The fashion industry may appear fast-evolving with constantly changing trends, yet it struggles with systemic diversity issues. Despite a surge in the appetite for luxury fashion, only three of the top 33 luxury houses have creative directors of colour, revealing a concerning lack of representation. This disparity highlights that definitions of luxury often exclude individuals who don't fit a certain demographic profile. Nevertheless, a new wave of consumers seeks change, favoring brands that genuinely embrace diversity, exemplified by Ferragamo's appointment of its first Black creative director, Maximilian Davis.
While the fashion industry is perceived as fast-moving, systemic changes regarding diversity and power dynamics are progressing much slower, revealing a persistent lack of inclusivity.
In 2023, only three out of 33 creative director positions in top luxury houses are held by people of colour, highlighting continued exclusion in fashion leadership.
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