Sustainable Fashion Links – Week 17

Clothes that were supposed to be set on fire?!

Hello, how are you? 

This week various people in UK politics came out and promised they would do more when it comes to climate change. This might seem like a small step but the government are one of the best ways we can halt the increasing Earth temperature. By setting guidelines and laws for industry to change for the better.

The first link this week is my favourite. Elly has created a piece of wearable art to show how much fabric could be reused if we created a more circular fashion system.

11 Links

Worn Out: The Story Of The Clothes We Throw Away. Take It Up Wear It Out

The Clothes of the Future Were Supposed to Be Set on Fire. A fascinating look into the 1950s and 60’s disposable clothes fad. Paleofuture

Can Cheap Fashion Ever Be Ethical? A longer read showing why our clothing is sold so cheap. Quartz

Fabrics To Avoid And Embrace If You Want To Make More Sustainable Fashion Choices. Image

Christian Dior Museum To Celebrate Grace Kelly’s Enduring Relationship With The Brand. It’s in France if you were wondering.. British Vogue

T-shirt Recycling Is Here, And It Could Transform Fashion. Fast Company

Packaging Is Killing the Planet. A good read about the companies doing better. Vogue

A Guide To Ethical Fashion Certifications. A handy cheat sheet for keeping straight what labels like Fair Trade, Bluesign and B Corp mean. Fashionista 

The Leather Debate: Is Vegan Leather A Sustainable Alternative To The Real Thing? British Vogue

True Blue: Denim Has To Change To Save The Planet. The classic American blue jean may be the world’s most beloved fabric, and innovations are helping produce it more sustainably. Retail Dive

Biodegradable Shopping Bags Buried For Three Years Still Work. Nat Geo

Fancy more sustainability reading? How about Spring Capsule Wardrobe 2019?

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