In this special episode, host Lauren Petrovic takes you behind the scenes at the 19th Annual Sustainable Business and Design Conference at the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she moderated a dynamic panel on “Powering the Next Generation of Responsible Luxury.”

Joined by industry leaders Tiffany Stevens, Malyia McNaughton, and Wendy Waugh, this conversation dives into how luxury brands are redefining sustainability — not as a trend, but as a core business imperative.

Together, they explore:

• Transparency in the supply chain — from diamonds to fabric mills
• The rise of upcycling, heirloom redesign, and secondhand markets
• Consumer expectations and the future of ethical sourcing
• Private equity’s growing role in ESG accountability
• How the next generation of creatives is shaping luxury’s evolution

This episode is a call to action for leaders, students, and consumers alike to reimagine what responsible luxury can look like in 2030 and beyond.

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Featured Panelists:

Tiffany Stevens - Chief Business Officer and Global Head of Sustainability, International Gemological Institute

Malyia McNaughton - Founder and Designer, Made by Malyia

Wendy Waugh - Founder, Golden Collective

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