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In pictures: Sustainability Alumni Network panel discussion on strategies for a sustainable future

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  • Written byEleanor Harvey
  • Published date 24 February 2025
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Sustainable Horizons IV: Strategy Futures panel discussion, February 2025 | Photography: Berenice Guzzo

In February, graduates and current students joined the Sustainability Alumni Network for an inspiring evening celebrating innovation and creativity.

The network organised a panel discussion at London College of Fashion between 2 former students who have grown fed up with the waste and mindlessness of fast fashion, and are changing the system from within.

The discussion between Kaela Katz and Giovanna Vieira focused on strategies for a sustainable future using a materials-first mindset.

Kaela is the founder and director of FibreLab. Since graduating from LCF with an MA Fashion Futures in 2021, she's been revolutionising the textile industry. By using a custom-built mechanical shredding machine, FibreLab transforms post-industrial textile waste into valuable recycled fibre.

Giovanna is the founder of THE FASHION BLUEPRINT, consulting agency where she’s built a community of more than 6,000 fashion entrepreneurs. She graduated from LCF with a BA (Hons) in Fashion Management in 2017.

The event was moderated by Katie Kubrak, President of the Sustainability Alumni Network. As the Head of Insight at Nirvana CPH, Katie uses her understanding of sustainability to champion a material-driven design approach.

About the Sustainability Alumni Network

The Sustainability Alumni Network brings together alumni who are passionate about responsible creative practice. This unique network educates, showcases and connects graduates practicing sustainable business, design, and creativity methods.

Photos from the evening

All photos by Berenice Guzzo

2 guests chatting
Sustainable Horizons IV: Strategy Futures panel discussion, February 2025 | Photography: Berenice Guzzo
Guests watching student work on a screen in the foyer
Sustainable Horizons IV: Strategy Futures panel discussion, February 2025 | Photography: Berenice Guzzo
Guests chatting
Sustainable Horizons IV: Strategy Futures panel discussion, February 2025 | Photography: Berenice Guzzo
Guests chatting
Sustainable Horizons IV: Strategy Futures panel discussion, February 2025 | Photography: Berenice Guzzo
guests standing in groups and chatting
Sustainable Horizons IV: Strategy Futures panel discussion, February 2025 | Photography: Berenice Guzzo
Kaela presenting. Behind her on the screen it says: FibreLab, London's only circular textile recycling hub. Sustainable Horizons IV: Strategy Futures. Methods for Circularity Within Fashion'
Kaela Katz presenting at Sustainable Horizons IV: Strategy Futures, February 2025 | Photography: Berenice Guzzo
Kaela speaking in front of a large screen with a graphic of a fashion cycle on
Kaela Katz presenting at Sustainable Horizons IV: Strategy Futures, February 2025 | Photography: Berenice Guzzo
Wide shot of Kaela speaking, with guests seated in front of her. On the screen behind her are 3 images; one the left, a model in a white shirt and jeans with their hands in their pockets; in the middle a logo for Papertex; and on the right 2 clothing labels.
Kaela Katz, Sustainable Horizons IV: Strategy Futures panel discussion, February 2025 | Photography: Berenice Guzzo
Wide shot of Giovanna presenting with guests seated in front of her. On the screen behind her it says: THE FASHION BLUEPRINT, the #1 community for the fashion entrepreneur. Founded in 2019, consultancy services, workshops events + more.' Underneath, are the logos for: Somerset House, Samsung, Depop, Graduate Fashion Week and UAL.
Giovanna Vieira, Sustainable Horizons IV: Strategy Futures panel discussion, February 2025 | Photography: Berenice Guzzo
Close up photo of Giovanna presenting. On the screen behind her it says: the fashion system is broken $560B worth of deadstock is sent to landfills each year.
Giovanna Vieira, Sustainable Horizons IV: Strategy Futures panel discussion, February 2025 | Photography: Berenice Guzzo
Close up photo of Giovanna speaking. On the screen behind her is a slide with a photo of model walking on the left. On the right it says: THE FUTURE IS... Community, collaboration, extended producer responsibility; Sustainability, closing the loop, repurposing, not extracting; Innovation, end of product lifecycle technology, Artificial Intelligence
Giovanna Vieira, Sustainable Horizons IV: Strategy Futures panel discussion, February 2025 | Photography: Berenice Guzzo
Katie, Giovanna and Kaela during the panel discussion
Sustainable Horizons IV: Strategy Futures panel discussion, February 2025 | Photography: Berenice Guzzo

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