But what has actually changed in the fashion industry since it first began?

Eva Kruse, founder of the Global Fashion Summit.

Meanwhile, Dine weaver and textile artistNaiomi Glassesdescribed how her recent collaboration with Ralph Lauren helped center Indigenous design.

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Photo: Courtesy of the Global Fashion Agenda

Having hope is not good enough

What gives you hope for the future?

is a common question asked to anyone working in the sustainability space.

I dont spend time trying to manufacture hope, he said.

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Eva Kruse, founder of the Global Fashion Summit.

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Dayana Molina, an Indigenous activist and founder of Nalimo (left), accompanied by a translator on stage.