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In Focus

A space for ideas in motion. This section brings sustainability to life through dynamic media and storytelling that captures the conversations, creativity, and collaborations shaping the future of fashion. From thought leadership to behind-the-scenes insights, explore how vision becomes action, with sustainability in focus.

CFDA x Theory: Good Talks

A collaborative series of discussions bringing together industry leaders to explore the realities of building a more sustainable future for fashion. Through open, solution-oriented dialogue, the series unpacks challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned -offering insight, reflection, and shared knowledge from those shaping the path forward.
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CFDA x LVMH: Voices of Impact

A curated video series featuring roundtable discussions with leaders in conscious fashion and luxury. Through dynamic conversations, the series explores urgent sustainability topics -from biodiversity and circularity to climate action and innovation. Each episode brings together industry changemakers to share insights, challenge norms, and inspire collective progress toward a more regenerative fashion future.
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CFDA x Fashionphile:

A thoughtful and insightful panel discussion on luxury resale and sustainability. Moderated by CFDA Director of Professional Development Sacha Brown, the panel featured Sarah Davis, Founder and President of Fashionphile; Cynthia Power, Founder of Molte Volte; Saad Amer, Founder of Justice Environment, United Nations Consultant, and Tiffany Briseno, Celebrity Stylist and founder of Everyday Lords.
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CFDA x The RealReal: Circle of Influence Podcast Series

A collaborative podcast series hosted by industry veteran, Julie Gilhart, and CFDA's VP of Program Strategies, Education and Sustainability Initiatives, Sara Kozlowski. Featuring voices from across fashion, education, climate, and material innovation, this series explores the intersections of sustainability, equity, and creativity - spotlighting the changemakers shaping fashion’s future.
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Transformers and Change: A Narrative on Sustainability

Created in collaboration with WONDROS, this video spotlights three transformers - individuals who touched CFDA Sustainability Initiatives and are championing change in fashion through regenerative systems thinking, ingenuity, resiliency, and innovations: Angela Luna, Elaine Gold Launch Pad 2.0 and founder of ADIFF; Uyen Tran, CFDA Design Scholar Innovation 2020 Awardee, and creator of TÔMTEX; and Hillary Taymour, CFDA Member and Creative Director of Collina Strada.
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CFDA x Eileen Fisher: Social Innovator Interview

Tara St James is the Founder and Creative Director of Study NY, a contemporary women’s wear brand based in New York City that champions ethical materials and socially responsible production. This conversation explores her pioneering work in ethical fashion, focusing on how close collaboration with manufacturers, a diverse toolkit of sustainable strategies, and empowering the next generation of designers can inspire meaningful change in the industry. Viewers will get an insider’s look at what it means to blend design creativity with real-world responsibility, as seen through the lens of an award-winning social innovator.
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