LVMH and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) have collaborated on a video series titled "Voices of Impact," focusing on sustainability in fashion and luxury. The series will premiere on Tuesday during Earth Week and will be available on LVMH and CFDA digital channels, aiming to inspire positive action by featuring leaders from the fashion and luxury industries.
Advancing Sustainability in Fashion and Luxury
The series exemplifies LVMH’s ongoing dedication to elevating environmental standards within the fashion and luxury sector. Aligned with the Group’s Life 360 program, which outlines sustainable development goals for all LVMH Maisons by 2023, 2026, and 2030, the series delves into critical topics such as biodiversity, social and environmental innovation, circularity, regeneration, purpose-driven values and design, and climate action. Each session will feature insights from change-makers including ESG stewards, brand executives, independent founders, design practitioners, social innovators, and educators.
Hélène Valade, LVMH's Director of Environmental Development, expressed pride in the partnership with CFDA, emphasizing the importance of amplifying discussions on sustainability within the fashion and luxury sector. Valade underscored LVMH's belief that environmental performance serves as a catalyst for innovation, creativity, and excellence, asserting its integral role in all aspects of design and manufacturing. She reiterated LVMH's commitment to supporting initiatives that encourage artisans and designers to adopt sustainable materials and practices, thus driving positive change across the industry.
Fostering Collaboration and Driving Sustainable Change: Insights from CFDA
Steven Kolb, CEO of the CFDA, expressed gratitude for the collaboration with LVMH during Earth Week, highlighting the significance of the co-created series of plenary talks. He emphasized how these conversations connect CFDA and LVMH global communities, showcasing their shared values and commitment to transformative change in the fashion industry. Kolb noted their united effort to inspire action and accelerate progress towards positive environmental outcomes.
The series comprises six compelling digital episodes, each delving into crucial themes shaping the future of sustainability in the fashion and luxury industries. Explore topics including "Powering a Just Transformation," "Biodiversity," "The Heart of Innovation," "Circularity x Regeneration by Design," "Creative Capital: Designing Purposeful Growth," and "Climate Action: Fusion Energy."