Interwoven: Fashion Storytelling in the time of a Climate Crisis
Interwoven, a report created by the 2023 Next Gen Assembly cohort, is for students curious to learn more about sustainable fashion; creatives looking to co-create solutions for an industry in crisis; and commercial leaders eager to work with the next generation.
Fashion is not where it should be. While it fuels livelihoods, creates beautiful commodities, and cultivates culture, it also leaves a trail of environmental destruction and social harm. Fashion requires significant effort to keep it on track to contribute to global sustainability goals.
Through the voices and stories presented in this report, eight talented youths from around the world offer a unique snapshot of the fashion industry from diverse perspectives. Their narratives are infused with optimism and hope, serving to inspire action. From reflections on the Global Fashion Summit 2023 to personal anecdotes of their experience within the Next Gen Assembly programme, they share their valuable insights and visionary outlook for the future.
The 2023 Next Gen Assembly cohort came together from across the globe and disciplines to reflect on what change within the fashion industry can look like.
About The Next Gen Assembly
The Next Gen Assembly is an impactful advocacy programme for talented students and early-career professionals, led by Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) and Centre for Sustainable Fashion’s (CSF) Fashion Values (FV) programme.
Throughout the year, the 2023 Next Gen Assembly completed CSF's Fashion Value's: Cultures online course, engaged in workshops by GFA and CSF, delivered an online masterclass, shared their manifesto in an online showcase, facilitated collaborative workshops with industry and academia and participated in the 2023 Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen, including partaking in a roundtable with global industry leaders and featuring on a panel.