In “A New Lens into the New Year”, we’ll talk with The RealReal’s CEO Julie Wainwright and the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s CEO, Steven Kolb on leading fashion by way of both mission and purpose. On why sustainability matters now more than ever and how brands big and small are making change. And lastly, how, from their viewfinders, 2021+ fashion moves forward. Hosts: Julie Gilhart, President of Tomorrow Projects and Chief Development Officer of Tomorrow Ltd., on behalf of The RealReal Sara Kozlowski, VP of Education + Sustainability Initiatives of CFDA Guests: Julie Wainwright, Founder and CEO of The RealReal Julie Wainwright is an e-commerce pioneer who founded The RealReal in 2011, bringing authenticated luxury consignment online. She has changed the way people buy and sell high-end luxury across all categories -- from men's and women's clothing to home and art to fine jewelry and watches. Julie took The RealReal public in 2019 having built a membership of millions and selling millions of items to date. In addition, Julie is pioneering sustainability in the luxury space by keeping items in circulation and partnering with brands, like Gucci, Stella McCartney and Burberry, to promote a circular future for fashion. She's one to push the fold on innovation and it's not gone unnoticed – she's been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the "Most Daring Entrepreneurs" and Fast Company as "Most Creative People" to name a couple. Steven Kolb, CEO of CFDA Steven Kolb is the Chief Executive Officer of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). He oversees all operations for the American fashion industry's group of 477 womenswear, menswear, accessories, and jewelry designers. Kolb works directly with CFDA Chairman Tom Ford and the Board of Directors comprised of America’s foremost designers. He holds a Masters in Public Administration from New York University.Watch the episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6V0u2IUHEI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.