Anna Kelles, Ph.D.
New York State Assembly
Assemblymember – Fashion Act Sponsor
Q&A: The Fashion Act deep dive: The latest updates, implications, and strategies to get ahead
10:40
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11:00
The Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act has the capacity to become one of the most influential pieces of legislation to drive sustainable change in the US fashion market. From mandatory due dilligence, required achievement of science-based targets, and higher standards of water and chemical stewardship, the Fashion Act addresses some of the most pressing challenges in the industry today.
In this quick-fire Q&A with Assemblymember Anna Kelles, an industry expert and the Assembly legislator championing this bill, we’ll hear the latest on the Fashion Act, how stakeholders can play their part in ensuring the Act can reach its transformative potential, and the implications for brands. We’ll discuss:
- What specific provisions within the Fashion Act will have the most transformative impact on the apparel industry?
- How can brands get ahead to proactively align their strategies with the objectives of the Fashion Act?
- What would success look like for the Fashion Act? How will it influence the global fashion industry?