Building a Sustainable Luxury Brand // Vanessa Barboni Hallik - Founder and CEO of Another Tomorrow
In episode 218 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Vanessa Barboni Hallik, Founder and CEO of Another Tomorrow, on her journey from finance to fashion and the mission behind the sustainable luxury brand. About Another Tomorrow Born from Vanessa’s desire to create a more sustainable future, Another Tomorrow offers a modern approach to fashion. After a successful career in emerging markets finance, Vanessa took a sabbatical to explore sustainable finance. However, during her research, she uncovered alarming truths about the apparel industry’s impact on people, animals, and the environment. This led to the birth of Another Tomorrow, a brand built on three pillars: human, animal, and environmental welfare. The mission for the company is simple yet profound: to offer a wardrobe of ethically made clothing, provide education on the broader fashion industry, and create a platform for activism. Another Tomorrow’s collection pushes the boundaries of what responsibly sourced and ethically produced materials can achieve, offering timeless, versatile pieces designed for longevity. A Circular Economy Approach At its core, Another Tomorrow embraces a technology-based circular economy. The brand is driven by the principles of community, transparency, and organic scarcity, ensuring that each decision aligns with the values of both the company and its consumers. By building trusted partnerships with suppliers and providing consumers with transparency about the supply chain, Another Tomorrow encourages mindful consumption and reduces fashion waste. This circular approach extends beyond the design process, as the brand also aims to educate consumers on the broader impact of their choices. Every piece in the collection reflects a commitment to human, animal, and environmental welfare, ensuring that consumers can feel good about the clothes they wear. Fashion as a Pathway to Activism Another Tomorrow goes beyond offering clothing; it provides a platform for activism. Hallik and her team believe that fashion can be a powerful tool for change, amplifying voices for sustainability and social justice. Through storytelling and educational initiatives, the brand engages its community with the deeper stories behind each garment, empowering consumers to make more informed decisions. In Hallik’s own words, the brand’s purpose is to “amplify our collective voices,” encouraging consumers to become advocates for a more ethical and sustainable fashion industry. By choosing Another Tomorrow, consumers aren’t just purchasing clothing—they’re supporting a movement for positive change. About Vanessa Vanessa Barboni Hallik is the founder and CEO of Another Tomorrow, a B Corp Certified sustainable design company committed to reshaping the future of fashion. Through a fully digitized product ecosystem, Another Tomorrow offers technology-enabled transparency and authenticated recommerce, demonstrating a bold approach to circularity. In addition to leading her company, Vanessa is an investor in early-stage companies driving systemic change across various industries. Vanessa serves on the Advisory Board of Harvard’s Carr Center for Human Rights Policy, where her focus is on the ethical implications of artificial intelligence. As a recognized thought leader in innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable business models, she frequently speaks on topics such as circular economies. Her work has garnered attention from major outlets like The New York Times, Fast Company, Bloomberg, Forbes, and Vogue. Vanessa has also been recognized by Wallpaper Magazine’s USA400 and Worth Magazine’s Worthy100 for her contributions to the industry. Before founding Another Tomorrow, Vanessa spent her career at Morgan Stanley, where she held leadership positions in the emerging markets institutional securities business. Her global experience included managing cross-border teams and working across diverse markets. She also served as a Trustee on the Board of the Morgan Stanley Foundation and represented the firm at the Council on Foreign Relations. Vanessa chaired the Fixed Income Philanthropy Committee, where she pioneered and led a mentoring program with East Side Community High School in partnership with PENCIL.org. Causeartist Our mission is to empower and inspire social entrepreneurs, impact investors, impact professionals, and conscious consumers, who are dedicated to creating a more sustainable and regenerative world. ⏺ Weekly Podcasts⏺ Weekly Newsletter⏺ Deep Dive Interviews⏺ Community(coming soon) To learn more, please visit causeartist.com. ---------------------------------------- Thrive in the Impact Economy. 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