Advancing a Sustainable Fashion and Textile Ecosystem
Are you a high school or college student that's interested in learning about remanufacturing textiles, biomimicry, textile to textile production, blockchain, or even visiting Guatemala to explore intergenerational design practices? Do you want to learn how to intergrate Web3 tech into the production process, analyze zero party data to generate historical patterns with AI, work with recycled textiles, or engage in local artisan manufacturing? How about producing an eternal runway show from trash? If any of this excites you, then the Fusion Fashion Tech Society is the place for you to grow!
As A Fusion Fashion Tech Society Member
- Participate in cutting-edge workshops and technical seminars that focus on the latest sustainable practices.
- Engage in exciting projects that encourage creative problem-solving and innovation.
- Network with industry leaders and fellow students who share your passion for sustainability.
- Receive access to exclusive internship opportunities that pave the way for your career in sustainable fashion.
- Invaluable mentorship and sponsorship opportunities for students, from industry experts.
- Access to cutting-edge research that keeps your skills at the forefront of sustainability and circularity in fashion.
Human-Centered Transformation
We exist to make fashion more humane and our programming is designed to equip students with opportunities to actively engage in the sustainable and circular fashion revolution. Our programs immerse you in hands-on projects and collaborations that bridge the gap between creativity and technology. You’ll gain insights into circular economy principles and learn how to apply them in real-world contexts, enhancing both your skills and your resume.
As proud members of the United Nations Fashion and Lifestyle Network, we have partnered with global organizations, university systems, and creators to advance systemic transformation in the industry. Through our three interconnected pillars, we are catalyzing a young, creator-led industry revolution centered on slow fashion, inclusive innovation, and human-centric design.
Our Global Corporate Partners
Our Global Corporate Partner Program is designed to integrate sustainable and circular practices into the fashion industry by engaging sustainability focused students from high schools and universities. Our corporate partners gain access to highly engaged students eager to learn and deepen their understanding of sustainable, ethical, and circular principles throughout the product lifecycle.
- Different levels of engagement opportunities tailored to partnership commitment.
- Opportunities to host educational seminars and professional development events with FFTS.
- Employee engagement through FFTS-led training sessions focused on sustainability practices and new technologies.
- Prominent roles in FFTS events, including speaking opportunities at the annual summit and access to exclusive research.
- Direct influence on our annual Fusion Fashion Tech Summit panel content and internal curriculum to align with industry needs, particularly at the Platinum partnership level.
OUR THREE PILLARS OF CREATOR-LED INDUSTRY TRANSFORMATION
Human-Centric Design Thinking
- Fostering a design philosophy that prioritizes the well being of workers, communities, and the environment
- Developing curriculum and programs on user-centered design, adaptive manufacturing, and data ethics
- Encouraging student projects that explore the intersection of fashion, technology, and social impact
Inclusive Tech Empowerment
- Equipping underrepresented students with crucial skills in emerging fashion technologies like AR/VR, AI, and blockchain
- Facilitating mentorship, internships, and career pathways in fashion tech and digital fashion
- Amplifying diverse voices and perspectives to drive innovation in the industry
Slow Fashion Innovation
- Promoting design principles and business models centered on durability, repairability, and circularity
- Providing training and resources on sustainable materials, production methods, and supply chain management
- Incubating student-led initiatives that challenge fast fashion norms and champion slow, ethical consumption
Fusion is a new society for the future of the fashion industry and the creators that will lead and drive sustainable innovation and systemic transformation at scale.
Enter a world where the fashion and apparel industry is powered by a diverse workforce of innovative problem-solvers, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to create a sustainable, circular economy.
Through our programs and initiatives, we aim to break down barriers, amplify underrepresented voices, and accelerate the transition to a more ethical, consumer-focused future for fashion and retail.
Fusion Fashion Tech Society is a proud member of the United Nations Fashion and Lifestyle Network. The network plays a key role in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by connecting industry stakeholders, media, governments, and UN entities.
The UN Fashion and Lifestyle Network, led by the UN Office for Partnerships and the Fashion Impact Fund, advocates for transparent, inclusive engagement, fostering collaboration and innovation.
The UN Fashion and Lifestyle Network, led by the UN Office for Partnerships and the Fashion Impact Fund, advocates for transparent, inclusive engagement, fostering collaboration and innovation.
By investing in these critical areas, we aim to cultivate a new wave of fashion leaders who will build a more sustainable, equitable, and people-focused industry - one that puts the wellbeing of workers, consumers, and the environment at the heart of everything they do.
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