In the face of an uncertain world, priorities are ever-evolving for consumers, brands and investors. On this background, the fashion industry can act as an inspirational forerunner for investment in long-term social and environmental sustainability, beyond short-term financial incentives. The CEO Agenda 2020 highlights eight sustainable priorities, which could help the fashion industry to reassess […]
Job Opportunity: Creative SME R&D Programme Manager
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Business for Fashion, Textiles and Technology (BFTT) team to manage and oversee the development of our Creative SME R&D Support Programme. The Programme to date has supported R&D innovation in the following fields: bio-material development; food and metal waste initiatives; sustainable woven and non-woven textiles for interiors, […]
The Fashion District Announces Tech Start-Ups Shortlist
The Fashion District, in collaboration with the Fashion Innovation Agency at London College of Fashion, UAL, has announced the shortlist for the second edition of Retail Futures. The Innovation Challenge Prize calls upon fashion and tech companies to bring new tech solutions for the industry’s challenges and drive future growth in the fashion industry. It […]