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I'm curious (and also a bit intimidated) to be attending for the first time Global Fashion Agenda's Global Fashion Summit next week in Copenhagen! This year marks the 15th anniversary, so I'm hoping to seeing a balance of retrospective and forward-thinking discussions under the theme "Unlocking The Next Level". I'm also looking forward to hearing about circularity priorities, implementation areas, regulation preparation, and sharing my insights from having worked on both circular design, circular business models innovation and behavioural research since 2017. Who will be there? #circulareconomy #circularinovation #globalfashionsummit #globalfashionagenda

🌿 Decarbonizing Fashion's Future – A Key Theme at 202030 Summit 🌍 This year at the 202030 – THE BERLIN FASHION SUMMIT, we're revisiting one of our most crucial themes: Decarbonization in the fashion industry. As we continue to grapple with climate change, this topic has never been more pressing. Decarbonization is not just about reducing emissions; it’s about rethinking how we produce, consume, and envision fashion. It's about brands taking a bold stance to minimize – and ideally reverse – their carbon footprints, embracing new, regenerative practices from ingredient sourcing to final product delivery. We're excited to explore: - How brands are innovating to become carbon positive. - The role of biodegradable and toxin-free materials in regenerative innovation. - The importance of value-chain transparency in achieving a carbon positive economy. Our speakers – a blend of visionary leaders and pioneers in sustainability – will shed light on how we can collectively transform the industry. Expect insights from top ingredient brands, cutting-edge research, and progressive business models that prioritize our planet's health. Join us as we delve into these essential discussions and pave the way for a sustainable, decarbonized fashion world. 🌱✨ 📅 Save The Date and Your Ticket 🎫 #202030Summit #SustainableFashion #Decarbonization #FashionInnovation"

Thank you Global Fashion Agenda for a well-organized event in Copenhagen. We will definitely be back next year. Here are some thoughts from the second day: - Take it beyond the PowerPoint phase. Try, reflect, and keep trying. Everybody is new at the beginning. - The keynote panel discussion: "15 Years of Activating Impact." Reflecting on what has happened over the last 15 years within the industry regarding circularity. We are still discussing the same topics. However, these topics are more central to our conversations now. We need to move faster; we don’t have 15 more years. #GlobalFashionSummit

Three Industries, Three Perspectives, One Discussion Last week, I had the great opportunity to speak at MUNICH FABRIC START Blue Zone Event. Invited by the Fashion Council Berlin, I had the pleasure of discussing sustainable innovations in the fashion world with two inspiring women. 🌱 Joining me were: Chelsea Jean Lamm, a designer from Munich who beautifully merges art with responsible fashion. Tanja Vojkic from eBay, a strong advocate for reuse and the circular economy. At DAWN Denim, we’re dedicated to producing jeans as sustainably as possible in our own production facility. We focus on transparency and improving social conditions—ensuring fair wages and safe working environments. For those who may not know us, our goal is to create high-quality, ethically made denim while making a positive impact on the industry. During our discussion, we recognized that while we each tackle challenges like resource reduction, ethical production, and social responsibility in different ways—whether through art, circularity, or a focus on social impact—we share common goals. It was enlightening to see how we can support and learn from each other. 💡🌍 A special thank you to Catherine Hansmann from the Fashion Council for her fantastic moderation, which made these insightful conversations possible. 🙏 I’d love to hear about other sustainable initiatives you’re aware of. Feel free to share them in the comments! 💬 #Sustainability #Fashion #Innovation #CircularEconomy #FashionCouncilBerlin

Consumers and investors are increasingly looking to support sustainable businesses, especially when it comes to everyday products like clothing. The fashion industry isn't known for its sustainability, but that's changing. Companies like Tapestry, the iconic fashion house of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman, are looking for innovative ways to create a more sustainable business model with solar. Watch our video below to learn how your business can follow in Tapestry's footsteps with solar! https://lnkd.in/gMH8wiUf

Prioritizing social and environmental data in fashion's future! Our Sustainability Handbook 2024 dives deep into the need for balanced data. Join the conversation with Tatiana Dubois Escorsell, Advisor at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH to explore why social aspects are as crucial as environmental factors. Download your guide today for a comprehensive insight of sustainability in fashion! #sustainability #fashionindustry #fashiontech #sustainablefashion

Sustainability leaders say there is an "urgent need" for the #fashion industry to change its ways. #Sustainable fashion practices — and how to incorporate them into companies’ product design, supply chains and corporate decision making — was the overarching theme at the United Nations Fashion and Lifestyle Network annual meeting Monday. #ESGDive was on the ground to cover the third iteration of the event, which gathered sustainability leaders, academic experts, industry stakeholders and #UN representatives and advisory committee members from across the globe with the aim of accelerating implementation of the UN’s sustainable development goals. Attendees — from Recover, The LYCRA Company, SWAROVSKI, Parsons School of Design - The New School and others — proposed solutions the fashion industry could undertake to curb its #carbonfootprint throughout panel discussions, emphasizing the dire need of addressing the sector’s role in global carbon emissions. Read more in my feature piece for ESG Dive below.

🌱 Re/Generating Communication: A New Paradigm for the 202030 Summit 🌱 As we gear up for the nexts 202030 Summit, we are excited to delve into one of our key themes: Re/Generating Communication. This theme is at the heart of our commitment to redefine how the fashion industry communicates about sustainability. Exploring the Language of Regeneration: At the summit, we’ll explore how evolving our language can influence perceptions and actions towards more sustainable practices. The words we choose matter, and 'regeneration' represents a holistic approach to sustainability that goes beyond mere preservation or conservation. Meaningful Marketing: How brands communicate with their audience holds enormous potential to spark positive change – through sharing knowledge, raising the bar on transparency, and connecting communities. We will discuss the potential of marketing that motivates the public towards regenerative lifestyles. We’ll also focus on  greenwashing in light of EU Green Claims legislation, and discuss how fashion companies can develop progressive communication strategies while staying within legal compliance. Journalism in Sustainability Storytelling: The role of journalism is crucial in shaping our understanding of sustainability challenges and solutions. Our speakers will address how media can effectively convey complex issues of sustainability, fostering a well-informed public that can engage in meaningful discourse and action. Regenerative Leadership: This movement in sustainable business development will inform the next generation of company structures. Regenerative leadership applies the principles of regeneration to our real-world working relationships, within companies, communities, and global value chains. With strong focuses on CSR and DEI, we’ll hear from bold voices advocating for progressive, inclusive stuctures... Join us as we dissect these critical components of Re/Generating Communication, aiming to inspire a regenerative movement within the fashion industry and beyond. Together, we can transform the narrative and impact of sustainability. 📅 Mark your calendar and join the conversation that will reshape the future of sustainable fashion. #202030Summit #Sustainability #RegenerativeCommunication #SustainableFashion #regenerativeLeadership #EnvironmentalImpact

The 2024 Sustainable Fashion Forum is going to be an exploration of psychology, behavioral science, and history and how they intersect with 'The Next Chapter' of sustainability in fashion, and I CAN'T WAIT! All the conversations, whether about next-gen materials, circular systems, legislation, etc etc, will all touch on how our understanding of human behavior, societal trends, and historical patterns can inform and revolutionize our path forward. 🤩🤩 🎟️: https://lnkd.in/eYpG8tyE

Kicking off the year with some big events, we’ve already dived deep into the fashion scene with visits to the MUNICH FABRIC START and CIFF · Copenhagen International Fashion Fair. Here are some key takeaways from what we discovered: 1. Two worlds: Munich was all about the creators, showing us the pulse on how they’re tackling new green rules head-on. Copenhagen turned the spotlight on brands, showcasing their leap into eco-friendly transformations. 2. Creativity vs. Sustainability? It is like a regenerative fashion dilemma: There’s a real talk going around that designers are feeling the pinch about sustainability and regulations. The vibe? Many feel like pushing for a greener planet is putting limits on their creative freedom and struggle to weave sustainability into their fabric of innovation. 3. Awareness and action: While brands are laser-focused on meeting regulations, producers are stepping up, eagerly weaving sustainability into their core operations. 🤌 Our spin on it: Momentum’s here to bridge the gap! Our findings show that it is rather a communication gap, not a technical gap issue of suppliers providing information up the chain. We’re all about guiding you through this eco revolution, making sense of the complex web of laws and green standards. Because who says you can’t save the planet and slay in style? This year’s already shaping up to be one where we redefine the boundaries of fashion and sustainability. Stay tuned for how we’re turning these insights into action!