20S x Atmos | Future of Fashion

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At its heart, fashion is a tool of creativity and transformation—we slip into shapes and silhouettes, ever discovering new shades of self. So why is an industry that is so driven by “the new” seemingly incapable of reinventing itself when it comes to the health of people and the planet? This event will bring together two forces within the industry—designer Mara Hoffman and model, author, and organizer Cameron Russell—to share their reflections on creating authentic and meaningful change over the course of their careers.

Cameron Russell (she/her) is a model, writer, and organizer. Her work leverages creative collaboration and collective storytelling to aid evolution.

Mara Hoffman (she/her) founded her label in 2000 after graduating from Parsons School of Design in New York City. Mara is politically outspoken, a strong advocate for human rights, and is actively involved in environmental causes. She is a woman who stands up for what she believes in. As she became aware of the harm the fashion industry was wreaking on the planet and its inhabitants, Mara knew she had to make a decision: change or stop. As her son got older this change in direction became more imperative as she understood how her actions in the present would affect her son in the future. Mara knew the brand could do better, so in March 2015 she committed to implementing more sustainable and responsible practices. It was the only way for the company to move ​forward.

Banner photograph by Arianna Lago for Atmos Volume 07: Prism