Week 30 Sustainable Fashion Links

Zara, a Mount Everest Clean Up and an ethical croc bag?! Hello, how are you? 

It’s difficult to talk about sustainability without getting overly political – as politics and sustainability go hand in hand. Notably, a new prime minister was appointed this week in the UK. Boris Johnson is the new leader of The Conservative Party and for now, the British government. His speeches and plans so far, unfortunately, do not cover climate change. However, the party are offering the chance to put our views across – if you are a British citizen. Follow this link and tell them what is a priority for you – whether it’s climate change, global warming, the overuse of single-use plastics, fast-fashion or anything else.

Here are your sustainable fashion links for the week. The final link is a podcast episode featuring an interview with American Vogue editor Anna Wintour. While glossy publications could always be doing more for sustainability, Anna has often spoken out about overconsumption. Personally, I read magazines using the Readily App and use them for inspiration rather than buying the fashion they suggest.

11 Sustainable Fashion Links

An Ethical Crocodile Handbag? I found this piece both fascinating and odd. To spend thousands on a bag in the first place, but, to only do it if the crocodile is ethically raised. Significantly, the writer doesn’t really explain what an ethical crocodile is. WSJ

Bally Has Cleaned Up Nearly 2 Tons of Garbage From Mount Everest. Vogue

Extinction Rebellion: ‘Fashion Week Should Be A Declaration Of Emergency’. The Guardian

It’s electrifying! Olivia Newton-John on her big Grease auction. If you ever wanted to buy some vintage clothes from Grease, surprisingly now is your chance! The Guardian

‘I Smell Like A Broad On A Bender’ – Why I Decided To Tie-Dye My Clothes With Wine. Don’t panic next time you spill wine on your clothes, just add more wine. The ultimate in upcycling! The Guardian

Zara Announces Its Latest Sustainability Goals. They have promised ambitious goals. But hey Zara, how about you stop outright copying small designers and ripping them off too? Vogue

Zara Built A $20B Empire On Fast Fashion. Now It Needs To Slow Down. Fast Company

Love Island Is A Ratings Hit But A Sustainable Fashion Disaster.  The Guardian

An Open Letter To Fashion Revolution On The Importance Of Compensating Strategic & Critical Volunteers. Is it ethical to expect Fashion Revolution volunteers to work for free? A Vivid Life

Rebellion on the High Street! Protesting fast fashion with XR Sutton. Elly takes to the streets with Extinction Rebellion. Find out how she got on conversing with the general public about fast fashion. Take It Up, Wear It Out

Fashion Podcast

Can fashion keep up with 21st-century trends? The Economist asks Anna Wintour. The Economist Podcast

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