Fashion and Environmental Sustainability: Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology

by Léo-Paul Dana (Editor), Rosy Boardman (Editor), Aidin Salamzadeh (Editor), Vijay Pereira (Editor), Michelle Brandstrup (Editor)

Overview

The wide range of topics that the book covers are organised into sections reflecting a cradle to grave view of how entrepreneurial, innovative, and tech-savvy approaches can advance environmental sustainability in the fashion sector. These sections include: sustainable materials; innovation in design, range planning and product development; sustainable innovations in fashion supply chains; sustainable innovations in fashion retail and marketing; sustainable alternatives for end-of-life and circular economy initiatives; and more sustainable alternative fashion business models.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783110795202
Publisher:	De Gruyter
Publication date:	11/06/2023
Pages:	365
Product dimensions:	6.69(w) x 9.45(h) x (d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Léo-Paul Dana is Professor of Management at ICD Business School, in Paris, and also Professor at Dalhousie University. He holds the title of Visiting Professor at Kingston Universityand is also a member of the Chaire ETI at Sorbonne Business School.　

Rosy Boardman is a Senior Lecturer in Fashion Business in the Department of Materials, University of Manchester. Rosy’s research primarily focuses on digital strategy and innovation in the fashion retail industry. In particular, her research specialises in how technology can be used to enhance the customer shopping experience and improve social & environmental sustainability. Rosy specialises in eye tracking technology and qualitative research methods.

Aidin Salamzadeh is an assistant professor at the University of Tehran. His interests are start-ups, new venture creation, and entrepreneurship.

Vijay Pereira is Full Professor of International and Strategic Human Capital Management and Department Chair of People and Organisations department at NEOMA Business School, France.

Michelle Brandstrup studied at Kingston Universityand obtained her post-graduate degree at the Designskolen Kolding. With a diploma in tailoring, and another in fashion design, she has been employed in Berlin, Paris and at Christianshavn, in Copenhagen. She is currently a fashion designer at Kabooki, where she has been heading the launch of a new brand. She was nominated for the Scandinavian Designers Nest award.