Welcome to episode 4 of the Sustainable Apparel and Fast Fashion Education Podcast! In this episode, Jackie speaks with fashion professional Maggi-Blair Gu about the fashion industry and her thoughts on sustainability and fast fashion.

Maggi is an alumni of the Parsons School of Design with a focus on design strategy, marketing and management. Her interest in fashion came later than some of her colleagues and peers. She shares some of the enlightening moments that came from attending Parsons, living in New York City, and being involved in Miami Swim Week, New York Swim Week and soon to be New York Fashion Week. Jackie and Maggi get into a fascinating discussion surrounding her career, and her experience within the industry, as well as what it takes to thrive within it, and who may or may not be cut out for it.

Time Stamps

[1:50] Maggi shares when her interest in fashion started, who inspired her to look into fashion as a possibility, and when it became real to her that she would be seriously pursuing a career in the fashion industry.

[5:20] Maggi discusses living in New York City, and how that helps in terms of immersion into the world of fashion. She also talks about two classes she took in school that really made an impact and piqued her interest.

[12:40] What are Maggi’s views on fast fashion? Does she feel it is going to continue to grow? Or will sustainability find a foothold in the market?

[19:40] Maggi shares highlights and low points in her work experience within the fashion industry

[24:00] Jackie asks Maggi what she would want to change within the industry if she was given the chance. He also asks about some of her favorite collaborations. She also talks about some of her career aspirations

[32:00] Maggi discusses the emergence of AI and how it is being used within the fashion industry, as well as the fine line where copyright laws are concerned.

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