What is the power of clothing?
The clothes we wear every day actually have the power to change the world.
UNIQLO, one of Japan’s leading global fashion brands, makes simple, high-quality, long-lasting clothes that enrich the lives of people everywhere. Under its motto, “The power of clothing, the power of society”, UNIQLO contributes to advancing the SDGs from three aspects – the earth, society, and people through making good clothes.
This time, ICC has invited Ms. Yuka Nakano, from the sustainability department of Fast Retailing Co. Ltd, the parent company of UNIQLO, and an alumna of Waseda University, to talk about its sustainability initiatives, such as refugee support, next-generation education, and events focused on peace and women’s empowerment.
Ms. Nakano will share her real-life experiences overseas including Uganda, as well as her broad and deep perspective on the world and how they are changing the world through clothing.
In group work after the lecture, participants with diverse backgrounds can think together about the power of clothing and how clothing can make the world a better place.
If you are interested in SDGs or have a new perspective on clothing, please join us!
Guest
Photo by Fast Retailing
Ms. Yuka Nakano
Sustainability Department of FAST RETAILING CO, LTD
Joined FAST RETAILING in 2011 as a new graduate. After working as a UNIQLO store manager, she moved to Fast Retailing’s Sustainability Department. Since then, she has been involved in a wide range of activities including supporting refugees through clothing donations, educating the next generation, and promoting employment of refugees in Japan. Currently, she is also promoting sustainability activities with the marketing team of Theory, another Fast Retailing brand.
Cooperation
FAST RETAILING CO., LTD.
Date & Time
Thursday, Dec.19, 2024, 5:00-6:30pm (Check in from 4:50)
Place
Waseda Campus
*Details sent to confirmed participants
Eligibility
Waseda Students
Language
MC: English & Japanese
Presentation: Japanese (English slides provided)
Q&A: English & Japanese
Group Work & Social Time: Mainly in English (Japanese ok)
Fee
Free
Capacity
about 40 people
*By lottery, results announced the day after the deadline
Application
via Microsoft Form
* Requires MyWaseda login.
Deadline
Thursday, Dec. 12, 9:00 am
Before Applying
Please read and confirm your understanding of ICC’s policies on Cancellation, Food Allergens, and Reasonable Accommodations (here).
Enquiries
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