As circularity becomes increasingly central to the future of fashion, this panel brings together founders and innovators building businesses rooted in reuse, remanufacturing and waste reduction. Exploring both the opportunities and challenges within the circular economy, the discussion will offer practical insight into sustainable business models, material innovation and how brands can rethink production and consumption systems for the future.

Meet the speakers: Genia Mineeva is the founder of BEEN London, an award-winning accessories brand creating products entirely from waste-derived materials. A former BBC journalist, she is also a lecturer and advisor specialising in circular business models and sustainable innovation. Katherine Soucie is a British-Canadian artist, designer and textile waste researcher specialising in upcycling, remanufacturing and creative reuse. Through her studio practice and research, she explores innovative ways to transform textile waste into fashion, art and material solutions.