The movement towards body positivity has been a tumultuous one in terms of the fashion industry with fashion not being the most forthcoming in jumping on board but in recent years there has been a shift in fashion with these values even crossing over into luxury.

In this discussion we will explore how body positivity fits into the fashion industry, how to incorporate these ethics into your brand and the highs and pitfalls of the movement.

Our Panel

Chaired by: Martine Alexander - Celebrity Stylist & Fashion Expert at Martine Alexander Personal Styling

Joining Martine are:

• Jessy Humann - Book Author and Copywriter at Fearless Foundry
• Laura Winson - Founder & Director at ZEBEDEE: Inclusive Talent Agency
• Miranda Ferns - Head Of Buying at FGH (Freemans Grattan Holdings)

More Panellists to be Announced

Discussion Points

• Where does the body positivity movement stand in 2022
• Can brands do more?
• What’s the media’s role?
• How can brands utilise the message sincerely
• Beyond the sizing – how BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, chronically ill, and other marginalized bodies matter in the movement
• Do males get overlooked?
• What are the commercial opportunities?
• What more needs and can be done?

Speaker Bios

• Jessy Humann - Book Author and Copywriter at Fearless Foundry

Jessy is the author of the children's book What's Today For?, and works as a copywriter for a creative consultancy. She's a senior contributor to the sustainable fashion magazine PAGE, and has written articles for Luxiders magazine, MESS magazine, and Ecocult. Her editorial work focuses largely on sustainability, as she cares deeply about living harmoniously with the natural world.