Diversity, equity and inclusion in luxury and fashion: What’s here and what’s next?

Considers the state of DEI in the fashion industry against five key pillars: body positivity, gender and sexual identity, ethnicity, race and religion, ending ageism, and social mobility.
  • Recent events such as the coronavirus pandemic and Black Lives Matter have highlighted global social inequalities and the damaging environmental impact of human activity.
  • With luxury and fashion consumers becoming increasingly vocal in relation to these movements, brands are aware of the need to meet these demands in their campaigning; however, brands are often seen to be clumsy and slow to act in an always-evolving discourse.
  • Effective DEI training and external communication are vital to building a positive brand image and delivering commercial success; fashion brands can cater to inclusive attitudes to age and body image and be mindful of...

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