Vogue conference was immensely insightful, shedding light on important topics that, if executed swiftly and intentionally by brands, designers, and consumers, promise an improved industry and a better world for all.

Last year, Vogue held its sixth annual Forces of Fashion summit in New York, marking the magazine’s return to in-person programming since 2019. The event was inspired by the global theme of “Fashion’s New World,” which reflected the industry’s response to recent life-changing events, including the pandemic and movements for sustainability, racial diversity, and social responsibility.

The summit featured a diverse range of industry leaders, including Aurora James, Michelle Pfeiffer, Stella McCartney, and Gigi Hadid, who joined Anna Wintour and other Vogue editors and writers to discuss the future of fashion. Together, they explored the ways in which the industry is evolving and changing for the better. In this article, we’ll dive into some of the highlights from the event and gain insights from the creatives themselves about what the future of fashion might look like.

This year’s theme was discussed in ten keynotes. One especially illuminating conversation was Michelle Pfeiffer’s and Stella McCartney’s discussion on sustainability within the luxury beauty industry. Both shared about the growth of their respective brands and the many challenges they’ve encountered in an attempt to provide eco-conscious solutions to responsible consumers.

McCartney closed their conversation, stating that brands and consumers must come together to demand change and feel empowered in their sustainable choices. Once everyone recognizes their influence, real, positive transformation is possible.

Gigi Hadid; Guest in Residence

Her cashmere label Guest in Residence sees Hadid trying her hand at something new, an idea she birthed while pregnant with her daughter, as the realization that a modeling career has an expiration date revealed itself with striking clarity.

However, the anxiety of launching a fashion brand hasn’t stopped her from creating something she’s proud of. Hadid shared her intention of abstaining from fast fashion and, instead, using her celebrity to take a more thoughtful approach with sustainable practices and pieces that align with her personal style and provide consumers with more eco-friendly options.