Redefining fashion – Leading the transition to a sustainable future

Date: 18 May 2026, 14:30-19:00 

Location: Corvinus University of Budapest, Gellért Campus, Tower J – Room 101 and the Rooftop Café 

Language of the event: English  

This workshop explores how the fashion sector can meaningfully contribute to the transition toward a more sustainable future, with a particular emphasis on behavioural dimensions of change. Rather than focusing solely on technological innovation or production processes, the session will examine how consumer attitudes, social norms, and purchasing habits shape the industry’s environmental footprint. Special attention will be given to the growing role of second-hand and vintage markets as transformative spaces that challenge linear consumption models, extend product lifecycles, and redefine value in fashion. By focusing on behavioural shifts and alternative market practices, the workshop highlights how cultural change can drive systemic sustainability transitions within the fashion sector.  

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