Rethinking Fashion: From Production to Consumption

​Fashion is the most visible expression of our identity. What we wear is deeply personal, emotional, and cultural. Yet, fashion is also one of the most significant polluters on the planet. Every year, we spend $200 billion on 17 billion new items, yet 60% of us still struggle to dress with confidence, and over 30% of our wardrobes remain unworn.

​Sustainability in fashion is complex and ever-evolving. The conversation began with better production—rethinking materials, labor, and supply chains. Over the past decade, the focus shifted to enhanced circularity, addressing resale, recycling, and waste reduction. Now, a new urgency has emerged: thoughtful consumption—understanding and reshaping how and why we buy.

​These three pillars—Better Production, Enhanced Circularity, and Thoughtful Consumption—are deeply interconnected and essential to the future of sustainable fashion. We invite you to join us for an in-depth exploration of each as we rethink fashion’s impact and our role in dressing both stylishly and sustainably.

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