Lisa Gautier

Do you want to know how to build a sustainable wardrobe on a budget? My new blog post outlining 5 ways to take a more conscious approach to fashion is now live! Hope you all enjoy it. https://lnkd.in/dfmEn32j

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Just wrapped up the inspiring Global Fashion Agenda's Summit! Focusing on “next level” sustainability brought forth future-oriented ideas and promising partnerships. Yet, the consensus is clear: we need more concrete action. Here are my thoughts on it: ♻️ The EU's Textile Strategy promotes an industry-wide shift and sets a new standard. By 2030, textiles should be durable, recyclable, and mainly made of recycled fibres, aiming for minimal incineration and landfilling. Interestingly, the summit unveiled the Trailblazer Programme 2024, a support system for early-stage innovators via equity investments and operational assistance, reported Zofia Zwieglinska from Glossy ♻️ Transparency isn't just about having required product information with QR codes. It's also about how people are changing their shopping habits. More and more people prioritise sustainability and are willing to spend extra on green products. ♻️ Beyond recycling and take-back programs, tech advancements like AI and blockchain are rising, boosting supply chain transparency and promoting eco-friendly practices. However, as Emily Chan noted in Vogue Business, the fashion industry is still far from achieving full circularity. ♻️ Most important, however, is the education on sustainability and circular economy principles empowering consumers to make informed choices, driving the industry forward. The future of sustainable fashion hinges on these developments. What are your thoughts on these evolving dynamics? Share your insights below! #SustainableFashion #FashionForward #FashionNews #GlobalFashionSummit2024

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SUSTAINABLE FASHION IS DEAD. Why? The production of any material - even if it’s eco, bio, vegan, gluten free cotton (which brands would claim to be sustainable), while is a step up from where we are right now, DOES NOT SOLVE THE LARGER ISSUE of fashion consumption and the pollution associated with it. So if not sUStaiNabiLitY, what’s the solution? CIRCULARITY. Here are 3 CIRCULAR INNOVATIONS that are going to REDEFINE the FASHION BUSINESS LANDSCAPE BY 2030: 1. DIGITAL PASSPORTS FOR CLOTHING: EON Group has developed a digital ID known as CircularID, allowing garments to be tracked and traced throughout their lifecycle. Want to swap, resell or rent out your clothes? RFID Tags, NFTs, QR codes, are all there to make that process secure, seamless and quicker than ever.  You will know how many times said clothing was swapped, resold and how long it has been in the market for. 2. SMART UPCYCLING: German company Re-Fresh Global is transforming old clothes into high-value products like fragrances, pharmaceuticals, and vehicle upholstery using a patented biotechnology process that turns textile waste into bio-ethanol, nanocellulose, and unwoven textile pulp. 3. VIRTUAL FASHION AND NFTs: Want to follow the trends and reach the top of Maslov’s pyramid?  Do it online. Louis Vuitton recently dropped yet another NFT -> A  €7,900 Western-inspired varsity jacket designed by Pharrell.  ❗ This is your sign to embrace EARTH DAY and be part of the $211 billion in sales - second hand market.  🏃‍♀️ Check out CLOSWAP  if you wish to uptrade your wardrobe, get rid of excess stock or host a swap in your office;) #earthday #circularity #fashioninnovation #circularfashion #fashionsolutions #fashionstartuplondon #fashionstartup #sustainablefashion

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👕 Could this project create a $700 billion market for reused, rented, repaired, and remade clothes by 2030? 🛍 That's the ambitious goal behind The Fashion ReModel, a groundbreaking initiative launched by forward-thinking brands like Arc’teryx, Zalando, H&M, and five other industry leaders. This three-year project, led by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, aims to revolutionize the fashion industry. ♻ The Fashion ReModel seeks to prove that scaling circular business models is not only possible but can also significantly reduce the fashion industry's environmental impact. The initiative addresses the high emissions and waste in fashion, which currently contributes 2.1 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases annually. Embracing circular economy models could slash one-third of these emissions, aligning the industry with the Paris Agreement. 📈 The first working session in London tackled the financial hurdles to circularity. Over the next three years, The Fashion ReModel will explore various topics, sharing valuable insights and solutions to promote a sustainable future for fashion. Hopefully this project will serve as an accelerator of circularity in the fashion industry. H&Z Management Consulting, The Transformation Alliance #decadeofaction https://lnkd.in/epj4HAxe

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Global Fashion Agenda's Global Fashion Summit Copenhagen 2024 is a wrap! This years’ summit was about unlocking the next level. No news in itself, but together, we indeed can - no: SHOULD - unlock the next level of this so needed change. I’ve enjoyed talking more about a thrivable ecosystem and it’s becoming obvious to me that we must not shy away from turning verified sustainability into something which makes the ecosystem - and companies for that matter - thrive. To show what I mean: watch the Shitthropocene movie by Patagonia as shared today by their CEO Ryan Gellert. A great storyline. At the same time, the movie also gives food for thought and the makers are well-aware of this: “We know there’s an internal contradiction of sending an anti-consumerist message, and then having the brand grow as a result of that,” says Alex Lowther, Patagonia’s head of film, video, and multimedia production. “But we also believe that we can be a fulcrum, where we can help change the way people think about their behavior, and give consumption a hard look.” Curious for your thoughts on whether you think Patagonia or any other company should be using its brand power and sustainability to push for less consumption whilst benefiting from it? From words to action: Back to the office now, making this change happen so our clients and their suppliers can thrive, tomorrow and every day after. Looking forward to continuing to doing so with our team, wonderful clients, complementary partners and competitors. #thrivability #shitthropocene

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Adopting circularity isn't a linear process, but Recomme makes it work for you. ⭕✅ Rental, resale and recycling initiatives are growing in popularity. As are the good intentions of fashion retailers and brands struggling to scale their circular ambitions. Asking you to adopt circular models without the tools to do so is a tall order. So, what's a brand to do? Luckily, Recomme is a complete circularity system that complements your existing retail business and puts you in control. Our award-winning platform is a one-stop-shop, end-to-end solution. It integrates rental, resale, refurbishment, repair, recycling and all end-of-life options to reduce negative impact whilst improving your bottom line. We help you build towards a truly closed-loop system, with a platform that: 🔓 Unlocks new audiences 🚀 Empowers and re-engages existing customers 💸 Generates new revenues 📊 Deals with all inputs, logistics and data 🌱 Provides a fully transparent ESG trail 🧩 Seamlessly integrates with existing business models We're making circular infrastructure more accessible for you. And more accessible for your customers. Ready to harness opportunities in rental, resale, repair, recycling and more? Visit our website to learn how we can make circularity work for you: www.recomme.co #Circularity #SustainableFashion #CircularFashion #CircularEconomy

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What's the biggest hurdle in revolutionising the fashion world today? 🌍 The real challenge? Shifting mindsets and behaviours.✨ Too often, brands sidestep responsibility, hesitant to embrace true sustainability. Meanwhile, consumers are overwhelmed, seeking transparency. And policymakers? They seem out of touch with both the brands and the textile industry. 🤷‍♂️ We're facing a steep climb, folks. 🏔️ Three years back, we at the Denim Deal set off on an ambitious journey, creating a space where all stakeholders come together. Our strategy is hands-on, with clear, achievable targets. 🎯 Ready to make a real difference? Let's hear how you'll join the fight for a cleaner, more responsible fashion industry. 🌱 No tags, just action. Let's do this! 🚀

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FREITAG stands for thinking and acting in cycles – a philosophy that has nothing in common with mindless Black Friday discounts. So, once again, the company reaffirms its commitment to a sustainable economy and wants to offer alternatives to mass consumption. That's why all FREITAG Stores and the Online Store are closed today. Instead, there's the Big Bag Swap: In many FREITAG Stores across Europe and Asia, you can bring your pre-loved FREITAG bag and swap it with someone else's. Can't make it to a store? No problem – swap your bag anytime on the digital platform S.W.A.P. and find a new, old love – all year long. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/eKxBbVYY #frtg #noblackfriday #dontshopjustswap #circularfuture

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On Thursday night Positive Retail hosted our first Fashion Truth Tellers event in Margate. The idea? To get credible leading voices who share a common passion with me for promoting responsibility in the fashion industry together to share insider perspectives. None of us shy away from spreading the message of truth in order to create change in fashion & retail. We all use our voice & platforms for good. We acknowledged the obvious issues of the fact the world is on fire due to overproduction, overconsumption and the need for change. But the conversation was more than that, it was super rich because my truth tellers really did share their perspectives and why they are motivated to speak out. The audience were so engaged. It was a buzzy vibe. I founded Positive Retail motivated by a few different truths: 💚 The truth that if we stopped producing today, there is already enough clothing for the next six generations. 💚 The truth that the UK high street had been failing us all for a long time; a new day is needed. 💚 The truth that the wider system is exploitative, and we can’t look away. Through events like this Positive Retail aims to inspire others to join us in making positive changes. Together, we can work towards a fashion industry that prioritises ethical practices, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility. Thankyou so much to my esteemed panel Dr Brett Staniland Jane Shepherdson CBE Aja Barber author of Consumed: The Need for Collective Change: Colonialism, Climate Change, and Consumerism You were all exceptional and generous with your truth. Onwards we go! #sustainability #future #retail #fashion

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🌍 Ultra Fast Fashion: A Wake-Up Call for Consumers and Society 🌍 Forget fast fashion. Welcome to the ULTRA fast fashion. ⏳ 75 hr work weeks... 🛍️ 8,000 new designs per day. ✈️ Air transport is so big, that it clogs airports. 🗑️ Most returns end up in landfills. SHEIN, the Chinese fast fashion giant, is now valued at $100bn, making it worth as much as ZARA SA and H&M combined. These super cheap products come at a huge cost to our planet and our society. The reality is stark: workers in factories in #China and Timo endure grueling conditions, often forced to sleep on the floor to maximize production and not lose a second of this modern slavery. To offer ten new models per day on their website, with unsold stock being burned within days, the clothes bought are typically worn only seven times before being discarded. These horror factories emit over twenty thousand tons of #CO2 per day. Despite the scandals, #SHEIN sold 3.3 billion pieces of clothing in #France in 2022. Globally, the fashion industry produces 92 million tons of waste annually and consumes nearly 79 trillion liters of water. While it's easy to point fingers at the producers, we must recognize that every purchase we make has a direct impact. Those of us buying cheap, disposable fashion items are equally culpable. The cycle of buying, barely using, and then discarding these items fuels this unsustainable industry. We are all part of the problem, and it’s time for us to be part of the solution. Here's what we can do: 🌱 Make Conscious Choices: Invest in quality over quantity. Choose sustainable and ethical brands that prioritize the environment and fair labor practices. 🔄 Extend Product Life: Use what you buy longer. Repair, repurpose, and recycle instead of discarding. 🗣️ Support Regulations: Advocate for policies that enforce environmental and social standards in the fashion industry. This is what we are up against. The solution lies not only in consumer choice but also in top-down intervention. Governments and industries must collaborate to enforce stricter regulations and promote sustainable practices. Let's make a collective effort to shift towards a more sustainable future. Agree? Hit follow to learn more. ♻ Repost to reach more people ♻ #Sustainability #FastFashion #UltraFastFashion #EnvironmentalImpact #ConsumerResponsibility #SustainableLiving #EthicalFashion #CircularEconomy

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📣Danish #fashion retailer BESTSELLER says it is to increase its investment in #sustainable raw materials such as organic #cotton and recycled #polyester by 50% in 2025📣 Reporting a 4% drop in revenue to $5.2 billion (DKK 35.6b) for its full year to the end of July 2024, Bestseller also confirmed it was also working to scale up collaboration across its supply chain to increase the pace of #decarbonisation, and increasing reuse and #recycling to extend product life cycles. Total profit before tax was up 8% to $776 million (DKK 5.3b). https://lnkd.in/eU5fUBTd

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«The old playbook is now obsolete; the industry will need a new formula», states the annual report The State of Fashion 2025: Challenges at Every Turn, published by McKinsey & Company and The Business of Fashion Insights. The five fashion industry themes that will set the agenda in 2025: 1. The Shift from Online to Offline: One of the most significant trends in shopping is the migration of consumers from online platforms to physical stores. As a result, brands in 2025 will need to focus on enhancing customer service at offline locations to meet this evolving demand. 2. Rebalancing Focus on the Asian Market: While China remains a major player in the industry, the country's economic downturn and a shift in consumer preferences towards more affordable brands are pushing luxury and premium brands to turn their attention to other emerging Asian markets, such as Japan, South Korea, and India. 3. The Shift in Consumer Age Demographics Towards 50+: By 2025, fashion brands will face challenges in boosting sales solely through the younger generation. Brands that cater to the “silver” consumer segment will have a competitive advantage, as the 50+ age group is becoming an increasingly influential market. 4. Rising Popularity of Sportswear: A 20% growth in demand for sportswear is expected. According to McKinsey&Company and BoF Insights, sportswear brands are set to drive the most profit, leading to the emergence of new labels and heightened competition within this dynamic sector. 5. Product Saturation in the Market: Consumers are overwhelmed by the vast array of products available, making it insufficient to simply offer high-quality and stylish items. To stand out, brands will need to leverage innovative marketing strategies and stay ahead of new trends in content creation. https://lnkd.in/eDqkkDtz #BOF #TheBusinessofFashion

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The Wind of Change 🌱 Great news from C&A: the brand has decided to remove leather and new feathers from their product lines! This is a monumental step forward in the #FashionIndustry, proving that #Ethical and #Sustainable choices are no longer optional—they’re becoming the norm. Having been committed to #CrueltyFree, #AnimalFree materials since day one, it’s truly inspiring to see major brands like C&A embracing this movement. It’s a powerful signal that the future of fashion can be kind to both #Animals and the #Planet. We’re thrilled to celebrate this milestone with the industry. Here’s to more brands making compassionate choices and shaping a better future for all! 💚 #SustainableFashion #CrueltyFree #AnimalWelfare #EthicalFashion #PositiveChange #Miomojo #PETA #BCorp #PETAGermany PETA PETA Deutschland e.V. C&A https://lnkd.in/dxNXkwuD

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🎙️ Exciting Announcement: We've launched our new podcast - Behind The Seams! We are thrilled to introduce Behind The Seams, our brand-new podcast where we dive deep into the world of fashion with some of the industry's most inspiring brand founders. Join us as we explore the unique journeys, successes, challenges and advice from these entrepreneurs, as they spill their secrets on what it takes to build a successful fashion brand. In our first episode, Nicklas Abrahamsson co-founder of Nikben, reveals how he took his resort wear brand to become an international sensation. Hear his story of bouncing back from having to shut down 70% of his company, along with his marketing secret that made the brand go viral. If you're a fashion brand owner or aspiring entrepreneur, you don't want to miss this! 👉 Tune in, listen, and share your thoughts. 👉 Tag any brands or founders you'd love us to interview in the comments below. Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/ddDrcsUW Your feedback and suggestions are incredibly valuable to us, and we can't wait to hear from you! We hope you enjoy out first episode as we uncover the stories that shape the fashion industry, one stitch at a time. #BehindTheSeams #FashionPodcast #BrandFounders #FashionJourney #PodcastLaunch

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Fast fashion takes another punch to the gut. Luxury fashion reseller Vestiaire reports that fast fashion items are worn less, kept for less time, and have a lower resale value than resold luxury items. How about the best of both worlds? Quality, timeless pieces that are affordably priced. That's EXACTLY what we are at GoodRobe and Co. If you haven't shopped us yet, you and your closet are missing out. #capsulewardrobe #startup #founder #slowfashion https://lnkd.in/ec6gbjTS

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What happens to industries when the talk does not match the walk? Eventually laggards have to buy there way out of the problem while the leaders have strategic advantages and pricing power. Basically you have winners and losers. www.hypernaturalstyle.com #sustainable #vc #esg #retail #fashion #brands #sustainablity #regulations #naturalproducts

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The Business of Fashion x McKinsey & Company - The State of Fashion Report 2025: https://lnkd.in/eX-AJtxH Judged purely by the topline, the fashion industry’s outlook for 2025 appears to be a continuation of the sluggishness seen in 2024: revenue growth is expected to stabilise in the low single digits. 10 fashion industry themes that will set the agenda in 2025: 1. Trade Reconfigured Global trade will accelerate in the fashion industry in 2025 due to rising costs, evolving trade policies and sustainability targets. Fashion brands are likely to double down on diversifying their sourcing footprint in Asia. 2. Asia’s New Growth Engines China’s economic deceleration, changing consumer preferences & the return of international travel are making growth in the country highly challenging, leading international fashion brands to look to other Asian markets (India, Japan) 3. Discovery Reinvented Fashion shoppers are overwhelmed with choice, which negatively impacts their engagement and conversion rates with brands. 4. Silver Spenders Fashion brands have typically focused on youth, but in 2025 they may struggle to grow sales from younger shoppers alone. The “Silver Generation” aged over 50 represents a growing population with a high share of global spend. 5. Value Shift Macroeconomic pressures & rising prices have driven fashion shoppers to adopt cost-conscious behaviours. To capture customers’ share of wallet, brands will need to prove their value. 6. The Human Side of Sales Brands can achieve that by empowering their store associates to reach their full potential, as sales staff have a central & valuable role to play in connecting with customers. 7. Marketplaces Disrupted Share prices of no-luxury marketplaces have dropped as much as 98% since Covid peaks due to existential business model challenges & disruptions. Non-luxury marketplaces globally must carve out a clear role in the fashion ecosystem to survive. 8. Sportswear Showdown Challenger brands are forecast to generate over half of the sportswear segment’s economic profit in 2024, up from 20% in 2020. Brands will need to develop innovative products & use right ambassadors & channels to activate unique brand stories. 9. Inventory Excellence Inventory remains a challenge for the industry with both excess stock and stocks-outs impacting brands. Margin pressures & sustainability regulation will place greater emphasis on end-to-end planning excellence, with brands adopting tech tools & adjusting their operating model to support agile supply chains. 10. The Sustainability Collective Fragmentation & complexity across the fashion value chain, coupled with consumer reluctance to pay for sustainable products, are inherent barriers to reaching sustainability goals.

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