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There's nothing better than seeing companies like ThredUp put our planet first by officially endorsing the ground-breaking #NYFashionAct! This move adds momentum to the growing demand for sustainable action in the fashion space. If passed, this Act will hold fashion brands accountable to increase transparency around the social and environmental impacts of supply chains. The fashion industry is one that is desperately in need of reform - as conscious consumers, let's continue to push companies to prioritize sustainability over profits. Our collective voice has the power to drive real change!

The term 'Circular Fashion' has become a bit of a buzz word in the fashion industry but what does it really mean? This week's blog article has got you covered. Join us as we talk about the pros & cons of a 'Closed-Loop' system with Circular Fashion.

A special thanks to the The Thinking Watermill Society and Maria Angela W Maina for the interview with our CEO Francesca De Gottardo. The article covers, in great detail, how we approach sustainable fashion through ethical practices in every part of our supply chain. To follow our story, read the full article from this link below. https://lnkd.in/dutHvPEu

To coincide with Drapers Sustainable Fashion Conference and Awards 2024 in London on 13 March, this issue focuses on the significant strides that are being made by the fashion retail industry in improving its environmental and social impact. #DrapersSustainableFashion #sustainablefashion #AllSaints #ethicalfashion #circularfashion #supplychain #fashionretailnews #fashionretail

Greenwashing definition continues to be a complex topic to understand for many consumers, who despite wanting to consume responsibly and sustainably sourced, brands misleading information makes it more complicated. This is where organizations like Fashion Takes Action play a very important role in taking action against misleading fashion brands and informing consumers how to practice responsible consumption.

Just like the culture of fast fashion was created I believe we can create a culture of circular fashion. Lately I have a sense that there is so much guilt behind fashion ( and rightly so). But in order for circular fashion to become the new culture we gotta find ways to link positive energy to it. Make it fun and energizing 🌟. I had a blast at Equals clothing swap event 💛. We need more events like this! #circulareconomy #circularfashion #circularsolutions

Big news in sustainability today. The French National Assembly will discuss a game-changing bill on fast fashion. The legislation, aimed at addressing the environmental and social impacts, is a significant step in promoting responsible consumption. Resale platforms are a key player in this eco-friendly revolution. Let's support the circular economy and reshape the fashion landscape. 

How Young People Are Shaping The Future of Sustainable Fashion

🎙️ Inspiring Thursday: A Conversation with Olivia Pinnock 🌿✨ For this month’s Inspiring Thursday, we had the privilege of speaking with Olivia Pinnock, a distinguished fashion journalist, sustainable fashion advocate, and lecturer at the London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London. In our insightful conversation, Olivia explores the power of storytelling to promote sustainability, shares innovative ideas shaping the industry, and discusses the evolving attitudes towards sustainability in fashion. Her passion and dedication are truly inspiring! Key Takeaways: 🌟Storytelling for Awareness: The impact of powerful stories like "The True Cost" in raising public awareness about sustainability issues. 🌟Innovative Ideas: Cutting-edge solutions such as lab-grown leather and bio-fabricated dyes that are shaping the future of sustainable fashion. 🌟Changing Attitudes: The shift in the fashion community towards accepting the need for change, despite slow progress. 🌟Collaborative Responsibility: The essential role of both consumers and the industry in driving sustainable practices. 🌟Youth Engagement: The evolving sentiment among younger generations and the importance of collective responsibility across all age groups. 📢 Join the Conversation: Listen to the full interview to gain deeper insights and be inspired by Olivia’s experiences and vision for a sustainable future in fashion. Don’t miss this engaging and enlightening discussion! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gCWBJaYu #SustainableFashion #Storytelling #FashionInnovation #InspiringThursday #OliviaPinnock #FashionIndustry #EcoFashion #Sustainability #FutureOfFashion

Well done to the French National Assembly 👏 Here's some fun (quite sickening!) facts on (the) fast(est) fashion: Shein drops around 10,000 new items on its website daily. It produces a few hundred of these styles and makes more IF people start to buy them. (So at a bare minimum this is 1 million pieces of clothing PER DAY.) At any one time, they have around 500,000 styles on their website. Calculate this into a year and you are looking at 356, 000, 000 pieces of clothing (at a minimum) from one brand each year in the world. The quality might ensure a couple of wears (if any! You've seen the hauls, right?), then it's binned. Here's a little more ... the manufacturer's rapid use of virgin polyesters and huge consumption of oil churns out the same amount of C02 as around 180 coal-fired power plants. Feel ill about this yet?