Masterclasses

GFA Academy Masterclasses offer expert-led sessions that break down key sustainability topics in fashion. Designed to build industry knowledge and practical skills, each session provides actionable insights to support informed decision-making and systemic change that benefits both people and the planet.

Rewatch previous Masterclasses

Rewatch Previous Masterclasses

Next Gen Assembly Masterclass

Next Gen Assembly 2025:‘How Can Fashion Value the Rights of Nature?’ explores how the industry can begin to honour nature as an active stakeholder and move beyond extractive practices. This masterclass was organised as part of the Next Gen Assembly 2025 programme.

Next Gen Assembly 2024: ‘How Can Fashion Value Economies of Wellbeing?’ invites a deep dive into how the fashion system can contribute to sustainable and equitable economic practices. This masterclass was organised as part of the Next Gen Assembly 2024 programme.

Next Gen Assembly 2023: ‘How To Use Storytelling to Drive Impact’ delves into the art of cultivating narratives that celebrate the creativity of humanity in all its forms within the fashion system, shifting the current course of stories and narratives. This masterclass was organised as part of the Next Gen Assembly 2023 programme.

How Logistics Can Help Fashion Companies Advance Toward Net Zero Ambitions

Supported by Maersk, the Masterclass focuses on ‘How logistics can help fashion companies advance towards net zero ambitions’. It offers a unique opportunity to engage in a broad discussion on how the fashion industry can address sustainability goals and explore decarbonisation opportunities within logistics. The audience participated in an interactive dialogue with a diverse panel led by Global Fashion Agenda, featuring industry experts as guest speakers.

Unpacking Policy Masterclass Series

Ready to delve into the intersection of fashion and politics in Europe in this crucial election year? Catch up on the ‘Unpacking Policy’ Masterclass series.

Comprising two distinct masterclasses, the series addresses the legacy of the current EU Commission and Parliament concerning policies related to textiles and explores the European Parliament elections and their potential impact on future fashion policy developments.

GFA Monitor Masterclasses

This series offers a unique opportunity to delve deeper into the GFA Monitor 2022 report: Progression to a Net Positive Fashion Industry. Master the five priorities of the GFA Monitor report—Respectful and Secure Work Environments, Better Wage Systems, Resource Stewardship, Smart Material Choices, and Circular Systems—with tangible and actionable guidance, tools, and knowledge shared in this series for taking bold and urgent action.

Consumer Masterclasses

This series guides brands through the fast-changing sustainability landscape in fashion and offers strategies to engage consumers more effectively. Each session delivers expert insights on key  terminology, brand operations, sustainable consumption and strengthening consumer communication.

The series complements the Fashion Redressed series, produced for Global Fashion Agenda by BBC StoryWorks.

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