2024 April Newsletter

Driven by Earth Day’s call to action, our attention has been on sustainability this April, and we’re inspired to share our monthly recap. This includes highlighting the significance of sustainable shopping, technology, and production, while championing those leading the charge towards a more sustainable future through MMGNET events and content.

Read on as we delve into April's sustainability highlights: Gen-Z leads the charge in secondhand shopping, while SOURCING at MAGIC underscores the importance of circularity and technology. Meanwhile, PROJECT Las Vegas offers actionable strategies for responsible fashion.

At MMGNET, we’re excited to see a positive shift within the fashion industry towards embracing more sustainable practices and values, offering opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and long-term viability. Let's continue this journey towards a greener, more sustainable future together.

– MMGNET Team

2024 US Fashion Consumer Outlook Report

“[Gen-Z is] one of the first generations to firmly remove the stigma of secondhand shopping. There were always people who shopped at thrift shops either out of necessity or out of preference, but..." Discover more about the forecasted future of Gen-Z shoppers in 2024.

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Sustainable From the Start

Creating new systems with an emphasis on circulatory is key to the future of our industry, and our planet. Industry experts joined us in Las Vegas where they led a particularly insightful session at the February 2024 SOURCING at MAGIC event that addressed sustainability and its impact from systems, data, and technology perspectives.

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From Consumer Trends to Responsible Production

Industry experts joined us at the latest edition of PROJECT Las Vegas where they discussed why responsible fashion is essential and how you can make it work for your business. Learn more from Robert Smith, CEO & Founder of The Phluid Project, as he explains his brand’s “RISE” design process.

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This season we partnered with Hey Social Good, a leading social impact data analytics company, to recognize brands across all our shows following the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Dr. Cindy J. Lin, Hey Social Good’s CEO, Co-Founder, & Sustainability and Environmental Impact Advisor, visited winning brands’ booths to personally deliver each award.