Unpacking the 'Fashion Act' with New York State Senator Alessandra Biaggi

May 11

Written By The Sustainable Fashion Forum

In this episode of Crash Course Fashion, hear SFF founder Brittany Sierra in conversation with New York State Senator Alessandra Biaggi to unpack and discuss the New York Fashion Act, a piece of legislation that aims to hold the biggest brands accountable for their environmental and social impacts.

In January, the Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act (or the Fashion Act) was unveiled: a bill many are calling a "groundbreaking" and "historic" step towards bringing accountability to the fashion industry and holding the biggest brands accountable for their environmental and social impacts.

If signed into law, the Fashion Act would require all major apparel and footwear companies that generate $100 million in global revenue and do business in the state of New York to map their supply chain, engage in mandatory due diligence, identify and address risks, and set and meet science-based targets.

A first-of-it’s-kind piece of legislation, there have been many opinions about what the proposed bill does and doesn’t do and if it goes far enough. What does the Fashion Act mean for the fashion industry? Is disclosure and transparency enough to truly hold the industry accountable?

During the 2022 Sustainable Fashion Forum, New York State Senator Alessandra Biaggi joined SFF founder & CEO Brittany Sierra to discuss. Hear their convo on the Crash Course Fashion podcast.