Intentionality, raising global environmental consciousness through fashion.
The world is currently facing a crisis that is changing life as we know it. The corona virus has claimed more than 315 000 lives worldwide, making it the most infectious virus of the 21st century and as such business and everyday interactions have changed dramatically. In the fashion world this means that those who …
When I first bought my toughees I was searching for a practical shoe, something comfortable, stylish and supportive for my rather large feet. My research took me down memory lane, it had been years since I’d worn a school uniform, but I remembered how the shoes would always outlast the rest of the uniform. The …
Angela Kelly, British fashion designer and the Queen’s longtime dressmaker, revealed in her memoir “The Other Side of the Coin (2019)” that the queen would no longer wear fur. Any new garments made for the monarch, including coats, hats and ceremonial robes requiring fur, will be made with faux fur. Humans first began wearing clothing …
Green retailing refers to the management approach that pursues environmental protection to improve the retail value chain through eliminating waste, increasing efficiency and reducing costs.
The earth is relying on us to take care of it and our current climate is far from healthy. Considering new production methods within the fashion industry will ensure that we see a brighter future both for the industry and the earth.
Research shows that decomposing clothing releases methane, a harmful greenhouse gas and a significant contributor to climate change. Waste accumulation by the fast fashion industry is also responsible for fabric dyes and chemicals that leak into the soil, contaminating both surface and groundwater. Instead of dumping unwanted clothes, the best response is to recycle. Landfills …
According to a 2016 Oxfam report, more than 15 million people who work in the clothing manufacturing industry are based in developing countries worldwide, with more than 80% comprising of women often too young to work and from poor rural backgrounds. Fast fashion alone produces 20% of global wastewater, contaminating rivers, oceans, drinking water and …