17 Aug FEL CEO Speaking at United Nations Webinar

The Fashion Impact Fund’s multifaceted mission aims to empower women, combat poverty and discrimination, and promote positive change within the fashion industry. By investing in women’s education and employment, the Fashion Impact Fund aims to create lasting and transformative impact on women’s lives, communities, and the sector.

With the FC Designer Workspace filled with female designers and students from all different backgrounds at the moment, it is important to share this topic of discussion and how their brands could make a sustainable impact on the industry. 

Fashion-Enter Ltd recently became a proud member of the United Nations Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network network, courtesy of the Fashion Impact Fund, and is dedicated to develop and share strategies to provide an ethical and sustainable way forward for the fashion industry. On the 16th and 17th August FEL’s CEO, Jenny Holloway took part in the 2 hr United Nations Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network webinar. Jenny spoke on the topic of: Driving Decent Work and Economic Growth: A Conscious Approach to Fashion and Home, with the discussion centring on responsible sourcing, fair trade practices, and sustainable production methods, that will enhance the wellbeing of both workers and the environment.

Jenny said: “What an inspiring group of women! I was absolutely overwhelmed by the talent and commitment of these amazing women today. Thank you to the Conscious Fashion Campaign 2023 Digital Convening for bringing together us CEOs; we were from different corners of the planet but we all truly care and make a difference in our glorious fashion industry. Their commitment to the sustainability of ethical fashion is astonishing. We work with a over 78 brands in our fashion Studio and then a further 9 brands at our FC Designer Workspace and the information gleaned today on emerging sustainable markets and ethical fashion strategies will be warmly received.”

“Thank-you again to Kerry and Megan at Fashion Impact Fund.”

Seminar overview: In a world where fast fashion and mass production dominate the industry, it is imperative to address the urgent need for responsible practices in the fashion and home sectors. Sustainable Development Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth aims to promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all. The United Nations Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network is hosted the panel ‘Driving Decent Work and Economic Growth: A Conscious Approach to Fashion and Home’ to discuss how sector-led initiatives can contribute to SDG 8 by providing fair employment opportunities, promoting workers’ rights, and fostering economic growth in local communities. Through responsible sourcing, fair trade practices, and sustainable production methods, we can enhance the well-being of both workers and the environment.

Attendees included: Rachael Dana, Yasmin Rjhenry, Aditi Mayer, Marina Spadafora, Tracy Reese, Krysta Cullins, Kaley Roshitsh,  Kerry Bannigan, Madhu Vaishnav, Ayesha, Devon Feldmeth, Isabelle Rome and Beth Davy.

The United Nations Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network is a joint initiative of the United Nations Office for Partnerships and the Fashion Impact Fund in collaboration with the Division for Sustainable Development Goals – United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs.