159. How GLP-1 Drugs Are Reshaping Fashion

About this episode

This episode explores how GLP-1 drugs are influencing fashion design to accommodate changing body shapes and consumer expectations.

Host Cassandra Napoli invites WGSN’s Senior Strategist Laura Yiannakou to share insights on adapting fashion for fluctuating bodies and changing expectations. Laura delves into how GLP-1 drugs are reshaping apparel, from flexible sizing to inclusive designs. From the rise of flexible fits to the integration of shapewear into everyday clothing, this episode explores the body and wardrobes in flux. Find out how brands are innovating with forward-thinking designs to meet the needs of modern consumers while minimising losses.

People in this episode

Host: Cassandra Napoli

Guest: Laura Yiannakou

Topics covered

• GLP-1 drugs
• fashion
• inclusive design
• flexible sizing
• apparel innovation
• body positivity

Keywords

• GLP-1
• fashion
• inclusive design
• flexible sizing
• apparel
• shapewear
• modern consumers

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Organizations: WGSN

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