #france #shein

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Executive Director, Sasha McFarlane, was honored to share some of the work we focus on at Future-Proof Fashion, driving systems change in the fashion industry, in the latest episode of the Love Hate Automate podcast Make sure to check out all of Dale Parrs fantastic podcast episodes, with some wonderfully provocative industry thought leaders! Louise Laing CLARE TATTERSALL Diane Wallinger to name a few.