Alec Leach Keynote Speaker

Author of 'The World Is On Fire But We're Still Buying Shoes'.
Former Highsnobiety fashion editor, now sustainable fashion expert and critic.
Founder of Instagram platform @future__dust.

Alec Leach's Biography

Former Style Editor for streetwear and menswear publisher Highsnobiety, Alec Leach is a voice at the heart of the sustainable fashion conversation.

In his previous role at Highsnobiety, he was reporting on the ground from fashion weeks in Paris, New York, London and Milan, leading the magazine’s trend reports, designer interviews, collection reviews and breaking news. Now, he brings his insider knowledge of the fashion industry into the sustainability space, questioning not just how clothes are made, but also why we buy so many of them.

After leaving Highsnobiety, Alec founded Instagram platform @future__dust, which offers explainers and analysis on the intricacies of sustainability and overconsumption in fashion. His voice has drawn the eye of key industry figures as well as celebrities Hector Bellerin and John Mayer. His knowledge of the ins and outs of clothing production gives him a unique insight into sustainability, what truly makes a brand responsible (and what doesn’t), and how brands can effectively communicate sustainability without greenwashing.

Alec has been profiled in American GQ, Harper’s Bazaar and Dazed, while his opinion pieces have been published in Business Of Fashion, i-D and The Guardian.

He grew up in England but now lives in Berlin.

Overconsumption in fashion

Greenwashing

Responsible fashion

Conscious consumerism

Hype

He brings frontline credibility from global fashion weeks and leading trend desks, drawing on his experience at Highsnobiety to decode how style, culture and commerce really operate.
He helps brands and leaders navigate sustainability with precision, separating genuine responsibility from greenwashing using deep knowledge of clothing production and consumption.
He translates complex issues around overproduction, ethics and demand into clear, engaging insight that challenges how audiences think about buying, branding and value.
He connects with industry and consumer audiences alike, combining editorial authority with cultural relevance through his platform Future Dust and widely published commentary.