Chemicals are involved in every step of the fashion supply chain, and there is no debating that water and air emissions caused by hazardous chemicals severely impact the environment, workers,…
One of the biggest barriers for fashion companies is the ability to prioritize sustainability efforts. With so much information available today, it can be overwhelming and hard to know where…
The fashion industry has always been operating in a competitive space, but with sustainability goals becoming higher up on the agenda, it takes collaboration to reach those environmental targets. By…
The global fashion industry employs more than 75 million workers worldwide, many who are located in the Global South and do not share the same rights or protections as those…
We have seen the ineffectiveness of voluntary non-judicial redress mechanisms in encouraging suppliers to cooperate in human rights initiatives in the textile and garment sector in Tamil Nadu, South India…
The garment industry’s global workforce is supported by many types of formal and informal workers. Women make up the majority of this workforce and are in no way protected by…
The current pandemic has highlighted the fragility of business and the economy, and how that impacts garment workers – locally and globally –through loss of profit, closures of both large…
Studies show that having an equitable, inclusive and diverse executive team has proven benefits when it comes to the financial performance of a company. In this keynote presentation, Mukani Moyo,…
Join us for this fireside chat featuring social media influencer, model and actress Lindura, with award-winning designer George Sully, discussing their experiences as Black creatives working in the fashion industry. Though BIPOC representation…
In this fireside chat you will learn how the collaboration between Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto and Quebec based retailer La Maison Simons was formed. Sage and Oceane will discuss their…
Circular innovation is happening right across the life cycle of a garment – from the materials chosen through to end of life. New business models are being adopted across the…
When our garments can no longer be reused or repurposed, they must be recycled in order to keep them out of the landfill or incineration. Until recently, textiles could only…