Round table 3: International communities

Fashion, intrinsically international, is enriched by local singularities while forging links between cities and cultures. This round table looks at how local issues, such as sustainability, creativity and access to technology, can be found on a large scale and complement each other. In the US, the data-driven approach and the rise of AI are transforming the sector. Japan, while maintaining an apparent calm, is undergoing similar cultural influences. In China, a post-COVID economic upheaval is redefining the landscape. Africa, with growing pride in its roots, is opening up to globalisation. However, missing links in the production chain and systemic challenges persist, underlining the importance of global collaboration to enrich the creativity and diversity of fashion. Speakers: Caroline Fabre, Conseillère Executive, YOHJI YAMAMOTO Carole Sabas, Consultante, Auteure Jenke Ahmed Tailly, Styliste et Directeur Artistique Mao Jihong, Co-fondateur, EXCEPTION of MIXMIND Simone Cipriani, Fondateur, Ethical Fashion Initiative of The International Trade Centre (ITC)