Lynda Grose

Lynda Grose is a Professor in the Fashion Design Program at California College of the Arts (CCA), where she integrates design practice with critical studies to advance sustainable fashion. Her work spans education, research, authorship, and global collaboration, positioning her as a leading voice in ecological and ethical design.

Educational Background:

• BA Honors, Kingston University, London

Her research interests focus on sustainable fashion systems, reduced environmental impact strategies, circular design, new material development, and redefining consumer desire beyond mass consumption. Grose challenges conventional growth-dependent fashion models and explores alternative cultural and economic frameworks through design.

Though no publications are listed in the provided text, her body of work reflects deep engagement with sustainability across fashion’s lifecycle. She has contributed to seminal texts and handbooks, influencing both academic discourse and industry practices.

Professional Recognition and Service:

• Co-founder, ESPRIT’s ecollection (1990) – pioneering corporate sustainable fashion line
• Board Member, Re/Make
• Founding Board Member, Union of Concerned Researchers in Fashion (UCRF)
• Reviewer, Fulbright Ireland
• Frequent speaker at universities, museums, and corporate forums
• Contributing author to major publications including The Routledge Handbook on Sustainable Fashion and Fashion and Sustainability: Design for Change

She has advised and collaborated with organizations such as Patagonia, Levi Strauss & Co., UNDP, CFDA, Greenpeace, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Her work bridges design, policy, and activism. She is also engaged in public-facing projects, such as using Goodwill labels to normalize second-hand fashion.

Laboratories, Teams, and Initiatives:

While no formal lab is mentioned, her leadership in founding UCRF and advising Re/Make highlights her role in building collaborative research communities focused on ethical and sustainable fashion futures.