Vegan coconut leather, disabled models, and female photographers are being heard.
I’ve collated together links to articles and blog posts I’ve been reading this past week from around the web. The articles are essentially to do with sustainable fashion news, diversity in the fashion industry, and sustainability in general. Perfect to read with your weekend breakfast!
Burberry To Stop Burning Unsold Items After Green Criticism. They will reuse, repair or recycle products and end the use of real fur. Guardian
London Fashion Week Vows To Be Fur-Free. British Fashion Council says LFW in September will be the first of big fashion weeks to ditch animal fur. Guardian
What It’s Like to Be a Disabled Model in the Fashion Industry. – Teen Vogue
Thirty Years At Vogue: How Anna Wintour Changed The Way The World Gets Dressed. I know what you are thinking, in what way is the editor of American Vogue sustainable?! Well maybe not sustainable but I admire how she has a style and has stuck to it. The main component of wearing clothes over and over is knowing your style, and Anna has certainly done that. – Guardian
30 Female Photographers Sound Off On Fashion’s Gender Imbalance. In 2017, just 13.7% of magazine covers from the top 10 American fashion publications were photographed by women. It’s time that changed. – Refinery29
Unpacking the rise of viral fashion. See-through jeans, hi-vis vests, and THAT Joey Tribbiani look: fashion is creating garments designed to go viral. – Dazed
Chanel Shoes, But No Salary. How One Woman Exposed The Scandal Of The French Fashion Industry. I can’t wait to read this book by Giulia Mensitieri. She lays bare the working conditions of stylists and young designers. Will it lead to improved conditions for those forced to work for clothes vouchers instead of cash? Guardian
How Mother Of Pearl Is Redefining Sustainability With Its New No Frills Line. Having grown up off-grid, designer Amy Powney is on a mission to change the fashion industry. – Vogue
Vegan Leather Market To Hit $85 Billion As Fashion Bosses Innovate. An increasing number of producers are opting for animal-free, eco-friendly alternatives. – Plant Based News
Malai Vegan Leather – Sustainable Fashion From Coconut Water Waste. An organic alternative leather made from coconut water waste, highly suitable for innovative leather-looking bags and fashion accessories. WT VOX
A Morning With Gung Ho. An interesting video interview with the designer behind the political art label. – Into The Eco
Have a lovely weekend!
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The Green Edition is a journey to help slow down and appreciate the smaller things in life. With tips for shopping more consciously and simplifying your life.