The fashion industry has experienced a rapid turnover in creative leadership, appointing 17 new designers since mid-2024, with a majority being men. Only four of these positions are filled by women, highlighting a significant gender imbalance. Women make up 74% of fashion students but hold just 12% of top designer roles. Copenhagen Fashion Week stands out, featuring 26 female-founded brands, showcasing a progressive trend towards female leadership, aided by Denmark's commitment to equality and support for women in the workforce.
In the fashion industry, 74% of students at top fashion programs are female, yet 88% of top designer roles are held by men.
Despite the majority of the fashion workforce being female, there are glaring disparities in leadership roles, with only four women leading major brands among 17 new appointments.
Copenhagen Fashion Week showcases a shift towards female leadership, with 26 out of 42 participating brands being female-founded, signaling a new ecosystem for independent female-led brands.
Stine Goya highlights Denmark's structural approach to equality as instrumental in fostering an environment where women can thrive and challenge the outdated male domination of the fashion industry.
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