Kering and IFM inaugurate sustainability chair position
15/11/2019
Andrée-Anne Lemieux will head up the position. Currently a doctor of industrial engineering and professor in charge of all sustainability-related initiatives at Institut Français de la Mode, Ms Lemieux holds 15 years’ experience in operational management positions with brands such as Cartier, Ogilvy, Jones New York and Nine West.
This role is expected to focus scientific research on a wide range of topics related to sustainability, from traceability to measurement as well as eco-responsible business models.
According to Kering, aspects of creative ecology will also be studied to identify ways in which creative teams can develop ecological fashion and propose new sustainable creative offerings that are highly attractive, while developing tools for measuring and assessing environmental and social issues.
Calling the role an “integral part of the strategy of Institut Français de la Mode”, Mr Romatet said students will be able to “develop a 360° understanding of the challenges of sustainability, so that they can participate as future professionals in the industry’s transformation".
Other responsibilities will include establishing training modules dedicated to responsible fashion within segments such as ready-to-wear, shoes, leather goods and accessories, with training courses ranging from French vocational qualifications through to Master’s level.
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