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Could alternative materials change the face of sustainable fashion?

Laura Husband, Managing Editor, Just Style

Dr Raquel de Prado, Head of R&D, Ananas Anam

Achille Gazagnes, CEO, Moea

Experimentation within sustainable textiles is on the up and research is being done into new materials that can reduce the fashion industry's environmental impact. However, there is still some uncertainty surrounding the application of these materials in practice. This panel shines a light on some of the more eco-friendly materials on the market, such as pineapple leather, and how it can be used by brands to contribute towards a more sustainable and ethical industry.

 

Anna Pabissi In Conversation With Rebekkah Roy 

Rebekah Roy, Sustainable Sylist

Anna Pabissi, Founder, Designer, Creative Director - Pabissi

Anna Pabissi is a London based sustainable fashion designer who's brand focuses on cruelty free, zero waste couture fashion. Debuting in 2018 at Helsinki Fashion Week with fully biodegradable evening wear, less than two months later they were selected by Fondazione Ferragamo to participate in " Sustainable Thinking" exhibition in Florence, providing a launchpad into the fashion stage. Join us for this session as Sustainable stylist Rebekah Roy talks to Anna Pabissi about the challenges and creativity needed to build a fashion brand that doesn't cost the earth. 

 

Creating with the end in mind - how can fashion achieve true circularity?

Laura Husband, Managing Editor, Just Style

Sol Escobar, Founder, Give Your Best

The circular economy is not a new concept, but consumers and fashion brands alike are starting to reconsider their involvement within the cycle. Do fashion brands need to create apparel by thinking about what happens to it at end of life? There are lots of materials and components that have an environmental impact beyond the obvious, and this also needs to be considered. This panel will discuss the importance in creating clothes from materials that are long-lasting but also recyclable ultimately creating with the end in mind.

 

Future Humanitary Systems

Geraldine Wharry, Futurist, Trend Atelier

Geraldine Wharry's running theme this year unpacks the future of the Fashion Industry's infrastructure and the plausible and wild card futures for our regenerative supply chains in 3 macro trends: I trust you systems, agency of governing interspecies and human transition industries. Geraldine will uncover the value through your businesses by covering likely near development, what the preferable future looks like, a potential wild card outlook and also encouraging you to be strategic as an individual.

 

PepsiCo - a big brand approach to sustainable fashion

Simon Platts, ex-Head of Sourcing, ASOS.com

Hayley Shore, Senior Design Manager, PepsiCo

Traditional fashion brands aren't the only companies thinking about how to create apparel more sustainably. As all retailers are looking to adapt and stand out to consumers, the products they are offering are also expanding but is it possible to do this in a sustainable way? Hear more on PepsiCo's approach on creating fashion products with sustainability at the heart of production, collaborating with sustainable designers and what fashion can learn from big brands and vice versa.

 

CMA legislation updates - the importance of accurate and truthful environmental claims

Mike Coates, Assistant Director, Fashion Retail Enforcement, CMA

In March 2024, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published an open letter to all businesses in the fashion retail sector highlighting the need to consider obligations under consumer protection law when making environmental claims. The letter draws attention to the CMA's 'Green Claims Code' guidance and emphasises that promoting environmental sustainability remains a priority for the CMA. Join Mike Coates as he presents what this means for the fashion industry and how you will need to prepare.

 

Caryn Franklin MBE in conversation with Tina Wetshi, Creative Director, Colechi

Caryn Franklin MBE, Fashion identity commentator

Tina Wetshi, Creative Director, Colechi

Wetshi has been working in the fashion industry since 2015 and is dedicated to displaying the intersection of culture and politics through art and fashion. In this session, Caryn and Tina discuss the roles and relationships that fashion symbolises by forming new connections across the fashion supply chain – as well as understanding how our relationship with fashion mirrors how we encourage sustainable development.  

 

NEXT level sustainability

Lauretta Roberts, Co-Founder, CEO and Editor-in-chief, THeIndustry.fashion

Joanna Mourant, Head of Sustainability, NEXT

Hear from the head of sustainability at NEXT on their sustainability journey - where they've come from, where they are now and where they still aim to go.

 

A view from the top - Caryn Franklin MBE in conversation with Nick Beighton, ex-CEO, ASOS

Nick Beighton, former CEO, ASOS.com

Caryn Franklin MBE, Fashion identity commentator

While weathering an unpredictable market and a pandemic with an ensuing supply chain crisis, Nick managed transform the business globally, as well as nurturing an enviable work culture. 

In this session, Caryn Franklin MBE, former fashion editor of i-D magazine and fashion activist will have a frank conversation with Nick Beighton on the future of fast fashion, how to encourage sustainable and ethical practices within the industry and the key to instigating and retaining fashion integrity while understanding the changing nature of today's consumers. 

 

Sourcing and storytelling: Why history and heritage matter more than ever

Jack Stratten, Head of Trends, Insider Trends

As AI fuels the growth of ultra-fast fashion and new business models emerge to power record-breaking growth, retail is changing. But the importance of storytelling as a differentiator has never been clearer. Join Jack Stratten as he presents the consumer trends that have been driving the changing retail picture, as well as how AI is impacting this change. He will showcase leading examples from across the world of storytelling brands and tips, tools and insights to inspire your own strategies.

 

All you need to know about the Developing Countries Trading Scheme

Jasmine Dirie, Policy Adviser, FCDO

Sabiha Ahmed, Polucy Adviser, FCDO

Hear from UK policy makers on how you can take advantage of new legislation - the Developing Countries Trading Scheme - that removes or reduces import duties from 65 developing countries. The aim of the scheme is to stimulate trade with those regions looking to diversify and increase their exports, driving their prosperity whilst providing financial incentives to UK businesses who want to source better

 

Retail 100: How to source in new regions and optimise your sourcing strategy

Anna Berry, Co-Founder and Director, Retail 100

Sara Allbright, Co-Founder and Director, Retail 100

In order to build a profitable sourcing strategy, there are multiple considerations and decisions to make. If you're just starting out on your sourcing journey, this can be an overwhelming task, especially if you want to make more ethical and sustainable business decisions.''' Retail 100 have over 100 years' experience between them within buying and merchandising. Join this session as they share essentials for ethical sourcing - the tips and tricks you need when considering working with manufacturers from new regions. The session will cover far shore vs near shore regional nuances, how big buyers buy, and how to derisk and diversify to build a profitable sourcing strategy.

 

Shifting source destinations: diversifying business, improving lives

Delphine Clement, Programme Officer - ITC

Helen Espey, Project Manager - Handmade from Tanzania

Narindra Robin, Founder - Lana L’atelier – ANAKA

Eyob Bekele, CEO - Desta PLC

Kafle Chiranjivi, Vice President - Nepal

Pashmina Industries Association

Many retailers and businesses are seeking to actively de risk their supply chains and manufacturing operations by working with new regions. Join us for this session as we look to discuss viable alternatives that balance risk against cost and quality and give you a unique insight into the benefits. They will also showcase tips to build effective, consistent relationships with these regions from day one to ensure success 

 

How to become a B Corp and is it worth it?

Geoff van Sonsbeeck, CEO - House of Baukjen

Joanna Adjetey De Palma, Engagement Manager, - B Lab UK

A B Corp certification is one of the most recognised standards, ensuring that member organisations are meeting high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. Join this session as we explore the B Corp certification, and a brand that has gone through the certification process.'' The session will focus on understanding the B Corp certification process and how to prepare, but also highlighting how to undergo an internal transformation process to keep in line with B Corp standards.

 

Building credibility through certification - understanding the Global Organic Textile Standard

Christopher Stopes, UK Representative - GOTS

Natasha Nickson, Senior Certification Officer - Soil Association

Bonnie Chan, Product Manager - Little Green Radicals

Certification to the Global Organic Textile Standard ensures that organic textile products are ethical, sustainable and environmentally conscious. Hear from the GOTS UK Representative, a GOTS-approved certification body and GOTS certified businesses how GOTS works around the world. What is the journey? How do GOTS approved certification bodies support a brand's sustainability promise? How is this promise underpinned by the leading worldwide standard for organic textiles - GOTS?'