Research on Fashion Consumption & Sustainability
A network of researchers working on the issues of fashion consumption
Academic researchers and practitioners working on the issues of fashion consumption in the context of sustainability
The purpose of this group is to exchange ideas and news, collaborate on articles, grants and other projects, organize events and sessions at international scientific conferences, share our knowledge and findings with the public and contribute to the efforts of different stakeholders to advance sustainable forms of fashion consumption.
Areas of Focus
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Themes
Sustainable fashion consumption embraces second-hand shopping, slow fashion, circular practices, consumer education, and systemic policy changes for lasting impact.
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Framework
Framework encompasses the circular vision of the fashion system by elaborating on the “USE” phase of the circular fashion system.
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Featured Articles
How would a sustainable and happy future look like? What would matter? Our reports imagine how the future(s) of sustainable fashion consumption may look like.
Our Stories
Our network is driven to share more about fashion consumption and its impacts. Stay informed on the Research Network’s projects, monthly updates, and more.
The Network
Meet the Executive Committee:
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Dr.Katia Dayan Vladimirova
SFC Founder & Coordinator
Affiliation: Chief Research Officer, Post Growth Fashion Agency
Email Address: katia [at] postgrowthfashion.com
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Dr.Claudia E. Henninger
Affiliation: Senior Lecturer in Fashion Marketing Management
Email Address: Claudia.Henninger@manchester.ac.uk
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Dr.Samira Iran
Affiliation: Senior researcher at Technische Universität Berlin
E-mail: samira.iran@tu-berlin.de
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Dr.Cosette M. Joyner-Martinez
Affiliation: Associate Professor of Fashion Merchandising, Texas State University
Email Address: cjoynermartinez@txstate.edu
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Heather Fitzgerald
Affiliation: Managing Director at Yale Center for Business and the Environment
Email Address: heather.fitzgerald@yale.edu
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Dr.Meital Peleg Mizrachi
Affiliation: Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Economics at Yale University
Email Address: meitalpeleg@hmail.com
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Dr. Panayiota Alevizou
Affiliation: Programme Director for MSc Marketing Management Practice
E-mail: p.j.alevizou@sheffield.ac.uk
Upcoming events
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2nd Sustainable Fashion Consumption Symposium
10/27-29/2025, New Haven CT
The 2nd Symposium of the International Research Network on Sustainable Fashion Consumption will bring together scholars, practitioners, and students to share ongoing research and projects that promote more sustainable fashion consumption.
Recent Events
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Post Growth (?) Fashion Futures: From Research To Action
05/09/2025, 4:00-4:00PM Geneva Time
Dr. Joyner Martinez is an Associate Professor in the School of Family and Consumer Sciences at Texas State University, where she teaches the social psychology of dress. Her research has focused on sustainability education. Her current work explores spirituality and spiritual practices as catalysts for mindful consumption.
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Jennifer Whitty at Post Growth (?) Fashion Futures webinar
04/11/2025, 9:20-10:30AM Geneva Time
Jennifer Whitty is a Senior Lecturer of Design at Auckland University of Technology. She identifies as Muintir na hÉireann, the native people of Ireland. Her work as an educator, designer, and researcher focuses on driving systemic change in global fashion through social and environmental justice. She centres decolonial perspectives from the pluriverse, fostering interbeing and relational approaches to making and wearing. Jennifer has contributed her expertise in design education and practice across the globe, working in key roles with leading design programs and companies in the USA, Europe, Asia, and Australasia. Her global clients include Conde Nast, Future Learn, and the United Nations.