It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

Scott Lipinski

European Industry / Status Report

9 December 2024

4 minutes

A report—Status of European Fashion—by the European Fashion Alliance underscores the urgency of change within the European fashion industry and provides a roadmap for how industry stakeholders can collaborate to build a more sustainable, innovative, and inclusive future.

European Fashion Needs Specific Roadmaps, New Generation of Skilled Professionals

A report by the European Fashion Alliance (EFA) explores the region’s fashion industry, renowned for creativity and innovation, detailing the hurdles, opportunities, and strategies for advancing towards a more sustainable and technologically integrated future.

Staff Writer

Fashion Education / FCG Initiative

4 September 2023

2 minutes

From entry-level courses to certified professional education options, the Academy will provide a comprehensive range of opportunities to support a student's growth and development.

Fashion Council Germany Launches Education Platform to Meet Needs of Modern Industry

Fashion Council Germany has launched an online educational platform for designers and established brands to continuously learn and realise innovative ideas, with ambitious aims to encompass not just Germany but the whole of Europe.

Staff Writer

Fashion Footprint / Germany

27 May 2022

6 minutes

Germany is one of the largest fashion markets in the world and home to many internationally renowned fashion brands such as Adidas, Puma and Hugo Boss. Therefore, trends and practices from Germany have a significant impact on the environment worldwide. The German Fashion Footprint study examines the industry's environmental footprint based on five main factors: greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, air pollution, water consumption and agricultural land use.

We Want to Become a Role Model in Europe and Eventually to the World

In March this year, Fashion Council Germany (FCG) published a landmark report on the environmental impact of the German fashion industry titled German Fashion Footprint. The first of a kind, the report is a treasure trove of information. The Council's Managing Director Scott Lipinski talks about the lessons learnt and the way forward in this freewheeling interview.