Reimagining Fashion
Partner: Hyve Group
Location: London, UK [Digital]
REIMAGINING FASHION
'Reimagining fashion for a post-COVID world' was a two-part webinar series exploring the intersection of the Sustainable Development Goals and business, building more collaborative business models and shining a spotlight on those making revolutionary changes.
The series was co-produced by Hyve Group plc, a next generation global events business whose purpose is to create unmissable events, where customers from all corners of the globe share extraordinary moments and shape industry innovation. Hyve Group plc organises over 130 trade exhibitions and conferences each year in 14 countries and employs over 1,200 staff in 17 offices worldwide. The leading portfolio of events welcomes over 1.1 million industry visitors and 37,000 exhibiting businesses.
“This collaborative series focused on how the fashion industry can become more resilient through adopting the Sustainable Development Goals and the clear need for a strong and stable recovery. ”
COMMITMENT TO ACTION
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hyve Group extended its dedication to advancing the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals beyond Pure London trade show and aimed to support their fashion industry community through the crisis with a focus on the Sustainable Development Goals for a resilient recovery.
PARTNERSHIP
The Conscious Fashion Campaign led the co-curation of the digital content series which focused on practical solutions that the fashion sector can apply to align with the Sustainable Development Goals framework. Advice was provided for those looking to build a sustainable business strategy, develop an ethical brand, and adapt during the pandemic. Industry experts and United Nations agencies shared innovative work that is driving forward the sustainability agenda and how the Sustainable Development Goals framework can move business towards responsible and just operations.
INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT
Speakers included representatives from BOTTLETOP, Inclusive Recruiting, Lenzing, TOGETHERBAND, United Nations Capital Development Fund, United Nations Office for Partnerships and United Nations Global Compact.