Our first Ethical Fashion Symposium

Last week, a selection of influential speakers gathered to discuss sustainability and ethics in the fashion industry for the first Ethical Fashion Symposium at the Condé Nast College. The focus of the symposium was to look at current models that promote positive change for both individuals and businesses as well as how the industry can help to empower communities, support the economy and preserve tradition, culture and skills.
Speakers included:
Mike Barry, Director of Plan A, Sustainable Business at Marks & Spencer
Catarina Midby, Sustainability Manger at H&M
Bryan Oknyansky, Founder & Designer from Shoes by Bryan
Paola Masperi, Founder of Mayamiko
Natasha Tucker, Founder of Reve en Vert
Alicia Taylor, Founder of Gather & See
Ree Pearce, Area Manager from Rokit
Becky Earley, Professor of Sustainable Textile and Fashion Design, Chelsea College of Arts
Safia Minney, MBE, CEO of People Tree