Fashion’s sustainability push isn’t keeping up with rapid growth
5 years, 10 months ago

Fashion’s sustainability push isn’t keeping up with rapid growth

Hindustan Times  

The fashion industry’s progress on reducing its environmental impact isn’t moving fast enough to counteract its rapid growth, according to a report by consultancy BCG and sustainable fashion groups. Fashion brands improved their environmental and social impact in 2018, but progress was slower than in the previous year, according to the report. It measured brands’ efforts to make and implement various commitments like reducing carbon emissions and water use, boosting the use of sustainable materials, and paying fairer wages. Fashion companies across the price spectrum, from fast-fashion giant Hennes & Mauritz AB to luxury outfits like Gucci owner Kering SA and LVMH, have announced new commitments on sustainability in recent years.

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Luxury women’s fashion doesn’t have to be unsustainable
1 month ago

Luxury women’s fashion doesn’t have to be unsustainable

The Independent  

Sinclair London is a Business Reporter client The fashion industry stands at a crossroads. Crafting sustainability with precision Founded in 2013 by Alicya Sinclair, the first Savile Row-trained tailor to establish a tailoring brand for women, Sinclair London embodies the fusion of traditional craftsmanship and modern sustainability. Quality not quantity: With pieces that are well made, Sinclair London ensures your …

Empowering small fashion brands with more sustainable logistics
4 months, 1 week ago

Empowering small fashion brands with more sustainable logistics

The Independent  

The UK’s fashion and textile industry is one of the most respected in the world. But despite this influence, the sector faces several challenges, especially small and emerging fashion businesses that must juggle creativity with economic pressures and increasing demands for sustainable practices. Report, which assessed 250 of the biggest fashion brands, found Scope 3 emissions are on the rise …

Fashion is going green, but the journey is slow
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Fashion is going green, but the journey is slow

Live Mint  

As consumers realize the grave impact of fast fashion on the environment, a host of sustainable clothing brands like Virgio, Nicobar, and No Nasties have emerged in the last few years, aiming to influence users to opt for upcycled and climate-friendly clothing. However, the shift from fast fashion to sustainable clothing is expected to be slow and marred with hurdles, …

How sustainable will London Fashion Week designers actually be?
7 months ago

How sustainable will London Fashion Week designers actually be?

The Independent  

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Big fashion brands urged to invest ‘modest’ 2% of revenue into just transition
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Big fashion brands urged to invest ‘modest’ 2% of revenue into just transition

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The world’s biggest fashion brands …

New frontiers come into fashion
11 months ago

New frontiers come into fashion

China Daily  

Models strut on the runway displaying creations by Merrycheng, a Chinese brand committed to high-tech fabrics, during the fashion week. This season's M Space forum, which invited industry leaders to discuss and contemplate, has reflected the fact that sustainable development is no longer merely a slogan but is gradually permeating various sectors of the fashion industry. In the discussion on …

Ultra-fast fashion: A disturbing trend undermining sustainability efforts across the industry
1 year ago

Ultra-fast fashion: A disturbing trend undermining sustainability efforts across the industry

Hindustan Times  

Since the 1990s, fast fashion has enabled everyday people to buy the latest catwalk trends. As one of the world’s first industry-led collective product stewardship initiatives for clothing textiles, Seamless presents a unique opportunity to drive change towards a more sustainable and circular fashion industry. The government-funded consortium must also recognise ultra-fast fashion in tackling the industry’s environmental and social …

A pioneering bill to slow fast fashion gets approval from France’s lower house. Next stop the Senate
1 year ago

A pioneering bill to slow fast fashion gets approval from France’s lower house. Next stop the Senate

Associated Press  

PARIS — A pioneering bill to curb the rampant pace of fast fashion won unanimous approval in the lower house of the French Parliament, making France one of the first countries worldwide to target the influx of low-cost, mass-produced garments predominantly from China. The bill specifically targets fast fashion giants, calling for companies to disclose their products’ environmental impact. By …

Plibersek warns clothing industry must turn back on 'fast fashion', as she considers intervention
1 year, 1 month ago

Plibersek warns clothing industry must turn back on 'fast fashion', as she considers intervention

ABC  

In short: The environment minister is considering intervening in the clothing industry, including possible minimum standards or a clothing levy The environment minister is considering intervening in the clothing industry, including possible minimum standards or a clothing levy The industry is hoping to divert 60 per cent of clothing from landfill by 2027. Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has warned the …

Vital role of sustainable fashion education in reshaping the industry landscape
1 year, 2 months ago

Vital role of sustainable fashion education in reshaping the industry landscape

India Today  

In the dynamic realm of fashion, sustainability takes centre stage, making Sustainable Fashion Education a cornerstone in reshaping the industry's ethos. From mitigating environmental impact to promoting ethical responsibility, sustainable fashion education equips designers with tools to navigate a conscientious path in an industry wielding significant influence. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REDUCTION Sustainable fashion education spotlights designers' pivotal role in curbing the …

Can luxury fashion ever be fully sustainable?
1 year, 4 months ago

Can luxury fashion ever be fully sustainable?

BBC  

Can luxury fashion ever be fully sustainable? Getty Images Nicole Kidman, Kim Kardashian and Isabelle Huppert were guests at a recent Kering Foundation charity dinner "Air conditioning seems like a small thing, almost a silly thing, which I understand," says Daveu when we speak earlier that day at The Whitby Hotel in midtown Manhattan. Getty Images The iconic Gucci horsebit …

Sustainable Fashion Week ‘a massive success’ with events across the country
1 year, 5 months ago

Sustainable Fashion Week ‘a massive success’ with events across the country

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sustainable Fashion Week is “riding the wave of public opinion” as hundreds of people attended …

Strategies to bridge the gap between fast fashion and sustainable fashion
1 year, 8 months ago

Strategies to bridge the gap between fast fashion and sustainable fashion

Hindustan Times  

Slow fashion represents a conscious and intelligent approach to fashion, seeking sustainable ways to protect our planet. Strategies to bridge the gap between fast fashion and sustainable fashion In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Sukanya Bhataacharya, Founder of Prathaa, suggested that brands can take incremental steps towards slow fashion by implementing the following strategies: In the journey towards a balanced …

Can fashion ever be sustainable? How to form a wardrobe that’s kinder to the planet
1 year, 8 months ago

Can fashion ever be sustainable? How to form a wardrobe that’s kinder to the planet

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Additionally, the Global Fashion Agenda’s Fashion on Climate report found that if the …

‘Unimpressive progress’ made by fashion brands in climate crisis – report
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Unimpressive progress’ made by fashion brands in climate crisis – report

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The unimpressive progress here is worrisome in the face of deepening social inequality, environmental destruction and various incoming legislations,” …

World Environment Day 2023: In conversation with designers on the importance of slow fashion
1 year, 9 months ago

World Environment Day 2023: In conversation with designers on the importance of slow fashion

Firstpost  

It’s time to go slow with slow fashion. Designer Rocky S, Kriti Tula, designer and founder of Doodlage, Shalini James of Mantra and Shoma Badoni who uses gamcha for making clothes explains about the importance of slow fashion. Under the Signature Wear by P N RAO BRAND, apparels are designed and made using natural fabrics that confirm to sustainable fashion …

World Environment Day: 5 Affordable Sustainable Fashion Brands To Pick in 2023
1 year, 9 months ago

World Environment Day: 5 Affordable Sustainable Fashion Brands To Pick in 2023

News 18  

Sustainable clothing is boring, expensive and not stylish! On World Environment Day, which falls on June 5th, it’s time to give planet Earth a break and shop responsibly. Shop from homegrown sustainable and slow fashion brands who design, create and celebrate fashion keeping the environment in mind. Here’s a look at the affordable sustainable fashion brands that are making a …

Is slow fashion the way forward for a clean earth
1 year, 10 months ago

Is slow fashion the way forward for a clean earth

Firstpost  

Slow fashion is perhaps the most important step towards reducing the harmful impact of fashion. Says Jaya Bhatt, “Slow fashion is important, especially in today’s world where a customer is spoilt for choices, there are easy replicas and little or no value for process or how a product was made. Designer Saynati Chowdhury of Dorji Shantiniketan says, “We don’t throw …

Sustainable fashion will be in the spotlight at this year's Oscars red carpet
2 years ago

Sustainable fashion will be in the spotlight at this year's Oscars red carpet

NPR  

Sustainable fashion will be in the spotlight at this year's Oscars red carpet AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: Who are you wearing? The Academy Awards are partnering with the organization Red Carpet Green Dress to encourage attendees at this year's ceremony to make their outfits better for the planet. But not everybody really understands what it looks like in the fashion world, …

The Sustainable Future of the Fashion Industry
2 years, 1 month ago

The Sustainable Future of the Fashion Industry

News 18  

Despite the corset’s renaissance, the fashion industry has gone a long way since royal courts and imperial tastemakers governed fashion style. And, as the demand for sustainable fashion grows, there are a growing number of ethical brands doing their part to make the world a better place,” says Sandesh Ambhore, CEO and Founding Director, Styleyn. And by making considerable changes …

Know All About Sustainable Fashion And Its Benefits
2 years, 2 months ago

Know All About Sustainable Fashion And Its Benefits

ABP News  

New Delhi: Sustainable fashion refers to the design, production, and marketing of clothing, footwear, and accessories that are made in ways that are environmentally friendly. This can include using eco-friendly materials, implementing fair labour practices, and reducing waste through the use of sustainable production methods. Use sustainable production methods: This includes using renewable energy sources, reducing waste, and using closed-loop …

Can you trust the label? Fast fashion under increasing scrutiny over greenwashing
2 years, 4 months ago

Can you trust the label? Fast fashion under increasing scrutiny over greenwashing

ABC  

Laura McAndrews has seen and heard some things that the fashion industry wouldn't want the public to know. As consumers become aware of the environmental cost of fast fashion, brands are finding new ways to market their clothing as sustainable. Patagonia used recycled polyester for 88 per cent of its polyester clothing in the spring 2022 season, while H&M markets …

Greta Thunberg says fast fashion industry is fooling people by ‘greenwashing’
2 years, 5 months ago

Greta Thunberg says fast fashion industry is fooling people by ‘greenwashing’

The Independent  

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Rapidly Evolving Trends in Fashion: The Truth Behind the Hype
2 years, 6 months ago

Rapidly Evolving Trends in Fashion: The Truth Behind the Hype

ABP News  

New Delhi: The World Economic Forum notes that while fast fashion lowers clothing prices, it does so at the expense of the environment. This Fast Fashion industry follows a strategy for developing and distributing clothing styles that prioritise meeting consumer demand for new styles in a timely manner at a reasonable price. The term "fast fashion" refers to the garment …

Fashion industry, did you forget about sustainability again?
2 years, 6 months ago

Fashion industry, did you forget about sustainability again?

Live Mint  

Last week was Fashion Week in New York City, and on Monday Climate Week will come to the Big Apple. At the intersection of these annual showcases lies an uncomfortable truth: No one has figured out how to credibly align climate goals with fashion’s current business model. “Many, many companies are starting to realize they have a situation that appears …

Experts to discuss the future of fast fashion at climate crisis event
2 years, 9 months ago

Experts to discuss the future of fast fashion at climate crisis event

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The fashion industry creates around 10 per cent of humanity’s global greenhouse gas emissions, and …

World Environment Day 2022: Here's how sustainable fashion is revolutionising the way the style business operates
2 years, 9 months ago

World Environment Day 2022: Here's how sustainable fashion is revolutionising the way the style business operates

Hindustan Times  

Sustainable fashion is the accelerating trend in the world of pret and couture, as the young populace today realises that leading an ethical and environmentally lifestyle can help avert the climate crisis and on World Environment Day 2022 this Sunday, we couldn't help but cheer how sustainable fashion is revolutionising the way the business of fashion operates. World Environment Day …

Style check: How sustainable is the sustainable business for designers in today's fast fashion?
2 years, 10 months ago

Style check: How sustainable is the sustainable business for designers in today's fast fashion?

Firstpost  

While sustainable practices are catching up like never before in the fashion industry, fashion designers weigh in on what is its impact on the brands About 53 million tonnes of fibre is produced by the fashion industry every year, of which 70 percent is wasted, says a recent report by IndiaSpend. This is the reason why sustainable practices are catching …

Here’s How You Can Create Sustainable Wardrobe and Contribute Towards Better Planet
2 years, 11 months ago

Here’s How You Can Create Sustainable Wardrobe and Contribute Towards Better Planet

News 18  

The perils of fast fashion in this consumerist era are galore. Not only does fast fashion destroy the planet, many leading brands that promote this trend do not treat their employees from the global south with fair working conditions. Let us take a look at other ways you can promote slow fashion that is climate conscious: Do your research As …

Fast fashion isn’t cheap – the environment is paying for it
3 years, 1 month ago

Fast fashion isn’t cheap – the environment is paying for it

The Independent  

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Was 2021 the year we moved away from fast fashion?
3 years, 2 months ago

Was 2021 the year we moved away from fast fashion?

The Independent  

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Are clothing manufacturers’ green initiatives just window dressing?
3 years, 4 months ago

Are clothing manufacturers’ green initiatives just window dressing?

The Independent  

Why is fast fashion a key driver of climate change? A 2021 report by a coalition of green groups accused the global fashion industry of developing a "dangerous addiction" to synthetic fibres made from fossil fuels in order to supply shoppers with rapidly increasing quantities of throwaway clothing. Fossil Fashion: The Hidden Reliance of Fashion on Fossil Fuels, says the …

How carbon might go out of fashion
3 years, 4 months ago

How carbon might go out of fashion

BBC  

How carbon might go out of fashion 9 November 2021 Share Save Laura Paddison Features correspondent Share Save Georges Gobet/Getty Images Due to the complex mixture of materials in modern fabrics, recycling clothing is currently a labour intensive task How carbon has gone out of fashion The fashion industry contributes between 2-10% of global carbon emissions – so how might …

Almost half of adults don’t consider fast fashion’s environmental impact, poll suggests
3 years, 4 months ago

Almost half of adults don’t consider fast fashion’s environmental impact, poll suggests

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nearly half of adults have admitted they don’t care about the impact of purchasing fast …

‘Green’ fashion must be accessible and verifiable
3 years, 5 months ago

‘Green’ fashion must be accessible and verifiable

Live Mint  

A few weeks ago, a closed-door roundtable was held to discuss Indian fashion industry’s impact on the environment. The roundtable was facilitated by SU.RE, a project launched in 2019 by India’s apparel industry to work towards reducing its carbon emissions, increasing resource efficiency, tackling waste, managing water and creating a positive impact—in line with UN Sustainable Development Goal 12. We …

How Fashion Industry Fared in 2021 And What it Means For 2022
3 years, 5 months ago

How Fashion Industry Fared in 2021 And What it Means For 2022

News 18  

2021 was quite an exciting year in the world of fashion. https://www.instagram.com/p/CQpPIY7rJpB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CT0ArT4FhJI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link In terms of the fashion economy, the State of Fashion 2022 report, written by Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company, named China as the “standout performer” in 2021, since its economy recovered much faster than those of other countries. The sixth annual report also predicted that …

What Greta Thunberg gets wrong about the fashion industry and ‘greenwashing’
3 years, 7 months ago

What Greta Thunberg gets wrong about the fashion industry and ‘greenwashing’

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. This attitude was on full display …

We need honest, not woke-y, fashion labels
3 years, 9 months ago

We need honest, not woke-y, fashion labels

Live Mint  

Once upon a time, if you did an online search for a “sustainable fashion brand” in India, only a handful would show up. Besides the approaching World Environment Day, the other reason for the constant “hellos” from “green-esque” brands is that for the past few years the one thing people can’t stop talking about—and something that has gained more traction …

For big fashion brands, sustainability is still not a priority
4 years ago

For big fashion brands, sustainability is still not a priority

Live Mint  

The 15 largest listed fashion companies are lagging behind when it comes to meeting the social and environmental targets of the Paris climate agreement and UN Sustainable Development Goals, a new report by the Business of Fashion has said. The Business of Fashion, an online publication about the fashion industry, analysed in its report publicly disclosed information from the five …

The environmental costs of fast fashion
4 years ago

The environmental costs of fast fashion

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Criticisms of fast fashion include its negative environmental impact, water pollution, the use of toxic chemicals and increasing levels …

Covid-19 Pushed Us to Figure Out How to Live a Sustainable Lifestyle. Is it a Lasting Trend?
4 years, 1 month ago

Covid-19 Pushed Us to Figure Out How to Live a Sustainable Lifestyle. Is it a Lasting Trend?

News 18  

Last year, just months into the COVID-19 pandemic, search interest in ‘How to live a sustainable lifestyle’ had increased by more than 4,550% on Google search engine. Building immunity was instantly linked to organic food, job cuts and limited resources resulted in mindful spending and restricted travel and social distancing norms forced people to adopt sustainable travel options. “This wouldn’t …

Sustainable fashion: How to tell the difference between genuine and jargon
4 years, 1 month ago

Sustainable fashion: How to tell the difference between genuine and jargon

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The most sustainable clothes are the ones you already own,” says Venetia La Manna, co-founder of sustainable fashion platform …

Why the sustainable fashion movement should always include plus-size people
4 years, 6 months ago

Why the sustainable fashion movement should always include plus-size people

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Aja Barber is an American writer, stylist and consultant who lives in London. And if you’re a plus-size person who cares about your impact on the planet and wants to shop for more sustainable fashion, your pool of options shrinks even further. Consumers are becoming more aware of the fashion industry’s role in contributing to the climate crisis, …

Sustainable fashion: Understanding sustainability in fashion and how to make conscious wardrobe choices
4 years, 7 months ago

Sustainable fashion: Understanding sustainability in fashion and how to make conscious wardrobe choices

Hindustan Times  

With the new era being ushered in, we might start to notice a shift from the heady consumerism we all partake in, to more environmentally conscious choices. With sustainable fashion, brands are trying to ensure that their customers get the highest quality products that can last for a long period of time without wear and tear. • Buy from sustainable …

British fashion needs to slow right down, and lockdown is the perfect time to do it
4 years, 9 months ago

British fashion needs to slow right down, and lockdown is the perfect time to do it

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In May, the British Fashion Council …

Can Indian fashion ace the sustainability challenge?
4 years, 11 months ago

Can Indian fashion ace the sustainability challenge?

Live Mint  

When was the last time you bought a piece of clothing and wondered about the people involved in making it? To enforce rules to make the fashion industry compliant with the best global practices of sustainable production and consumption is a daunting challenge— even more so in an unorganized market like India. The second part of the report is a …

Can fashion ever be sustainable?
5 years ago

Can fashion ever be sustainable?

BBC  

Can fashion ever be sustainable? Getty Images/Javier Hirschfeld Growing the cotton needed for a single pair of jeans requires a huge amount of water, while dying and manufacturing processes use yet more Some manufacturers are also working on ways to reduce the environmental impact from the production of their jeans, while others have been developing ways of recycling denim or …

Three ways you can reduce your fashion footprint for a sustainable wardrobe
5 years ago

Three ways you can reduce your fashion footprint for a sustainable wardrobe

ABC  

So you've bought a reusable coffee cup, remembered to bring your bags to the supermarket almost every time and invested in some beeswax wraps. Key points: Australians collectively spend about $5 billion on fashion and three-fifths of that is trashed within a year Choosing fashion made from more sustainable fibres is one way to reduce your fashion footprint, but can …

Making fashion more than just eco-friendly
5 years, 2 months ago

Making fashion more than just eco-friendly

Hindustan Times  

Do you know that a simple zipper of your dress made of nylon or polyester may take up to 40- 200 years to decompose? Fashion brand PECKD does not use synthetics like polyester and nylons and each of its garments are made of 100 percent compostable fabric, threads and buttons which decomposes in 180 days when buried in moist soil. …

Sustainability in the fashion industry faces an uphill climb
5 years, 2 months ago

Sustainability in the fashion industry faces an uphill climb

Hindustan Times  

Sustainability in fashion is a hot button topic, with retailers large and small racing to prove their green credentials, but the desire for new attire churns and the industry remains one of the world’s largest polluters as climate activists and watchdogs sound alarms. In addition, the global fashion sector addressed climate change by launching the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate …

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