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 Fashion has always been viewed  as a way of expressing oneself, but it is no longer the same as it used to be;  the real action now happens in the design house, in the choice of materials, and in the manufacture  of clothing. Sustainable fashion is no longer an idea that is yet to be achieved; it is a  change that is well welcomed in an industry that has been a devotee of overconsumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0 The Reality Behind the Racks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 Let\u2019s start with an uncomfortable truth: the fashion industry is among  the biggest pollutants globally. From poisonous dyes to water-based cotton cultivation, every aspect of the production  has raised the environmental concerns. Also, there is the social aspect\u2013garment workers being paid less  and working in poor conditions than is acceptable for an industry that already has many questions to answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  This is not to suggest that one should stop buying clothes (although an extreme minimalist may be strong enough  to make such a decision). It is about the need to change the fashion industry approach to the production  and consumption of clothes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Designing With Purpose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0In its simplest form, sustainable fashion can be\u00a0 traced back to design. It is about designing <\/a>clothes which are more durable and require less resource and labour\u00a0 to create and which generate less waste. Stella McCartney<\/a> has been a great example of how fashion house can\u00a0 embrace the environmentally friendly approach while at the same time create classic designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 But sustainable design is not  limited to the high-end fashion brands. The current trends have seen start-up brands incorporating the use of  new materials such as organic cotton, bamboo and even fabrics that are derived from recycled water bottles. Each  piece has a narrative: a narrative of innovation, of sustainable practices, and of possibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Innovation  in Every Stitch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 The role of technology has been instrumental in the development of sustainable fashion industry. For  instance, through the growth of culture leather-like materials, Mylo has come up with a way of  producing leather without the adverse effects on the environment. It is very soft, very durable and absolutely not  made from animals \u2013 a win-win situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Then there\u2019s 3D printing which minimises  waste since only the areas that require completion are fed with material in layers. Designers are also coming  up with zero waste patterns, ways of cutting fabrics so that there will be no waste. These techniques  are not only smart, they are revolutionary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Rewriting Fashion\u2019s Lifecycle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 Perhaps one of the  most positive changes that define the fashion industry in the present is the growing focus on circularity. It  is not only about recycling; it is about creating clothes that can be unconstructed and reconstructed again once  it reaches its destination. These are the innovations that are shaping the future of \u201cnew\u201d clothing:  jeans that are constructed from a single fabric and shoes that can be decomposed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Patagonia  has taken this idea to the heart and has made it a brand philosophy. Their Worn Wear program  is a way to help customers return old pieces to be repaired or sold, and in doing so,  start a loop of reuse. It is a perfect response to the practices of fast fashion which we can  no longer afford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 The Road Ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 Sustainable fashion has its weak points, though: how to  produce more clothing, how to teach people, and how to break the addiction to cheap and quick  fashion. But change is taking place. The large dealers are starting to provide green stocks. People are becoming  more vocal. And creatives are showing that fashion can be beautiful without being damaging to the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Sustainable fashion is not a fad; it is the new normal and the change that is already  happening is for the better. It is important to note that the journey to sustainability is still a long  one, but every effort helps. It is the consumer behavior, the creativity of designers, and the  advancement of techniques and designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Closing Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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 Thus, it is possible to state that sustainable fashion  is not only about the clothes people wear. It is about the understanding of the fact that fashion has  the potential of shaping not only the garments we don wear, but the world we live in. And  is this not what fashion should be?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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