A Proposal to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals in the Luxury Fashion Industry

ABSTRACT The luxury industry stands at a crossroads between tradition and sustainability. The objective of this paper is to analyse the relationship and effects of the luxury fashion industry on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and identify opportunities to improve its management. This study employed a thematic analysis to evaluate the luxury fashion industry's contribution to the SDGs. Results highlight four groups of topics that are aligned with the SDGs: redefining luxury with sustainability, understanding consumer motivations, designing eco‐friendly products, and embedding sustainable leadership into corporate strategy. By mapping these thematic clusters, this study proposes a new model for developing SDGs in the luxury fashion industry, which can serve as a guide for making changes. Empirical validation of the model is needed, although the lack of primary data remains a major limitation. Future research should also address the less explored SDGs to obtain a more complete picture of the transition towards luxury sustainability.