"Fashion Futuring" - Designing for a Sustainable and Authentic Future
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The fashion industry, a colossal employer and a major driver of global consumption, stands at a critical crossroads. In this compelling episode of Signal Shift, Raakhee welcomes Dr. Clarice Garcia, a leading researcher and future strategist behind the innovative "Fashion Futuring" methodology. They dive deep into how cultural patterns, values, and even identity are intertwined with what we wear, and how these forces can drive systemic transitions towards regenerative futures. Dr. Garcia challenges the notion of sustainability as merely material changes, advocating for a profound cultural shift that redefines our relationship with clothing. From the alarming speed of micro-trends and the perils of digital fashion to the power of authenticity and small-scale activism, discover how "Fashion Futuring" inspires positive imagination and concrete action for a more hopeful and human-centered future in an industry that impacts us all.
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Chapters
1. "Fashion Futuring" - Designing for a Sustainable and Authentic Future (00:00:00)
2. Exploring Fashion as a Lens for the Future of Work (00:00:40)
3. Why Fashion? Trends and Consumption (00:05:10)
4. How Image-Driven Culture Fuels Unsustainable Fashion (00:08:20)
5. Bridging the Divide: Aligning Individual Expression with Collective Sustainability (00:12:04)
6. Digital Fashion: A Lazy Answer to a Complex Problem (00:17:46)
7. From Self-Expression to Care: Radical Shifts in Fashion's Underlying Values (00:20:40)
8. Authenticity and Small-Scale Activism: Carving Out a Future in the Age of AI (00:25:50)
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