Sustainable Fashion

 Sustainable Fashion 

The concept of sustainable fashion comes into question. Sustainability basically refers to the concept of avoiding the depletion of natural resources for maintaining balance in the environment. In the domain of fashion, sustainability points to the production of garments with specific attention to environmental factors.

Sustainable Fashion refers to fashion brands that take into consideration the environment & ecological .Some sustainable fashion examples are avoiding making clothes from those plant fibres that consume more water ,choosing clothes that are man made rather than machine made thus saving electricity,oil & gas .

Inorder to make this earth green, each of us can contribute in our own way either by planting trees or using more environmentally friendly products & sustainable fashion is one such step towards preserving the environment for our future generation.

Fashion in the past has been more about abundance and was a show of opulence by the rich and wealthy. People in the past used to adorn themselves with clothing that was not only taxing on the pockets of the bearer but also had deleterious effects on our planet.

During the mediaeval and early history, kings and queens adorned themselves in expensive jewellery and elaborate clothing to signify theirs and their kingdom opulence, but if we all adopt that Fashion sense today, we would render our earth useless.

Today, there is a need to find alternatives that could be sustainable and are at the same time styling to satiate our need for fashion. Many have started working on this front where they have taken our discard and turned that into new fashion icons.

Many innovations are now centred upon using the least amount of resources to make use of the already present products that cause significant amounts of damage to our planet and it's resources. Few examples are jeans made of plastic bottles, reusable cutlery and technological products that have insignificant carbon footprint.

Catering to the worlds needs of fashion with sustainable products is the next big challenge for the world, but with cooperation of people and corporates, this could be achieved by making sustainable the new fashion slogan

When teenage activist Greta Thunberg said, “I want you to listen to the scientists,” the fashion industry celebrated her, and rightfully so. Now, it is our responsibility to do our part to make it happen, to invite science into fashion and establish necessary systems of exchange. That is why Study Hall has partnered with the Earth Institute at Columbia University to highlight geologists, chemists, researchers, and innovators to share their scientific methodology with fashion’s leading experts. Our conference series will provide clear solutions, a guidebook, as well as a report in partnership with British sustainability consultancy firm Techstyler, following the event. If we want to see change at scale, we have to stop preaching to the choir. We must make the effort to engage with and translate concepts to groups outside of the climate community who equally deserve and are now asking for this information. This used to be the mandate of a diplomat; however, the new power, the one coming from the people, democratises this very idea of diplomacy. Tina Knowles, Mari Copeny (Little Miss Flint), Noah Clothing founder Brendon Babenzien, Adidas director of purpose Nikole Hunt, G-Star Raw vice president of sustainability Sofie Schop, Katharine Hamnett, and Christopher Raeburn, to name a few, will share their wisdom today. Kicking off NYFW and the Decade of Action with a clear plan of action.

SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVES FOR CONSUMERS 

Change the way you do laundry:

 Only wash full loads, use cold water more often, avoid dry cleaning and tumble dryers, and use green detergent. You can even invest in products like the Cora Ball that help reduce the amount of microfiber released into your wastewater.

Go thrifting:

 If buying from sustainable brands isn't in your budget right now, try shopping at second hand stores. You can often find fashionable items at a fraction of the price. Don't forget to recycle or donate your old garments when you no longer use them.

Donate your clothes to charity:

 There are several ways to prevent your clothes from piling up in the landfill. Try donating them to charity, repairing them, or putting them in textile recycling bins (not your standard curbside bins).

Invest in fewer, higher quality garments: 

While many fashion brands are using recycled fabrics in an attempt to be more sustainable, these materials are still made from plastic-based fibres and will shed plastic microfibers into wastewater. By investing in clothing made from high-quality natural fibres, like GOTS-certified organic cotton, you can decrease microplastic pollution and protect marine life.

Rent clothes: 

Clothing rentals are an excellent choice for outfits you know you won't wear often, like prom dresses, tuxedos, and maternity clothes.