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VOICES 2021: The Fashion System’s Push to Evolve

In the second session of BoF’s annual gathering, Balenciaga CEO Cedric Charbit, Ellen MacArthur, Tommy Hilfiger and others addressed virtual fashion, circularity and forging authentic collaborations. Elle announced it would stop publishing images of animal fur.
Tommy Hilfiger, Jillian Mercado, Indya Moore and Halima Aden discuss inclusivity and cross-cultural partnerships a BoF's annual VOICES gathering.
Tommy Hilfiger, Jillian Mercado, Indya Moore and Halima Aden discuss inclusivity and cross-cultural partnerships a BoF's annual VOICES gathering. (Getty)
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What will the next chapter of the fashion system look like? In a market that’s been reshaped by the coronavirus pandemic, brands need to evolve their business models to adapt to the demands of a rapidly changing world. For the industry leaders and change-makers who gathered Thursday at VOICES, virtual fashion, sustainability, animal fur and inclusivity were all top of mind.

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