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Sustainable Fashion

Instructor: Kirsti Reitan Andersen et al.

Duration: 6.00

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Cost:

Free

Provider:

Coursera

Certificate:

Paid Certification

Language:

English

Start Date:

24th Jul, 2023

Course Overview

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Updated in [March 06th, 2023]

This course provides an overview of business model theory and how it can be used to create more sustainable fashion businesses. Participants will learn about the challenges and opportunities of implementing circular business models, as well as various tools used to measure and report on sustainability. Through examining real-world fashion brands, participants will gain an understanding of the overall challenges and potential solutions for businesses to become more sustainable. At the end of the course, participants will be able to think about business model theory in new ways and apply strategies to manage business model innovation towards sustainable practices.

[Applications]
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to apply business model theory to fashion businesses in order to create more sustainable practices. They will be able to think about business model theory in new ways and apply strategies to manage business model innovation towards sustainable practices. Additionally, participants will be able to use various tools to measure and report about sustainability.

[Career Paths]
1. Sustainable Fashion Designer: Sustainable fashion designers create clothing and accessories that are made from sustainable materials and produced in an environmentally friendly way. They must have a good understanding of the latest trends in sustainable fashion and be able to create designs that are both stylish and sustainable. As the demand for sustainable fashion increases, this job position is becoming more popular and in-demand.

2. Sustainable Fashion Consultant: Sustainable fashion consultants help companies and individuals to make their fashion practices more sustainable. They provide advice on how to reduce waste, use sustainable materials, and create more sustainable production processes. They also help to educate people on the importance of sustainable fashion and how to make better choices when it comes to their wardrobe.

3. Sustainable Fashion Educator: Sustainable fashion educators are responsible for teaching people about the importance of sustainable fashion and how to make better choices when it comes to their wardrobe. They may work in schools, universities, or other educational institutions, or they may work independently to provide workshops and seminars on sustainable fashion.

4. Sustainable Fashion Researcher: Sustainable fashion researchers are responsible for researching and developing new sustainable fashion materials and production processes. They must have a good understanding of the latest trends in sustainable fashion and be able to identify new materials and processes that are both sustainable and stylish. As the demand for sustainable fashion increases, this job position is becoming more popular and in-demand.

[Education Paths]
1. Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Fashion: This degree program focuses on the development of sustainable fashion practices, from design to production. Students learn about the environmental and social impacts of fashion, and how to create sustainable fashion products. They also learn about the latest trends in sustainable fashion, and how to use technology to create more sustainable products.

2. Master of Science in Sustainable Fashion Design: This degree program focuses on the design of sustainable fashion products. Students learn about the latest trends in sustainable fashion, and how to use technology to create more sustainable products. They also learn about the environmental and social impacts of fashion, and how to create sustainable fashion products.

3. Master of Science in Sustainable Fashion Management: This degree program focuses on the management of sustainable fashion businesses. Students learn about the latest trends in sustainable fashion, and how to use technology to create more sustainable products. They also learn about the environmental and social impacts of fashion, and how to create sustainable fashion businesses.

4. Doctor of Philosophy in Sustainable Fashion: This degree program focuses on the research of sustainable fashion. Students learn about the latest trends in sustainable fashion, and how to use technology to create more sustainable products. They also learn about the environmental and social impacts of fashion, and how to create sustainable fashion research.

The development of sustainable fashion is an ever-evolving field, and these degree paths provide students with the knowledge and skills to stay ahead of the curve. With the increasing demand for sustainable fashion, these degree paths are becoming more popular and in-demand. As the industry continues to grow, these degree paths will become even more important for those looking to make a career in sustainable fashion.

Course Syllabus

Introduction

We often meet people who love fashion! We also meet people who say they couldn't care less about fashion. Or people who find one pair of pants that they really like and then buy 10 pairs to make sure they have pants to wear for a few years. The fascinating thing about fashion is that everybody uses clothes every day. No matter where you live or how much money you have. It is something we all share. Therefore clothing is also an incredibly interesting starting point for a discussion about sustainability. It is something we can all relate to in one way or another. And as clothing is something we all wear, imagine the impact it could have if the fashion industry was to become more sustainable. In the last several years consumers have become increasingly aware of the unsustainable social and environmental practices of the fashion industry. To respond to this increase in critical consumers and survive as a business - also in the long term - fashion companies need to find more sustainable ways of doing business. In this module, you will meet representatives from the industry who will briefly introduce you to some of the fundamental challenges and opportunities for practicing sustainability. Moreover, you will meet us, Ana and Kirsti, who have the extreme pleasure of guiding you throughout this course.

Three Key Concepts

In this module, you will be introduced to 3 key concepts: The fashion industry, sustainability and business models. With these 3 concepts, you will be able to decode the past, present and future of sustainable fashion.

Sustainable Business Models in Fashion

This module introduces you to a few inspirational brands and companies that work hard to create more sustainable business models. It will also provide a broad theoretical framework for sustainable business models and the differences between these models and traditional business models. At the end of it, you will hear the opinion of Elena Salcedo, a sustainable business model expert working for one of the biggest fashion brands in the world.

Circular Economy in Fashion

In this module, you will be introduced to the basic concepts that define the circular economy in general, and circular fashion in particular. You will be presented with the challenges that the fashion industry faces when trying to go circular. Following this introduction you will hear from our colleague Dr Kerli Kant Hvass, an expert on circular fashion. Finally Kirsti will introduce you to some pretty fascinating examples of circular companies in the fashion industry and you will meet MUD Jeans who is making a business of leasing and recycling jeans. We hope you will have fun!

Organisational Approaches to Sustainable Fashion

In this module, we will learn about specific examples of startups and big brands dealing with sustainability. You will discover the different approaches, tools and realities of fashion brands trying to become more sustainable. What kind of sustainable business models are out there? Is it possible to be 100% sustainable? How can you measure your "sustainability"?

Partners and Tensions

Course assessment

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Pros & Cons

Pros Cons

Interesting and easy to learn
Connectivity from start to end
Clear doubts
Learn sustainable fashion
Complete lectures
Valuable concepts and methods
Informative and helpful
Well structured
Insightful
Motivates to be conscious.

Can't complete if auditing
Not enough paying students to review
No assistance service
Long and dry classes.

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Sustainable Fashion provides an overview of business model theory and discusses business models as an important tool for transitioning to more sustainable businesses. Learners will gain an understanding of the overall challenges faced by businesses and potential solutions to become more sustainable. They will learn about the challenges and opportunities of implementing circular business models and learn about the various tools companies use to measure and report on sustainability. Think about business model theory in new ways and learners will be able to think about business model theory in new ways and apply strategies to manage business model innovation for sustainable practice.