Episode notes
In this special episode, host Lauren Petrovic takes you behind the scenes at the 19th Annual Sustainable Business and Design Conference at the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she moderated a dynamic panel on “Powering the Next Generation of Responsible Luxury.”
Joined by industry leaders Tiffany Stevens, Malyia McNaughton, and Wendy Waugh, this conversation dives into how luxury brands are redefining sustainability — not as a trend, but as a core business imperative.
Together, they explore:
- Transparency in the supply chain — from diamonds to fabric mills
- The rise of upcycling, heirloom redesign, and secondhand markets
- Consumer expectations and the future of ethical sourcing
- Private equity’s growing role in ESG accountability
- How the next generation of creatives is shaping luxu ...
Keywords
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