Opinion

Fashion’s New Legacy

Legacy Summit was a first for the Australian fashion industry. Created by Melissa Tually of Ndless: The New Normal and of Fashion Revolution Australia & New Zealand, topics explored included #metoo for garment workers; the challenges and beauty of producing abroad and locally; the importance of collaboration; and how Generation Z is driving change.

Celeste Tesoriero is a designer and sustainability consultant. She was formerly sustainability manager for Roland Mouret.

Legacy Summit was a first for the Australian fashion industry. An international and varied cast of speakers - including Dr Martin Rice, Acting CEO and Head of Research at The Climate Council; the President and Co-Founder of Vestiaire Collective Fanny Moizant; and some of Australia’s brightest designers such as Kit X’s Kit Willow - covered hot topics within the responsible f…