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Food for Thought: Conscious By Design
Our Food for Thought discussion series continues virtually on Thursday, September 17, as we partner with Theory, who recently launched their platform Theory for Good: Conscious by Design, which is a conscious commitment to create sustainable solutions for their products, people and planet. This conversation on eco-friendly fashion will take place between the brand’s SVP and Global Head of Raw Materials and Sustainability, Wendy Waugh; and photojournalist, sustainable fashion blogger, and labor rights activist, Aditi Mayer. In recent years there’s become a growing awareness of the level of pollution and environmental damage brought about by the fashion industry. As clothing labels and retailers work steadily to become more environmentally-friendly and to examine their own supply chains, production methods, and recycling plans, there is a growing desire by consumers to put their dollars behind companies with sustainable missions and products. Join us as the two speakers discuss the future of fashion and sustainability and answer questions submitted anonymously from the public ahead of time.
The event will take place on @BFPLNY’s Instagram Live, as part of #BFPLatHome digital programming.
The Food for Thought monthly series explores themes related to wellness and sustainability. Hear from influential voices from various fields and be a part of the conversation during the Q&A segment. This series will take place digitally on the third Thursday of each month, through November 2020.
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ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:
Wendy Waugh is the SVP and Global Head of Raw Materials and Sustainability for Theory, a contemporary brand headquartered in New York City. In her 20 years at Theory she has been a driving force for change and a talented problem solver. Wendy is a hands-on executive with a wide range of expertise and experience. Amongst her many accomplishments are developing and putting into place two different product management systems, leading raw material and design operations teams, and implementing change towards innovation and sustainability in all aspects of the business. Wendy has a passion for creative thinking, both at work and in her life outside of work where she is an accomplished fine artist who focuses on large-scale figurative art.
Aditi Mayer is a photojournalist, sustainable fashion blogger, and labor rights activist based out of Los Angeles. Her work explores the intersections of style, sustainability, and social justice–looking at the fashion industry through a lens of decolonization and intersectionality. In 2021, she will be spending one year as National Geographic Digital Storyteller to document to social + environmental impacts of India’s fashion supply chain. She can be found online @aditimayer or through her blog, ADIMAY.com.
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