“Love Island,” the hit reality TV show that brought major influencers like Molly-Mae Hague to fame, recently switched its primary sponsorship from fast fashion brands, like I Saw it First and Missguided, to eBay.
This may feel like a “win” for responsible fashion, but with the fashion industry still largely trapped in a vicious cycle of poor quality, mass production and hyper-frequent collection releases, how can consumption be curbed? With consumer demand and a thriving social media ecosystem funding the continuation of business as normal, can influencers promote the adoption of sustainable solutions – from upcycled fabrics to second-hand business models – en masse? How can we channel the Gen Z obsession with the latest looks into a celebration of sustainability and reusability?
Join Vanessa Friedman, fashion director and chief fashion critic at The New York Times, on July 28 at 1:30 p.m. E.T., for a thought-provoking discussion with leading voices, including:
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Shaway Yeh, Founder, yehyehyeh
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Brett Staniland, Model, Academic and Sustainable Fashion Advocate
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Chloe Asaam, Program Manager, OR Foundation
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Rona Perry, Manager, The New York Times
We look forward to welcoming you to our conversation.
