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Vanessa Mardirossian

PhD Candidate Concordia University
Vanessa Mardirossian

Vanessa Mardirossian holds a Fashion Design Bachelor from Paris (1992-1996) and a Master of Arts in Textile Design from London (1996-1998). With over two decades of experience in the European and Canadian fashion industry, she brings a wealth of practical knowledge to her current role as a PhD Candidate in the School of Graduate Studies at Concordia University (INDI program, 2017-2024). Her  research, centered around Textile Ecoliteracy, bridges the realms of Design, Environmental Health, and Ecology, with a specific focus on sustainable dyes.

 
 
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Circularity Narratives / Yee Chain International Interview
Unified standards, greater efficiency, and reduced fragmentation could be the shared goal of the future for the industry. However, achieving this would be incredibly challenging; hence tailoring solutions to specific contexts while ensuring coherence and interoperability across different regions is the way forward.

Falling into the Blame Game Is Counter-Productive for all in the Value Chain

  • Subir Ghosh

16 April 2025
Circularity Narratives / New Study Interview
Circular fashion dresses up the idea that the industry can carry on doing exactly what they're doing, and this will change everything.

As Narratives Go Around in Circles, a New Fashion System Will Have to Emerge at Some Point

  • Subir Ghosh

19 March 2025
 
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Circularity Narratives / ESCF Project Report
Participation in ESCF was not token—it demanded deep engagement from all. For Yee Chain, this meant drawing from years of hands-on trials in circular textile manufacturing. As supply chain partners, it was committed to share its existing knowledge and to advance development/ use of new knowledge and tools to actively contribute to the project.

Enabling Systemic Circularity and a Collective Push for Industry-Wide Change

  • Subir Ghosh

18 April 2025
Circularity Narratives / Crystal International Interview
To support actions against climate crisis, Crystal International announced in March 2022 its commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. It is part of Forum for the Future's Enabling Systemic Circularity in Fashion project. Forum for the Future is a leading international sustainability organisation focused on enabling systemic and urgent action in three potentially game-changing areas.

Focus Should Be on Collective Responsibility that Foster Transparency and Shared Accountability

  • Subir Ghosh

17 April 2025
 
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Retail Prospects / India Story Commentary
The untapped potential of India’s smaller cities is expected to drive the next phase of retail growth. A research report indicates that 60% of the country’s retail growth in the next 2-3 years will come from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.

Retail in India – 2025: A Promising Future Backed by Insights and Statistics

  • Susil S Dungarwal

2 January 2025
Going Circular / State of Industry Report
The urgency of the climate, ecological and social challenges we face today demand that circular innovations scale and achieve their full potential. Yet, despite the heavy investments into new technologies, many innovations fail or do not scale.

Sustained Intention Critical to Shaping Circularity in Fashion Sector, Argues New Report

  • Special Correspondent

22 January 2025