18. The New York Fashion Act and Fashion Policy with Michelle Gabriel

18. The New York Fashion Act and Fashion Policy with Michelle Gabriel

Author: Victoria Smith June 6, 2024 Duration: 56:07
This week I spoke with Michelle Gabriel an educator, researcher, and sustainability strategist in the fashion space. We met at The Sustainable Fashion Forum back in April as she kicked off the conference with a workshop on policy. Michelle has been involved with the New York Fashion Act and in this episode shares her insight and breaks down the act. Michelle shares her diverse range of experiences in fashion and what lead her to where she is now in education and academia. For anyo...

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