🌿 The Fashion Letter | #23 📩

The Fabricant is a digital-only fashion house, fusing fashion and technology as part of a new sector of the fashion industry.

Through digital fashion, they aim to show the world that clothing does not need to be physical to exist. This reimagination of the industry creates unlimited new possibilities while drastically reducing environmental impacts.

An example of the circular economy

Digital fashion by design produces no waste or pollution from the manufacturing or after-use management of garments as they only ever exist in digital space.

The digital fashion pieces can exist forever and be bought and traded between people without compromising quality. The business model aims to decouple revenue from the sale of physical items.

Where the collections or pieces also have physical items, waste is reduced by using data about demand and interest levels gathered during the digital-only online premier and advertising.

This reduces over-production and the unique experience can create a more emotional connection to the items, increasing their lifetime.

For Series 3, hosts Simone Cipriani, UN officer and founder of the Ethical Fashion Initiative, and fashion journalist Clare Press are seeking out industry insights from thought leaders and experts, who are doing the work.

• Focus on Sustainability: The season emphasizes the importance of sustainability in the fashion industry, exploring various aspects of how brands can and should incorporate sustainable practices.

• Industry Experts: The podcast features a range of industry experts, including designers, activists, and business leaders, who share their insights on sustainable fashion and its future.

• Global Perspectives: The discussions highlight the global nature of fashion and sustainability, showcasing diverse perspectives from different regions and cultures.

• Challenges and Solutions: The season addresses the challenges faced by the fashion industry in becoming more sustainable, while also offering practical solutions and strategies for overcoming these hurdles.

• Call to Action: The podcast encourages listeners to actively participate in the movement towards a more ethical and sustainable fashion industry, whether as consumers, designers, or business owners.

Global Secondhand Market Set

Global pre-owned clothing sales reached $211 billion in 2023, a 19% increase on the previous year, with a report by GlobalData for second-hand clothing resale site ThredUp predicting the market could reach $350bn by 2027.

Worldwide second-hand sales are expected to increase three-times faster on average than the overall apparel market by 2027, the report predicts.

• Global sales of ‘pre-loved’ clothing look set to account for 10% of global fashion industry sales in 2024.

• Price and sustainability concerns and the growth of online retail have seen second-hand clothing sales soar in recent years.

• The World Economic Forum’s UpLink innovators are developing ways to boost the fashion industry’s circular economy.

• Second-hand clothing has come out of the closet, with the sector on-track to account for 10% of the global fashion market in 2024.

• The negative associations around buying used garments are gone, as sustainability, cost concerns and the boom in online shopping make embracing ‘pre-loved’ clothing something to shout about.

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Sustainable Fashion Personal Brand Ambassador Workshop📢

August 26 · 12 - 12:30am CEST - Online

Become your own fashion brand ambassador by transforming your wardrobe into a unique and sustainable clothing line! Join Sonya Z. Phillips, an international fashion designer with over 30 years of sewing experience and the founder of Stretch Couture and Sustainabili-T, for an inspiring and hands-on workshop that will teach you how to upcycle items from your closet and add your personal branding to create a distinctive fashion statement.

-Upcycling Techniques:

Learn innovative methods to give new life to your old clothes.

-Personal Branding:

Discover how to incorporate your unique style and brand identity into your creations.

- Hands-On Guidance:

Receive personalized instruction from a seasoned fashion designer.

- Sustainable Fashion:

Embrace eco-friendly practices that reduce waste and promote sustainability.

Reserve your spot today! Spaces are limited to ensure personalized attention.

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