{"id":58953,"date":"2021-10-07T16:29:39","date_gmt":"2021-10-07T14:29:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bd-i.de\/?post_type=portfolio&p=58953"},"modified":"2021-10-11T23:07:57","modified_gmt":"2021-10-11T21:07:57","slug":"202030-the-berlin-fashion-summit-2-ecosystems","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/www.bd-i.de\/en\/portfolio\/202030-the-berlin-fashion-summit-2-ecosystems\/","title":{"rendered":"202030 \u2013 The Berlin Fashion Summit #2 ECOSYSTEMS \u2013 How to implement Positive Impact"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The 2020s are expected to become the decade of glocal change-making \u2013 now is the chance to transform outdated systems by taking the opportunity of combining a recovery from the disturbing pandemic with all the benefits of sustainable development.<\/p>\n

In that regard \u2013 and as the best ideas come from a constructive exchange \u2013 the cooperation partners studio MM04<\/a>, Sqetch<\/a> & Beneficial Design Institute conceptualized another online format for the second edition of 202030 \u2013 The Berlin Fashion Summit<\/a> that took place at the end of August as well as for three public days in early September 7th to 9th, 2021.<\/p>\n

With the aim to encourage actions that are genuinely able to create a positive impact on society, the environment and the fashion industry itself, we welcomed people from all over the world to participate in our workshops and to watch the panel talks, keynotes, interviews and presentations all revolving around the topic:<\/p>\n

ECOSYSTEMS \u2013 How to implement positive impact?<\/h3>\n

Top-class speakers from various disciplines such as British fashion researcher Prof. Dr. Kate Fletcher, Clare Press (Wardrobe Crisis Podcast \/ Vogue Australia), futurologist Matthias Horx, Cecilie Thorsmark (Copenhagen Fashion Week) or dematerialization champion Amber Jae Slooten (The Fabricant) were conducted by a selective list of industry experts, and due to that, provided valuable insights for more than 2000 registered participants from nearly 50 different countries during the Berlin Fashion Week.<\/p>\n

The edition highlighted ecosystems as a livelihood, base and inspiration to foster life quality and holistic, agile and anti-fragile future-warded solutions for fashion. The focus was set on relationships and interactions, as to be found in the local Berlin ecosystem that presents itself as a co-creation lab and innovation network par excellence.<\/p>\n

We are very pleased with the positive feedback from the audience as well as with the results of the preliminary Pop Up Thin Tank held to rethink fashion ecosystems as well as to define & measure their potential positive impact on people and planet.<\/p>\n

These are some of the conclusions to take-away from the expert debates in order to support successful transformation within the fashion industry:<\/p>\n<\/div>

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We need immediate circular transformation, that is beneficial and accessible to everyone. We need to promote best circular practice and openly share our tools, implementing transparency and traceability.<\/p>\n

\u2013 Taking responsibility has to become rewarding \u2013 making circular practice profitable for everyone. We must support direct investments in impactful circular, beneficial solutions & innovations and \u201cput a price tag on ecological damage and resource depletion.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the hallmarks we have seen in fashion and sustainability movements over the last thirty years has been an attempt to deflect responsibility from one group onto another.\u201d
\n<\/i>(Prof. Dr. Kate Fletcher)<\/p>\n

\u2013 Therefore, we need a legal adaptation towards circularity with new laws and standards fostering positive impact and equal chances while ensuring a just transition by specifying industry bounds, providing tax cuts and subsidising best practice \u2013 through an aligned legislation that defines measurable circularity and sustainability claims.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf we understand, that not only the moulds of production have caused problems, but also the order of national economies and the logic of markets, then it's not enough to talk about a sustainable textile and fashion economy. It's about redesigning markets, economies and social contexts.\u201d
\n<\/i>(Prof. Dr. Sebastian Sierra-Barra)<\/p>\n

\u2013 It is crucial to support the cultural change, a change of mindset, that makes circularity something to aim for, \u201cto be the new cool\u201d. Positive Impact needs to become a common and holistic understanding, thinking and acting, deeply embedded in our society.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would keep it short and say that, actually, the biggest drive for change would be (\u2026) start by educating people.\u201d
\n<\/i>(Daniel Pinto)<\/p>\n

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In summary,<\/a> we can say, that a shift towards a sustainable future has to be supported by all sectors of the industry, meaning that we have to work together towards a common goal. To do so we need to clearly define measurements, standards and regulations, on a societal and legislative level. Furthermore, it is crucial to educate the consumer, producer and supplier, to give sustainability and circularity a new stand within our society. Only through an informed society we can ensure a lasting change in the fashion and textile industry towards a sustainable and circular future.<\/p>\n

The Summit came to an end for now, yet we are ready to prepare the next edition soon and for so long, summarized all available materials and resources<\/a> to make sure you won\u2019t be left out on the discussion! Enjoy and stay tuned for 2022!<\/p>\n

Enjoy and stay tuned for 2022!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>