In this episode, we’re talking about the policies behind sustainable fashion with fashion law expert Betina Baumgarten. Betina’s career has included years as a civil litigation attorney, a fashion stylist, a specialist in fashion law, and now a consultant to companies looking to advance their sustainability goals with real action. She’s also a tireless advocate for policy change in the industry and has authored important journal articles on critical topics in fashion law. 

We cover a lot in this episode, including:

Labeling, and how it can underpin a level of transparency necessary to hold brands accountable to their sustainable claims

The resale market, and how it can be better supported with new regulations and a legal framework to better support a sustainable fashion mission

Resources:  

GQ: on Issey Miyake

Vogue Business: on Burberry

Betina Baumgarten: Tag: You Are It. Revising labels as a first step towards transparency in the fashion industry

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