Course Summary
This course explores the concept of sustainability in the fashion industry, covering topics such as eco-friendly materials, ethical labor practices, and circular economy models.Key Learning Points
- Learn about the environmental and social impacts of the fashion industry
- Discover sustainable fashion design and production techniques
- Explore circular economy models and their application in the fashion industry
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $75,000 - $125,000
- USA: $75,000 - $125,000
- USA: $45,000 - $90,000
- USA: $75,000 - $125,000
- USA: $45,000 - $90,000
- USA: $60,000 - $100,000
Related Topics for further study
- Sustainable fashion
- Circular economy
- Ethical labor practices
- Eco-friendly materials
- Corporate social responsibility
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the concept of sustainability in the fashion industry
- Analyze the environmental and social impacts of the fashion industry
- Apply sustainable fashion design and production techniques
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of the fashion industry
- Interest in sustainability and environmental issues
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced
- Video lectures
- Interactive assignments
Similar Courses
- Circular Fashion: Design, Science and Value in a Sustainable Clothing Industry
- Fashion as Design
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Fashion Designer
- Founder of Eco-Age
Related Books
Description
Sometimes when we say we work with sustainable fashion people look at us like... "Mmmm, is it really possible for something like fashion to be sustainable?" And let's face it, people are right being suspicious. If anything the fashion industry has become increasingly unsustainable over the last decades, using more and more natural resources and creating more and more waste.
Knowledge
- You will broaden your knowledge on sustainable fashion, sustainable business models, circular economy and related concepts.
- You will understand the challenges and opportunities brands face when they try to create or transition into sustainable business models.
- You will learn the basic vocabulary and tools to discuss sustainable business models’ ideas and concepts
- in the context of fashion.
- You will be inspired by case examples from the fashion industry, and learn the details of their innovative and sustainable business models.
Outline
- Introduction
- Is Sustainability a Unicorn?
- A View From the Copenhagen Fashion Summit 2019
- The SocioLog.dx Experience: A Global Expert Study on Sustainable Fashion
- Meet Ana and Kirsti
- Three Key Concepts
- More than Garments
- A Sustainable Mess
- Business Model Theory
- Sustainable Business Models in Fashion
- A Forest of Options
- Sustainable Business Model Theory
- PUMA "Forever Better"
- Chapter 1 & Chapter 2
- If Fashion is Going to Clean Up its Act, We Need to Stop Talking about Sustainability
- Circular Economy in Fashion
- Circular Fashion
- Circular Challenges
- Kerli Kant Hvass on Circular Fashion
- Brands Going Circular
- Lease A Jeans, MUD Jeans
- The Circular Rather than the Linear Economy
- Video: The Fashion Show
- Organisational Approaches to Sustainable Fashion
- Approaches to Sustainability
- Sustainable Startups
- The Big Brands
- Financial Viability of Innovative Business Models in Clothing
- Partners and Tensions
- Fashion Tensions
- Lori Devito on Sustainable Partnerships
- Sustainable Partnerships
- Brands, You Have to Team Up!
- Alliances Rather than Solo-Runs
- Course assessment
Summary of User Reviews
The Sustainable Fashion course on Coursera has received positive reviews from its users. Many users appreciate the course's approach to sustainability and its emphasis on ethical fashion production. However, some users have criticized the course's lack of depth and limited resources. Overall, the course has received an above-average rating from users.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Approach to sustainability and emphasis on ethical fashion productionPros from User Reviews
- Provides a good introduction to sustainable fashion concepts
- Engaging and well-structured course material
- Excellent for beginners who are interested in sustainability and fashion
- Includes practical exercises that help users develop their sustainable fashion skills
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course to be too basic and lacking in depth
- Limited resources for further exploration and research
- Some users found the quizzes and assessments to be too easy
- Not suitable for users who are already familiar with sustainable fashion concepts
Kirsti Reitan Andersen
4.8 Raiting
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