Kaleidoscope Lecture Series, Fashion Upcycling: A benchmark for the Future

Описание: Abstract:
This presentation explores how the future of fashion is becoming circular, sustainable, and driven by colour and creativity. We break down the environmental impact of textile waste and fast fashion, then highlight the innovative solutions transforming the industry — from upcycling and next-gen recycling technologies to mono-material design, digital product passports, and AI-powered tracking.

We also look at new global legislation pushing brands toward accountability, along with the growing role of resale, repair, and take-back programs in retail. Throughout the talk, we emphasize how colour-led design and creative approaches can spark new possibilities in a low-waste, regenerative fashion system.

In short: this presentation is about how technology, policy, and creative colour design are reshaping fashion into a more sustainable, circular future.

Bio:

Doty Horn is the Founding Director of ColorVoyant LLC, a visionary Business to Business color marketing consulting firm. Doty has an expansive background in the Los Angeles Interior and Fashion industries as well as product development for international companies, such as: Armstrong Flooring, Formica, Benjamin Moore, Congoleum Flooring, Cole of California Swimwear and J Josephson Wallcovering. She served as Director of Color for Benjamin Moore, Doty created the Affinity® Color Collection and was the visionary behind Color Pulse ®, an influential trend forecast for designers.