I've recently gotten involved with sustainable and
ethical fashion since 2014, and I hope more people realize the value of traditional craftsmanship and treasure the clothing and accessories they purchase.
But McCartney has been exploring
ethical fashion since she set up in 2001, when it seemed like an eccentricity — or even a nuisance — to many in the wider industry.
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ethical fashion is growing in Asia - Pacific and five sustainable clothing brands to watch Five years
since the nightmare of Rana Plaza, what changed for Bangladesh garment workers?
Since that day in February 2014, I haven't bought anything that's not from a thrift store, created in the United States, or made responsibly elsewhere (sourced from reliable blogs, from brands whose founder I know, or endorsed by
ethical fashion websites).
Since that time, the rise of the
ethical fashion movement has pointed out how harmful denim dyes can be for the environment, and how much water, land and energy is wasted making jeans during the manufacturing processes.
Since 2011, the Chan Luu
ethical fashion international line has been able to create over 1000 jobs in 24 different community groups.
A late - morning tweet by @ecofashionista reminded me that it's been three years
since we last checked in on Made - By, an independent, Amsterdam - based consumer label that encourages sustainable and
ethical practices in the
fashion industry through production - chain transparency.