15:30 - 17:00
As an outcome of a collaborative initiative between the United Nations Fashion and Lifestyle Network, the UN Department of Global Communications, and the Swedish School of Textiles, the new UN Tour Guide uniforms were introduced on Earth Day 2025. These uniforms were designed by students from the Swedish School of Textiles, marking the first time a fashion school led the design of the UN Tour Guide uniforms, and the first time sustainability was at the core of the process.
One year after the launch of the collection, this event provides an opportunity to reflect on the impact of this collaboration and to highlight how design and everyday choices can contribute to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. The event will also announce the continuation of this initiative with the design of new uniform accessories, developed by two prominent design schools, Central Saint Martins and the Swedish School of Textiles.
Convened by the UN Office for Partnerships, the event will spotlight a unique collaboration that brings together global institutions and emerging design talent to advance creativity and innovation in fashion, with the aim of driving transformative change across the industry.
Moderator:
Shyla Raghav, Chief Impact Officer, TIME
Speakers:
Katarina Fried, Ambassador, Economic and Social Affairs, Sweden
Paul Frankenius, Founder, Paul Frankenius Foundation
Per Götesson, Senior Lecturer, Central Saint Martins
James Marcus, UN Tour guide
Silmara Roman, UN Tour Guide
Cédric Sainte-Croix, UN Tour Guide
Watch the full recording here.