Sustainable Fashion Trends - Which one would you go for first?

Fashion and sustainability may appear contradictory as fashion by definition are fast-changing while sustainability encourages one to think carefully while purchasing and that might include sometimes a decision of not buying. Given the current scenario of unstoppable climate change and enormous emissions, implementing sustainability in all walks of life is a dire need. Here are a few sustainable fashion trends one can look for to go trendy while being “down to earth”.?????????

Eco-friendly clothing - Using biodegradable materials leads to a reduction in chemical treatments and processing. This includes increasing the use of organic materials and plant-based fibers.?

Recycling and Upcycling textiles -Getting rid of the throw-away approach is very important to adapt to sustainable fashion. The major reasons being the fast-changing fashion itself and the short-lived products owing to their cheap quality. It should be noticed that almost 40 million tonnes of textile wastes contributes to the landfills every year. Thus selecting recyclable materials and repurposing them for the new garments is a major trend in this sector.

Thrift Fashion - People are now starting to embrace the purchase of second-hand clothes which are used only a few times and discarding the notion of wearing such clothes is downgrading their social status

Renting and Sharing Fashion - Opting for clothes on rent for specific occasions. This is already a trend for women and now many new-age industries are starting to provide this option. This is cost-effective and a great way to save the environment.

Local Production - How long your apparel have traveled to find you might seem an absurd fact to you. The importance of the local supply chain has been deeply understood in the recent times. By adapting to such products not only save a lot of emissions but also guarantees ethical work conditions and minimizing logistic problems

Capsule Wardrobes - Keeping to the bare minimum, by having more with less. It is like creating multiple outfits with interchangeable items without actually owning excessive items.

Product Passports - As the sustainability fashion is getting traction in the textile industry so is the greenwashing campaigns. It has become trickier and more challenging to identify genuine products. Technologies like product passports, allow customers to trace the production steps, and certifications associated with the item.

Metaverse Fashion - The future of sustainable fashion. It has been anticipated that in the future we would have an absolute virtual fashion. Though it would require energy to set the system but will save a lot in terms of raw materials, production energy, emissions, water effluents, and needless to say would generate absolutely no waste.?