Joséphine Riemens

Josephine Riemens serves as a Lecturer with research expertise in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) within the fashion industry, specializing in traceability systems, supply chain transparency, and information technology applications. She concurrently holds a professional position as Sustainability Project Manager at the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM).

Her academic qualifications include:

• Degree in Law and Political Science from Bordeaux University (2013-2016)
• Master's Degree in Health Law from Bordeaux University (2016-2018)
• Specialised Master® in Fashion and Luxury Management from Institut Français de la Mode (2018-2019)

Riemens is currently pursuing doctoral research on multi-tier traceability implementation for sustainable value chains in fashion enterprises, examining how digital systems can enforce ethical practices across complex global supply networks. Her work integrates legal frameworks with operational sustainability metrics to address greenwashing and labor violations in fast fashion.

As both academic and industry practitioner, she bridges theoretical research with FHCM initiatives promoting circular economy models, though specific advising roles or grant projects remain undocumented. Her career trajectory demonstrates a strategic shift from legal studies to sustainability innovation within luxury fashion ecosystems.