This podcast explores topics on fashion tech, entrepreneurship, and fashion business. Host Peter Jeun Ho Tsang looks at how technology is transforming the fashion industry by dissecting themes such as startup innovation, the evolution of fashion jobs and business culture, and the digitalisation of the fashion value chain. Joined by guest speakers from the fashion industry, startup world and wider business community, you’ll hear stories from founders, creatives, and executives to help shape your understanding of fashion tech. The show is recorded from Beyond Form, a fashion tech innovation platform that works with ambitious founders to build fashion tech startups. We’d love to hear your feedback, so please do let us know if you’d like us to explore a topic of conversation. You can email us on podcast@beyondform.io - If you’re an entrepreneur or a fashion tech startup needing a boost in your business journey, then check out our website: https://bit.ly/36qBPXR
This podcast explores topics on fashion tech, entrepreneurship, and fashion business. Host Peter Jeun Ho Tsang looks at how technology is transforming the fashion industry by dissecting themes such as startup innovation, the evolution of fashion jobs and business culture, and the digitalisation of the fashion value chain. Joined by guest speakers from the fashion industry, startup world and wider business community, you’ll hear stories from founders, creatives, and executives to help shape your understanding of fashion tech. The show is recorded from Beyond Form, a fashion tech innovation platform that works with ambitious founders to build fashion tech startups. We’d love to hear your feedback, so please do let us know if you’d like us to explore a topic of conversation. You can email us on podcast@beyondform.io - If you’re an entrepreneur or a fashion tech startup needing a boost in your business journey, then check out our website: https://bit.ly/36qBPXR
Authentic Representation & Cultural Storytelling in Fashion:
Cultural consultant Arooj Aftab, a Vogue Business 100 Next Gen agitator, explores the fashion industry, emphasising entrepreneurship that prioritises representation and authentic storytelling. She highlights the resilience required to challenge norms and the power of community engagement in fostering inclusion.
She champions “Culture over Colour,” and the need to move beyond surface-level diversity to truly reflect society in creative industries. Her values and vision have led her to host events at Bicester Village, bringing together like-minded people to strengthen their community bond.
Challenging the Fashion Status Quo:
• Inclusion before diversity – representation must go deeper than tokenism.
• Storytelling matters – cultural narratives are essential to authentic fashion.
• Community engagement – change happens through collective action.
• Fashion’s responsibility – the industry must reflect the true diversity of society.
Connect with Arooj: linkedin.com/in/arooj-aftab-91865814a
Find out more about Arooj's work: arooj-aftab.com
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The show is recorded from Beyond Form, a fashion tech innovation platform. We build, invest, and educate fashion tech entrepreneurs and startups. We’d love to hear your feedback, so let us know if you’d like to hear a certain topic. Email us at podcast@beyondform.io. If you’re an entrepreneur or fashion tech startup looking for studio support, check out our website: beyondform.io