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41 | Is the Fashion Industry Ready for Real Change?
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Tiff is a co-host of the Fashion Geek Podcast and a seasoned fashion industry professional with an extensive background in both design and education. Before joining the podcast, Tiff worked with several prominent fashion houses and has been an outspoken advocate for diversity and inclusivity in the fashion world. Known for her insightful perspectives and commitment to fostering change, Tiff offers an invaluable voice on issues of racial equity within the industry.
In this episode, you'll learn,
- The importance of the CFDA's new diversity and inclusion training program and its potential impact on the fashion industry.
- How retailers and brands can support black creatives through initiatives like the 50% pledge and other fundraising efforts.
- The role of quantitative data and structural changes in driving true inclusivity and equal opportunities for people of color in fashion.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
00:21 Meet the Hosts: Reg and Tiff
00:34 Catching Up After the Hurricane
01:37 Tiff's Online Shopping and Offline Life
02:49 Pandemic Reflections and Personal Challenges
04:18 Navigating Through Fear and Uncertainty
12:20 The Impact of Two Pandemics on Fashion
20:20 Fashion Industry's Response to Racism
25:05 Barriers to Entry in the Fashion World
29:53 Addressing Gatekeepers and Unseen Issues
30:40 Call to Action: Frameworks and Data
31:48 CFDA's Response and Initiatives
34:14 Mixed Reactions and Criticisms
41:54 The Kelly Initiative and Patrick Kelly's Legacy
50:29 The Role of Fashion in Social Change
55:34 Concluding Thoughts and Future Discussions
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