S3 Episode 19: Unraveling High Fashion

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Featured Guest: Kirsten K. Harris
Fashion Industry Expert (Nordstrom, Nike, Amazon), Founder, eavolu®

What happens when luxury brands sell more than products, but the promise of ethics, craftsmanship, and sustainability?

In this episode, our panel explores the growing tension between luxury fashion’s premium pricing and the increasing scrutiny surrounding supply chain transparency, labor practices, and sustainability claims. Using LVMH and several of its iconic brands as a case study, the conversation examines whether today’s luxury consumers are buying status, quality, or a set of values.

Joining the discussion is Kirsten K. Harris, sustainability strategist and founder of eavolu®, who shares insights from more than two decades in the fashion industry. Together, we unpack the realities of ESG compliance, traceability, greenwashing concerns, counterfeit markets, resale opportunities, and the future of ethical luxury.

The discussion highlights why transparency, authenticity, and accountability are becoming essential business strategies for brands that want to maintain consumer trust in an increasingly skeptical marketplace.