Vogue Business has partnered with Dubai Design District (d3), a global creative ecosystem and one of Tecom Group PJSC’s 10 flagship business districts in Dubai, to deliver a new edition of Fashion Futures, our global consortium that has so far stimulated conversations about the sustainable future of the industry in London, Shanghai, New York and Tokyo.
The event is set to take place on 6 February 2025 at d3, a global creative ecosystem for design, fashion, architecture and art, which will also host the Autumn/Winter 2025 edition of Dubai Fashion Week from 1 to 6 February.
The event will witness the intersection of fashion, retail, innovation and investment, bringing together an esteemed line-up of experts to discuss how to elevate sustainability in the region with a culturally nuanced approach. Sustainability has always been a core value of the editorial coverage and strategic insights provided by Vogue Business, epitomised by the agenda of this hugely popular series of events over the last year. Previous editions of Vogue Business Fashion Futures have included speakers from the UN, Ganni, Depop, Vestiaire Collective, Isabel Marant, Mugler and the Aura Blockchain Consortium, to name a few.
“Global collaboration is essential for shaping the future of sustainable design,” said Khadija Al Bastaki, SVP of Dubai Design District (d3) at Tecom Group. “Connecting global industry leaders with regional innovators is essential to accelerating the shift towards a more responsible and sustainable fashion ecosystem. By partnering with Vogue Business for Fashion Futures, d3 is offering a platform for emerging design talent to explore and implement sustainable solutions. Fashion Futures Dubai will solidify the region’s position as a global centre for design excellence, actively contributing to the goals outlined in the Dubai Design Strategy 2033.”
In December 2023, Dubai played host to COP28, the UN’s annual climate change conference, putting a spotlight on ESG opportunities and pathways in the region. With a youthful, upwardly mobile population that exhibits a strong appreciation for luxury brands, the region is an important growth market for the fashion and luxury industry, uniquely positioned to take advantage of advancements and knowledge from global markets.
Through a series of keynotes and panel discussions, led by Vogue Business contributing editor Sujata Assomull, Fashion Futures Dubai will explore the strategies and learnings that leading luxury businesses have taken to transform responsibly and integrate sustainability into their models. The sessions will also equip guests with a crucial understanding of the motives, triggers, touchpoints and moments that characterise consumer behaviour in the region, as well as the sustainability ambitions that require a collaborative approach to achieve.
In addition to exclusive content and networking opportunities, Vogue Businessand d3 will host an exhibition alongside the summit, where sustainability innovators across key areas, including manufacturing, supply chain, materials, technology and customer experience will be able to showcase their transformative solutions to the fashion and luxury industry.
Chosen for its reputation in the fashion, art, design and luxury sectors, as well as its world-class facilities, d3 represents not only a vital community for the creative industry, but also a force for positive industry disruption. The event will culminate in a meeting of minds and ideas at a post-summit reception, where guests will be able to forge new cross-industry and cross-border relationships to fuel business growth and success with a socially and environmentally responsible approach.
