Fashion and Sustainability: Understanding Luxury Fashion in a Changing World

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Brief Introduction

Get an introduction to issues, agendas and contexts relating to fashion and sustainability in a changing world.

Course Summary

Learn about the intersection of fashion and sustainability in this course. Discover ways to reduce the environmental impact of the fashion industry and explore sustainable fashion practices.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the environmental impact of the fashion industry
  • Explore sustainable fashion practices
  • Learn about circular fashion and closed-loop systems

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

    • USA: $79,000
    • India: ₹5,60,000
    • Spain: €45,000
    • USA: $79,000
    • India: ₹5,60,000
    • Spain: €45,000

    • USA: $60,000
    • India: ₹4,50,000
    • Spain: €35,000
    • USA: $79,000
    • India: ₹5,60,000
    • Spain: €45,000

    • USA: $60,000
    • India: ₹4,50,000
    • Spain: €35,000

    • USA: $67,000
    • India: ₹4,80,000
    • Spain: €40,000

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the impact of the fashion industry on the environment
  • Explore sustainable fashion practices and circular fashion
  • Develop strategies to reduce the environmental impact of the fashion industry

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Interest in fashion and sustainability
  • Basic knowledge of the fashion industry

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online self-paced
  • Video lectures
  • Interactive quizzes

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  • Sustainable Fashion
  • Fashion as Design

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Requirements

  • This course is aimed at those working in fashion, fashion education, and those with an interest in sustainability in the fashion industry.

Outline

  • Why Sustainability in Fashion? Welcome to the course Sustainability and luxury fashion What are the agendas that affect sustainability? Contextualizing Sustainability for a Changing World Sustainability issues in relation to luxury fashion Introduction to Planetary Boundaries and Human Equality Demonstrating your values through creating a draft manifesto Material Dimensions: Sourcing for luxury fashion The role of materials in luxury fashion and sustainability The challenges of sustainable sourcing The sourcing debate Informed Decision Making: tools and methods The business of fashion and sustainability: tools for measuring environmental profit and loss in luxury fashion Shifts in scale and habit Social sustainability and ethics in luxury fashion business Creative Possibilities Empowering imagination: innovative approaches Design methods Design challenge! Creative Realisation Be a changemaker Creative narratives Looking ahead

Summary of User Reviews

This fashion and sustainability course has received positive reviews from its users. Many have found the course to be informative and engaging, with a good mix of theory and practical examples. One key aspect that users found to be good is the course's emphasis on the environmental impact of the fashion industry.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Informative and engaging course
  • Good mix of theory and practical examples
  • Emphasis on the environmental impact of the fashion industry
  • Great for those interested in sustainable fashion
  • Interactive and collaborative learning experience

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course material to be repetitive
  • Course may not be suitable for those with a strong background in sustainability
  • Lack of depth in certain topics
  • Limited interaction with course instructors
  • Course may feel too basic for some users
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Dilys Williams, Nina Stevenson
London College of Fashion & Kering
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