
Why addressing racial representation became the foundation for a broader movement towards equity in fashion.
INTERVIEW Olive Walton
WORDS Meg Wordley
The Outsiders Perspective
Despite its reputation for creativity and progressive cultural influence, the fashion industry has long struggled with diversity in positions of power. Leadership roles within major luxury fashion houses continue to be disproportionately occupied by white, heterosexual men, while LGBTQIA+ individuals are frequently relegated to highly visible but often tokenistic creative positions, including design, visual merchandising, public relations and communications. This imbalance is particularly striking given that women represent over 80% of fashion professionals and students and almost...























































































