Florian's view

For more than ten years, I have experienced how difficult it can be to give mental health in fashion the space it deserves. I was repeatedly laughed at for connecting fashion with psychology & sustainability. Last week, I brought my MENTAL HEALTH IN FASHION campaign to the United Nations Headquarters during UNGA81 in New York, speaking at the Global Health Futures Forum organized by PVBLIC Foundation. Standing there, in a building where heads of state were gathered at the same time to address the issues of our world, made me realise that this work can reach far beyond the boundaries of fashion. I know the road ahead is still long, but I also know how important it is for anyone in fashion who feels powerless or unseen to know that they are not alone, that there are people willing to hear what they have experienced & to have the conversations that are still too often avoided. We need to learn to listen to these voices, to give these conversations a place & to stay connected to ourselves & to each other. Finally, thank you to everyone who has supported me & who has helped me turn the stones put in our way into a solid foundation we can now build on. #MentalHealthInFashion #FashionIndustry #UNGA #UNGA81 #PVBLICatUNGA