I am conflicted. Real fur is problematic for obvious reasons. But on the other side faux fur is worse for the environment (production and because it sheds literal plastic overt time). It does tend to "last" longer because tho - bc it's technically plastic. Please let me know what you think!
We are looking for people within Europe who are interested in preowned and overstock fashion as a more sustainable solution compared to fast fashion. We are happy for you to sign up and get free early access. Your feedback on our service is very welcome, too (sustetics.com) The sign up sheet is to be found under the following link: https://forms.gle/jdCP6NsJWwuFctvS7
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Best, Matthias from Sustetics
I’m a zookeeper working on a project about sustainable fashion/ textile production in general. I want to highlight how different cultures and communities around the world use the natural environment they live in to create their garments.
It might not be for everyday wear nowadays, but even if the techniques are still used for ceremonial items that would be nice. I just want to focus on techniques that haven’t been lost to time and could spark interest in getting more generations to learn them.
Unique weaving traditions and techniques, fibers from specific animals (even if wool or cotton has it been bred to be specific to that climate at least?). Specific dying techniques? I’m looking for items from as many parts of the world as possible.
Or… can anyone help provide me with resources or contacts that could help me? I’m in way over my head with this one haha.
Thanks all
Any help would be great
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I'm really trying to change my buying habits and buy more ethically source/sustainable fashion, but I feel like every store I find has very basic and simple styling. I still want to look cute but stay ethical :')
Capsules are all over sustainable fashion YouTube, and while it's inspiring it doesn't always seem feesible. I have a messy and sometimes germ filled job, so I have to wear a different top and bottom everyday. I would love to have 3-4 bottoms that I rotate every week, but that would mean I only have mess ready work pants and nothing nice, and that I'd have to do laundry in the middle of every week. Not always an option.
Are capsules really feasible for everyone? Has anyone with a situation like mine ever tried one?
I would like to get a pair or two of athletic shorts as I’ve grow out of my clothes. I confess I do like the look of lulu but I don’t buy from them anymore. Do any of you have any suggestions for places to look? I’ve never bought secondhand athletic clothes before and I’ll not sure I’d be comfortable with it (but my opinion could be swayed), it seems most of the stores I’ve been browsing only have leggings and sweats, or a longer length than my preference
Dear all, currently i am writing the proposal for my undergraduate thesis. I am doing research on sustainable fashion. To be more specific, i want to find out how a deadstock disclosure by brands themselves would affect the attitude of consumers. (so consumers would get to know what brand do with clothes that is unsold etc.)This would be in the form of a law/regulation. It is just a potential solution to todays not so sustainable consumer behaviour. So my research wants to find out if such a disclosure would be a good idea. I want to investigate the attitude by conducting a survey among consumers thats divided into three dimensions (the three components that form an attitude. )
Since i want to measure the effect of something, i have to measure the attitude before and after such a deadstock disclosure. i want to do this by measuring their attitude by asking questions divided among the three dimensions. Then i want to implement some screenshots of fast fashion chain look a like websites, stating that they burn unsold clothing for example. (these will be fake websites, since the regulation is not in place yet). then i would like to ask attitude questions again.
I was hoping if any of you knew what this type of survey i am planning to conduct is called and if any of you have other tips on how to do this research that would be great. Thank you in advance!
My name is Cate,
I’m a high school student in Atlanta and an aspiring social entrepreneur. I am working on a project to create value for people who want to shop sustainably more often and stop shopping at fast-fashion sites. This is important to me because I love fashion and want people to be aware of the effects fast fashion has on the environment, and encourage people to shop sustainably. I’m looking to interview students who are interested in shopping sustainable and want to help the environment. If you are in this category I would love to interview you about your personal experience and insight on fast fashion and sustainable clothing.
Thank you for your time.
I would like to know which platform do you use for buying sustainable clothes.
And what is the most important standard for you when buying sustainable clothes?
Where do you feel most frustration while searching and finding sustainable clothes?
Which information is most useful when finding ethical product that you want?
If you search "best sustainable brands" on Google this is the top result: an article by thredUP.
Here are some of the brands they recommend:
That's a lot of mistakes for the #1 article on Google.
Now let me be clear, I have nothing against thredUP. I shop second hand often and we recommend thredUP for second hand in multiple articles on Eco-Stylist. However, this article being #1 on Google is deeply concerning.
What do you all think about this?
Hi everyone,
I am Lydia, the founder of Don't Shop, Swap, a fashion tech start-up based in London!
Since May this year, I have been working with a web dev agency to build the DSS Virtual Clothes Swapping Platform (our MVP). The subscription service enables subscribers to 'purchase' trend-setting clothes using their unwanted clothes as currency, and is due to go live next month. The platform will offer a collection of preloved, designer, and vintage clothing. We are on a mission to save the world from the harmful environmental impacts of the fast fashion industry!
Check out our waiting list page here to get a feel for what we are launching at www.dontshopswap.co.uk - leave your email for half-price membership to the platform (available for the first 100 subscribers).
Is there such thing as sustainable swimwear? If so what makes it sustainable? Is it the material? What material would they use? Are there any sustainable swimwear companies out there?
Been thinking about this a lot recently.
What brands of clothing are truly sustainable and how so? Not just ones that claim to be but having nothing to back it up
Design piracy in fashion is a challenge faced by both young independent designers and big luxury brands. Our latest article looks at the legal implications of IP management in fashion design in order to promote sustainability. https://vlemagazine.com/jupiter-intellectual-property-management-in-fashion/ please provide feedback and subscribe if you like the content. Thanks.
Hi, guys ! I'm a univ student having a project for my portfolio about "sustainable product" cause I'm vegan and have lots of interest in sustainable products. What I'm trying to make is sustainable product app, like Good on you (Not actually launch it)
Is there anyone interested in having a short interview about sustainable product?👀
👉🏻Anyone who has experience searching for sustainable product or actually buying the product is ALL WELCOME!
👉🏻Or Anyone who felt frustration while searching the sustainable product, please tell me your experience when you felt the most frustration!
Your real story would be soooooo helpful 💕 And it would only take 20-30 min. (NO commercially use at all)
If you are interested, please leave comment or start chat with me 😍 Thank you!
I keep seeing a lot of diy rings, necklaces, etc where people make stuff out of normal crafting wire u can get at the store and I was wondering how sustainable those things are in terms of like their environmental friendliness and stuff. I’m not very knowledgeable abt sustainability so some insight would be much appreciated! :)
Looking for sustainable underwear I’ve found that most brands only make beige/black/white/etc basic styles (Knickey, Boody, Organic Basics, PACT, etc)
Anyone have recommendations for sustainably made underwear that aren’t boring? Fun prints, cute styles, etc.
I’m located in Canada. The only one I’ve tried is Em Me Ma (small business located in Ontario) which I recommend but I’d like more options!
What challenges do adidas face being sustainable, economic, social and environmental?
I mostly thrift or buy from pact/similar organic and sustainable brands. Looking for some more on trend brands similar to urban. Any suggestions?
Hello Guys,
I am a Master's Student at ESMOD Paris. In order to collect important data for my thesis I am conducting a survey on the customers choices in sustainable fashion and their awareness about vegan leather goods. Could you please help me and answer it? The link is here bellow. Thank you very much.
Hi, I am a Uni student, From the Swinburne University of Technology currently doing an Industry Project with Deidaa a small sustainability fashion business and we are looking for your input into the products and your thoughts on environmental trends and purchasing products from small businesses.
Thanks
As a conscious fashion consultant, one of the biggest issues I see for small brands is not being able to meet MOQs. Yea, all of these new textile technologies are cool. But, they are almost impossible for startups to use because of sky-high minimums.
So, I wanted to share this amazing Italian recycled wool supplier. To be clear I am not affiliated with them in any way, I just think they are doing amazing work. I am happy I found them for my clients and thought that they might be perfect for other fashion startups out there too.
IMO they are a triple threat, doing good for the planet, beautiful fabrics, and they have an entire warehouse of stock fabrics that are available for small startup brands to use!
https://shopvirtueandvice.com/blogs/news/this-recycled-wool-fabric-supplier-startup-friendly
Last call! Join us on Sept. 21.
For all those starting or running sustainable product companies and purpose-driven retail brands.
P.S. I'll be running the networking session (aka virtual happy hour) and share a demo of GoodCarts at the very end.
I'm looking for an EU-based ethical and sustainable brand, to buy a coat. I came across ThokkThokk, and I like their style (and moderate prices). Does anyone have any experience with this brand?
Thanks!
Hello everyone, I am a Master's Student from ESMOD Fashion Business, I am conducting a survey on people's perspectives on sustainability in Fashion Industry. This survey should only take 5 minutes, and your responses are completely anonymous. Thank you very much for your participation, I really appreciate your input :)
I’m interested in asking some questions about your pain points as a sustainable consumer. I’m working on a project and would really appreciate your valuable insights ✨
Can anybody recommend any resources or marketplaces that share new and upcoming sustainable fashion brands, particularly woman's lifestyle wear?
Thriftedtiff is a brand ran by none other than Tiff herself. A solo ran female brand with a mission to end fast fashion in streetwear. This self taught designer has turned thrifted vintage tablecloths into corsets, thrifted collectible jerseys into dresses and as far as her imagination takes her all within the confines of secondhand materials. Each piece is a one of one and designed to set you apart from the environment you wear it in, every time. Her most recent collection, MISSCONCEPTIONS features 24 unisex one of one pieces and is now available at thriftedtiff.com
Support small and support ethical fashion standards within the streetwear community and follow and instagram to learn more about her story. u/thriftedtiff
This blog shares sustainable fashion principles to help revamp our wardrobes as we reemerge from being mostly at home. What are your thoughts?
Anyone know of any sustainable brands that make tights? I want to buy new, but I’d love for the material to be recycled or just maybe not as horrendous for the environment lol. I’m specifically looking for a black, opaque pair, but I’m open to suggestions!!
Hello! I'm looking to buy some simple/dainty jewelry pieces. Does anyone have any suggestions for susrainable/ethical/recycled materials brands?
Thank you! 😊
Hii! I'm looking for a sustainable brand that's similar go Matt and Nat's style backpacks.
Thanks so much! 😊
I am in my final year of my studies and am undertaking my final dissertation on the topic of circular fashion, challenges associated, and the motivation behind consumers' behaviours towards sustainability.
If you have a spare 5-10 minutes, I would be extremely grateful if you completed this survey to assist my research!
Thank you in advance ❤
Hi everyone!
It will soon be fall and I'm looking for colorful sustainable fashion, especially jumpers/sweaters, cardigans, and jackets. There are so many awesome sustainable brands out there, but so many of them use lots of earthy tones, which isn't really my style. Any suggestions?
Thank you so much!
I know lots of brands that fit this criteria but they’re expensive and the underwear don’t have full coverage (so they don’t give you a wedgie). Any favorites out there that you guys know of or love? Thanks. Also preferably one size! I’m 5 feet 7inches, 28 inch waist, 38 inch hip, approx- if that helps for any reason
Hello - we have been working on a second-hand app (Closit.app) for a while, which is focused on flash sales for second-hand sellers. i.e. We focus on helping sellers have a short sharp events for just 24 or 48 hours. Also, we focus on video content.
The idea came from hosting events in Barcelona, which were in person Closet Sales, where we would host an event for free, i.e. a mini-second hand clothing market. The app which is available on iOS and Android, is our attempt at creating an event like closet sales, but online. Thus a Closit Sale.
So for sellers, we want to make it fast to sell your items, instead of waiting forever on the existing online services.
For the buyer, it also means they can get good deals, as people want to sell everything quickly.
Full Transparency, we are early stage and we have many things to improve in the app.
What is the catch? Nothing, we don't charge for anything at this point and are simply focused on helping connect buyers and sellers in a new way. One day we hope to make this into a business, however, right now we just want to improve the app and provide value to people interested in second-hand fashion. We believe there must be better ways to connect people in second-hand fashion.
Here is a video we put together: https://www.closit.app/
We are open to feedback [even brutal feedback], as we are driven by bringing the community together.
Thank you for your time.
Hi all
Are the teeth size the limiting factor for zipper sizes, or are all zipper sizes (3/5/7) interchangeable?
Thanks
Hi guys!
We have just launched a new unisex clothing brand called IKONO. Currently we use only 100% GOTS-certified Organic Cotton and Supima, both sourced from USA. The clothing production is based in Portugal, we do the design here in Finland. Go take a look and let us know what you think! www.ikono.fi
I just launched a modular clothing system on Kickstarter that gives wearers the ability to convert a dress to matching set to jumpsuit and go from loose fitted to cinched at the waist. Sleeves are also removable in one of our tops to allow you to have 3 looks - sleeveless, short sleeved, or fancy.
While modularity is inherently sustainable, we still made sure we aren't using fabric with any plastic and choosing a factory with ethical practises.
Is this a concept that interests you? I would love you to check out the Kickstarter page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ellylla/the-all-in-1-clothing-system
Feedback and questions are welcome!
