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How can we redesign the future of fashion? - Available to watch now! 🎉 We’re excited to announce the launch of our short film part of the #FashionRedressed series, presented by Global Fashion Agenda and produced for us by BBC StoryWorks The film follows Jules Lennon, the Foundation’s Fashion Lead, as she explores how we can redesign the future of the fashion industry. Moving away from a take, make, waste, linear economy and instead, building an industry that designs products to be used more, made to be made again and made from safe and recycled or renewable inputs. Jules meets with Primark, to discuss their participation in The Jeans Redesign - delving into how the brand used the project’s guidelines as a moment of acceleration to apply circular economy principles to other garments. Proving that circular design can become the norm. All businesses are encouraged to take additional and more ambitious steps to redesigning products. Then, we must not only redesign the products of the future, but also transform the systems that deliver them and keep them in use. Watch the full documentary here: https://lnkd.in/dfCGE2pY #MakeFashionCircular #CircularEconomy #TheJeansRedesign

In the dynamic world of fashion, there critical challenges that demand our collective attention in the apparel industry. These are not just obstacles but opportunities for transformative change. 🚀💡 🌍 Environmental Impact: The fashion industry's footprint is undeniable. It's time to redefine our production practices, embracing sustainable materials and responsible sourcing to reduce our environmental impact. Let's create fashion that's not just beautiful but also kind to our planet. 🤝 Labor Practices and Ethics: Fair and ethical treatment of workers should be non-negotiable. It's time to foster transparency in our supply chains, ensuring that every person involved in the creation of our garments is treated with dignity and respect. Together, we can elevate industry standards. 🗑️ Overconsumption and Waste: Fast fashion's throwaway culture is overwhelming our landfills. Let's champion responsible consumer habits, promote circular fashion, and explore innovative ways to reduce textile waste. Quality over quantity is not just a mantra but a sustainability imperative. 🚀 Technology Integration: The future is digital, and so is the future of fashion. Embrace technology for sustainable production, efficient supply chain management, and enhanced customer experiences. Let's innovate and redefine the way we create, produce, and consume fashion. 🌈 Diversity and Inclusion: Fashion is a reflection of society, and it's time to ensure that everyone sees themselves in it. Let's prioritize diversity and inclusivity, fostering a fashion landscape that celebrates all backgrounds and voices. 🔐 Intellectual Property and Counterfeiting: Protecting creativity is paramount. Let's work together to combat counterfeiting, uphold intellectual property rights, and create an environment where innovation is valued and safeguarded. 🔄 Supply Chain Disruptions: Recent global events have highlighted the fragility of our supply chains. Let's build resilience, explore alternative sourcing strategies, and ensure our industry remains adaptable in the face of unforeseen challenges. Join me in this conversation! What other challenges do you think are crucial for the future of the apparel industry, and how can we collectively address them? Let's shape a more sustainable, ethical, and inclusive future for fashion. 🌟💼 #ApparelIndustry #FashionForward #SustainabilityInFashion #LinkedInDiscussion

No matter how much press and investment goes into innovation around textile, rental, and recycling, the stark reality remains: fashion brands must fundamentally rethink their production strategies. This means having a clear strategy to move away from traditional bulk production and extended forecasting periods. As we support incredible brands in piloting Just-in-Time manufacturing for the SS24 season, here are the guiding principles we use, alongside our Manny, our AI production flow technology - 1 — Forecast fabrics, not SKU’s. 2 — Shift from “starting margins” to a “full price sell through” mindset. 3 — Build strategic relationships with suppliers. 4 — Implement KPIs around reducing Net Production Volumes. 5 — Experiment with different lengths of re-stock period for different categories. The objective is clear - reduce emissions while increasing net profits. Use this tool to figure out the commercial benefits your brand could reap by transitioning to JIT model. PS - it's still a work in progress - https://lnkd.in/e8EEhiUv #overproduction #oversupply #aiforsustainability #CO2eMitigation Elliot Barlow, Lauren Junestrand Leal, Debbie Luffman FRSA, Yoobin Jung, Jody Plows, Siri Vikman, Esther Haitink, Samantha Taylor, Patricia Ahufinger, Ankur Agarwal, Irene M.

👚 Textiles come in 4th place for environmental impact at EU level. How can we make the textile industry more sustainable and circular? 🌍 The Digital Product Passport (#DPP) is rising to the challenge. It aims to collect data on the lifecycle of textiles to help fashion companies and consumers in making more sustainable decisions. 📹 Watch the video of #STOA, the Panel for the Future of Science and Technology, with MEP Pernille Weiss and Jérémy Legardeur. #sustainability #textile #fashion

The EU is leading the way to a greener and fairer fashion industry. By banning the destruction of unsold goods, it is pushing brands to rethink their production models and reduce their environmental impact. AI can also play a key role in helping brands create what consumers really want and need, and avoid excess inventory and waste. #sustainablepractices #transparency #ai #digitalproductpassport #circularity #ambition

The Future of Fashion & Textiles: The shift towards environmentally friendly materials and ethical manufacturing is more than a trend—it's our future. From smart fabrics to AI in design, technology is revolutionizing our industry, offering new experiences and functionalities. A harmonious blend of global influences with local craftsmanship, celebrating cultural diversity in fashion. Increasing demand for visibility in sourcing and production processes, ensuring ethical practices and consumer trust. 🤔 What's Your Perspective? Which of these trends do you think will most shape our industry? Let's discuss it! #FashionFuture #EcoFashion #TechStyle #TransparentSupplyChain

📌 Happy to share this new paper just published on #Discover #Sustainability which addresses the issue of #sustainable #fashion from a #GlobalNorth / #GlobalSouth perspective! Bioeconomy in Transition research group SUSTAIN UnitelmaSapienza https://lnkd.in/eZ7FrGe2

This edition covers a range of exciting topics, from brands making bold sustainability claims to Grove Collaborative's challenges in becoming plastic-free by 2025. We'll look at a student designer's knitwear collection honoring AIDS epidemic victims, Walmart's potentially game-changing $12.98 American-made T-shirt, and the rise of AI in fashion. Plus, we can read about the European Union's new customs duties on fast-fashion giants like Shein and Temu and the ongoing impact of deadly heatwaves on fashion manufacturing in Asia. Let's dive into these updates and see how they shape the future of #sustainablefashion! #newsletter Substack Vera L.

Tackling the #environmental impact of #textile will require to adress our sector as a coherent ecosystem at #EU level I trust that both the European Commission & European Parliament can help and shape future regulation for our industry See European Branded Clothing Alliance manifesto for the next mandate https://lnkd.in/esGSZq-j #textilewaste #textile #ecodesign

While the fashion industry is no stranger to creativity, brands seem stuck in a never-ending pilot phase when it comes to finding innovative solutions to the environmental crisis. 🧵 Fashion companies need to double down on innovation to future-proof their businesses, particularly prioritizing the development and demand for lower-impact raw materials. Companies that act now to secure a supply of alternative, low-carbon raw materials will be able to capture an average 6% profit uplift after five years. Our new article dives into the business case for sustainable innovation in the fashion industry and how brands can push past the testing phase ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eg-jDhDY #fashionindustry #innovation #sustainableinnovation #rawmaterials