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Apr 1, 2020
Fashion Is “The New Paradigm of Personal Choice in a Time of Urgency” | Worldwide Talks 2020
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Susan Rockefeller shared with us her point of view when it comes to Fashion and the Environment. “We need to ask ourselves how much of the Earth’s resources must be continued to exhaust to satisfy our desires and how much do we really need?”. She made amazing points, such as “Fashion has a complex relationship with our environment. It’s been an inspiration for designers who literally design ideas, images, and color choices directly from the beauty of flora, fauna, and wildlife for the natural world. Alexander McQueen said there is no better designer than nature, but still fashion continues to exploit our soil, water, raw materials, energy and human labor.” Watch the full panel to learn more and share your opinion with us!

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Ali-Pew
Ali
Pew
Fashion Director, goop

Ali Pew, Fashion Director at Goop, a place on the web where food, shopping, and mindfulness collide—where the ever-evolving intent is to make every choice count. We’re all resource strapped, so goop hopes to surface the very best experiences, recipes, products, and advice.

Susan-Rockefeller
Susan Rockefeller
Artist, Activist & Founder, Musings

Rockefeller is a documentary filmmaker whose award-winning films have appeared on HBO and PBS. She’s also a designer of inspirational jewelry. She is the founder and editor in chief of Musings. She also designs themed jewelry that fits her work.

Kenneth-Cole
Kenneth
Cole
Founder & Chief Creative Officer Kenneth Cole and Founder & Chairman, The Mental Health Coalition

Kenneth Cole is an American designer, social activist, and visionary who believes business and philanthropy are interdependent. His global company, Kenneth Cole Productions, creates modern, versatile, and functional footwear, clothing, and accessories that make daily dressing effortless for Men, Women, and Kids. The brand spans over 28 product categories with 27 licensed partners. For over 35 years, Kenneth Cole has leveraged his passion and unique brand platform to make a meaningful impact on people’s wardrobes, as well as in underserved communities.

Kenneth joined amfAR’s board of directors in 1987, and on World AIDS Day in 2004, he assumed chairmanship. Under his leadership of 14 years, amfAR was instrumental in significant breakthroughs in AIDS research, treatment, and prevention for the betterment of millions globally.

In 2016, Kenneth accepted an appointment as a UNAIDS International Goodwill Ambassador with the goal of helping to end AIDS as a public health crisis by 2030.In 2003, Kenneth joined the board of trustees of the Sundance Institute and has supported advocated for the need for independent story telling.

After the devastating earthquake in Haiti in 2010, Kenneth opened a Health Center in Cité Soleil, serving the most underserved population in the northern hemisphere, in an effort to enable access to basic healthcare services to over 1.5 million Haitians in need.In 2020, in the midst of the COVID 19 crisis, Kenneth launched an initiative to address what was arguably an even larger pandemic: Mental Health.

The Mental Health Coalition (MHC), a coalition of the nation’s leading mental health organizations, brands, and individuals who have joined forces to end the debilitating stigma surrounding mental health and to change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.

The Coalition’s mission is to build a like-minded community who will work together to destigmatize all mental health conditions, and enable equitable access to vital resources and support for all. The Mental
Health Coalition was formed with the understanding that the mental health crisis is fueled by a pervasive and devastating stigma, preventing millions of individuals from being able to seek the critical treatment they need. MHC is committed to not relent until mental health is no longer associated with stigma, shame, or judgement and all people feel empowered to openly discuss and address their individual mental health needs.

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