Italian Fashion Industry Focusing on Diversity & Inclusion

The Italian National Fashion Chamber diversity agenda:

The 100+ chamber members will increase racial and gender diversity in key roles in Milan’s fashion houses. Progress will be monitored annually.

Why now? 

Recent scandals involving blackface designs by Gucci and Prada and a Chinese backlash that forced Dolce&Gabbana to cancel a major Shanghai show.

Other Italian Fashion Initiatives:

• Gucci launched a scholarship program to reach students who’ve been misrepresented in the industry. 
• Prada announced a diversity council headed by two Americans.

The Washington Post | Italian fashion world adopts manifesto promoting diversity