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Fashion and Sustainability

Understanding Luxury Fashion in a Changing World

Gabrielle Miller, Nina Stevenson, Dilys Williams, and Hannah Lyons-Tsai

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is aimed at those working in fashion, fashion education, and those with an interest in sustainability in the fashion industry.

Topics Covered

Week 1 - Why Sustainability in Fashion?
Week 2 - Contextualising Sustainability for a Changing World
Week 3 - Material Dimensions: Sourcing for luxury fashion
Week 4 - Informed Decision Making: Tools and methods
Week 5 - Creative Possibilities
Week 6 - Creative Realisation

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Luxury fashion sustainability: comprehensive industry insights

According to learners, this course offers a highly relevant and comprehensive overview of sustainability in the luxury fashion industry. Students particularly value the insights from experts at Kering and the London College of Fashion, praising the high quality of the lectures and resources. It's considered an excellent foundation for professionals seeking to understand complex material dimensions and decision-making processes. While largely positive, some learners suggest that while it provides valuable theoretical context, more in-depth practical case studies could enhance its applicability for specific business roles, and those already well-versed in basic sustainability might find initial sections too general.

May be introductory for those already familiar with core sustainability concepts.

"While the topic is important, I felt some parts were a bit superficial. It's a good starting point..."

"...if you're already familiar with basic sustainability concepts, you might find it a bit repetitive initially."

"A solid introduction to sustainability in luxury fashion."

Tailored for those in luxury fashion, less for general hobbyists.

"Highly recommend for professionals looking to understand sustainability trends."

"I was expecting more actionable strategies for small businesses, but this seemed more geared towards large luxury corporations."

"Good for an overview, but for deeper dives, you'll need additional reading."

Well-researched content presented with high production value.

"The course content is well-researched and presented clearly."

"The lectures were high quality and the resources provided are excellent."

"Informative and well-produced. The historical context provided in Week 2 was insightful."

Provides highly relevant insights from leading industry experts.

"Absolutely essential for anyone in luxury fashion! The insights from Kering and LCF are invaluable."

"The instructors shared expert perspectives, making complex topics digestible."

"I particularly appreciated the module on Material Dimensions, it provided such a clear overview of sourcing challenges and innovations."

Could benefit from more practical case studies or actionable tools.

"I wished there were more case studies or interactive exercises to apply the tools."

"Some of the content felt a bit high-level and less directly applicable to my specific needs..."

"The creative possibilities week was interesting but felt less tied to practical application for my role."

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Learners who complete Fashion and Sustainability: Understanding Luxury Fashion in a Changing World will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

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We've selected 25 books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Fashion and Sustainability: Understanding Luxury Fashion in a Changing World.

Thinking, Fast and Slow

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This foundational book introduces the dual-process model of the brain, explaining the intuitive System 1 and the more deliberate System 2. Understanding these systems is crucial for recognizing cognitive biases that influence decision making. It provides essential background knowledge for anyone studying the topic. is widely cited and considered a cornerstone in behavioral economics and the psychology of judgment and decision making.

Thinking, Fast and Slow

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(Español) Pensar rápido, pensar despacio / Thinking, Fast and...

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