Arts
The Influence of the Artisan on Sustainability in FashionPanellists:Livia FirthCameron Saul/Oliver WaymanClare PressArtisanal creation of goods was once just, well, the creation of goods. Since the industrial revolution, design and manufacturing has been shaped by machines and technology. Now, with the fourth industrial revolution they are beginning to be shaped by data, AI and automation.In the context of the current climate we discuss the role, influence and importance of the artisan and their scope and consumer pull. With rising consumer demands for transparency and sustainability, what can craft, ethical manufacturing and artisanship teach us?