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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.
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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
Read more
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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Provides a comprehensive guide to sustainable fashion, and covers everything from the design process to the marketing of sustainable fashion.
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Provides a practical guide to sustainable fashion, and offers tips on how to make more ethical and environmentally friendly choices when buying clothes.
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Investigates the hidden costs of fast fashion, and exposes the environmental and social impacts of the industry.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the environmental and social impacts of the fashion industry, and offers solutions for making fashion more sustainable.
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Provides a comprehensive guide to sustainable fashion, and covers everything from the history of the industry to the latest trends in sustainable design.
Explores the relationship between fashion and sustainability, and provides practical guidance for designers on how to create more sustainable fashion.
Provides a comprehensive guide to sustainable fashion, and covers everything from the history of the industry to the latest trends in sustainable design.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the history of fashion, and includes a chapter on sustainable fashion.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the sustainability challenges facing the fashion industry, and offers solutions for making fashion more sustainable.
Provides a behind-the-scenes look at the world of Vogue magazine, and includes a section on sustainable fashion.
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Examines the role of choice in decision making, and the challenges of making decisions in a world with too many options.
Explores the psychological and social factors that influence decision making, including biases and heuristics.
Ariely explores the many ways in which our decisions are not rational, revealing the systematic and predictable errors we make. is highly relevant to understanding the biases discussed in several of the online courses. It serves as valuable additional reading to complement theoretical knowledge with real-world examples of irrationality.
Practical guide to decision making, providing 50 models and tools for making better choices.
Nobel Prize-winning exploration of the two systems of thinking, and how they influence decision making.
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Explores the use of nudges, or subtle interventions, to influence decision making and promote positive outcomes.
Schwartz argues that an overload of choices can lead to increased anxiety, indecision, and dissatisfaction. is highly relevant to understanding the psychological impact of decision making in modern society, a theme that resonates with courses on consumer psychology and behavioral economics. It provides a deeper understanding of the challenges individuals face when making choices.
Provides a cognitive perspective on decision making, focusing on the role of intuition and expertise.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the cognitive processes involved in decision making, including both rational and irrational decision-making.
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Time
18 hours
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Institutions
Kering
London College of Fashion
Instructors
Gabrielle Miller
Nina Stevenson
Dilys Williams
Hannah Lyons-Tsai
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