The One-Earth Fashion discussion series

This series, inspired by the correspondent report, invites to reflect and strategize on concrete transformation targets for the fashion sector. Each part of the series focusses on one of four major paradigm shifts needed to make the transformation happen.

Join us by filling the registration form below.

The series consists of four online panel discussions with the authors of the report, David Hachfeld and Elisabeth Schenk, experts on the topics and moderator Dr. Katia Dayan Vladimirova.

To further enrich the discussion, we invite participants to share their written inputs on the report, the paradigm shifts it outlines, or the targets and mesures it proposes. Please use the form at the end of this page.

More infos

  • Part 1. Material shift : from overproduction to circularity, on Monday 20th January 2025, 3 pm CET

    In times of acute overproduction, a material shift for the fashion system must go beyond replacing “unsustainable” feedstocks with more sustainable options. It includes changes in fashion design, consumption patterns and moving away from fast-fashion business models. The report calls for reducing the volumes of virgin materials and extending the use-phase of garments, which will be the two cornerstones in the expert discussion.

    Confirmed speakers

    Dr. Irene Maldini, Senior Researcher, PROLONG project, Design School Kolding in Denmark

    Yayra Agbofah, Founder of Revival (Ghana)

    Urska Trunk, Senior Campaign Manager at Changing Markets

  • Part 2. Labour and knowledge shift : from exploitation to decent work and creation with purpose, on Monday 17th February 2025, 10 am CET

    This discussion will focus on the future of work in fashion. Transforming labour in the fashion system means shifting from exploitative and monotonous work to decent, purposeful work that prioritizes skills and knowledge. This transformation requires worker empowerment, redesigned education and training, and labour practices that align with principles of circularity, quality, and sustainability. 

    Confirmed speakers

    Kalpona Akter, Founder and Executive Director of Bangladesh Center for Workers Solidarity (BCWS)

    Other speakers will be announced shortly

  • Part 3. Value shift : from extreme inequality to equitable business models and cooperation, on Monday 17th March 2025, 3 pm CET

    Redistribution is needed along the fashion value chain to support and empower sustainable businesses with decent work from raw material production through manufacturing to post-consumer activities. Transformation also requires a redistribution of value between capital, labor, and the state, as well as wage justice within the workforce. This webinar discussion will address the question of how to achieve this redistribution in a realistic and time-sensitive manner.

    Confirmed speakers

    Marian von Rappard, Co-Founder of Evolution (Vietnam) and DAWN Denim

    Other speakers will be announced shortly

  • Part 4. Power Shift : from regulation to revolution, how to install a new operation system for fashion, on Monday 7th April 2025, 10 am CET

    Shifting power in fashion requires stronger regulatory frameworks to address systemic shortcomings, enforce labour laws, and promote sustainable practices. Fostering collective bargaining and participatory decision-making, rebalancing ownership structures, and empowering individuals to act consciously are crucial steps toward creating a democratized and equitable fashion system​. This webinar will explore the regulatory evolution around and the industry, discuss fashion as the poster child of capitalism and its systemic lock-ins in terms of power relations.  

    Confirmed speakers

    Lars Fogh Mortensen, Senior Expert, European Environment Agency

    Ineke Zeldenrust, Co-Founder of Clean Clothes Campaign

  • Our panel's structure and webinar registration details

    Structure of the panel

    First, we will present engaging content: each discussion will start with an introduction to the transformation targets and proposals by the authors followed by a panel discussion with expert contributions on the issue and dynamic echo questions (60 minutes). Second, through interaction with you in crowdsourced questions round from the public chat and a lightning round summarizing remarks (30 minutes).

    All discussions will be held in English.

    Registration details

    One week before the webinar, you will receive a reminder email with access information (zoom link). After every webinar, an email with take-away points from the discussion will be sent to all registered participants, even those who could not attend.

  • Our report : One-Earth Fashion

    Full report in English

    Executive Summary in English

    Executive Summary in French

    Executive Summary in German

  • Our moderator : Dr. Katia Dayan Vladimirova

    Dr. Katia Dayan Vladimirova is the founder of Post Growth Agency, a consulting firm working with clients who are driving meaningful transformative projects related to textiles and fashion in their cities, communities, companies. She has over fifteen years of research experience and her expertise in sustainable fashion consumption and social change has been featured in VOGUE, Harper’s Bazaar, Femina.

We are interested to know your thoughts ! 

What do you think about the proposed shifts as the direction for transformation of the fashion system? What is the strongest measure to move in this direction, as discussed in the report? Which measures / topics are missing ? Let us know what you think in an input of maximum 2000 characters.