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Theory of change Our vision of the future is: The systemic challenge is:
A global fashion industry that conserves and restores the environment and values people over growth and profit.
The global fashion industry relies upon the exploitation of natural resources and people working across its supply chain. The prevailing business model thrives on producing exponentially more clothes than people need and manipulates them into over-consuming clothing at increasingly faster rates. Injustices are endemic because supply chains are complex, fragmented, opaque, and because some people have immense power while others have very little. Ultimately, it rewards economic growth and profit above all else. However, with systemic and structural change, the global fashion industry can lift millions of people out of poverty and provide them with decent and dignified livelihoods. It can conserve and restore the living planet. It can bring people together and be a great source of joy, creativity and expression for individuals and communities.