Ethical Fashion News, Trends & Brand Directory

Why Are Cocoons Killed to Make Silk

The global textile and apparel industry is very cruel, including silk production. It kills hundreds of thousands of sensitive animals every year, silkworms, to harvest silk from their cocoons. Cocoons... Read More

Posted on Jul 25, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Elle L Music Artist And Fashion For Conservation Ambassador

Elle L is a London-based musician and ambassador for Fashion for Conservation. She has supported conversations about responsible fashion for the past three years within the British fashion industry. "Music... Read More

Posted on Jul 24, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Elle L Music Artist And Fashion For Conservation Ambassador

Top 10 Sustainable Fashion Organizations And Initiatives

The global fashion industry needs urgent change toward more sustainability. It's one of the largest polluters in the world. Luckily, many organizations and initiatives are working hard to make change happen... Read More

Posted on Jul 24, 2020 By Alex Assoune

117 Fashion Brands Signed the Circular Fashion Pledge

Sustainability is trending in the fashion industry for good reasons. 117 small and medium-sized apparel brands from around the world have signed on to the 2020 Circular Fashion Pledge to... Read More

Posted on Jul 23, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Why is Linen so Popular?

Sustainability is gaining traction in the fashion industry. Linen is a natural and environmentally friendly fabric ideal for beautiful clothing that also protects the environment. Linen is popular especially in... Read More

Posted on Jul 23, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Buying Fewer Clothes Helps The Environment

Fashion has a catastrophic impact on the environment. The global textile and apparel industry is one of the largest polluters globally. It creates massive amounts of pollution, waste, and greenhouse... Read More

Posted on Jul 22, 2020 By Alex Assoune

My Best Fast Fashion Articles You Need To Read

With so many available alternatives today, it's difficult to understand why fast fashion remains so popular. Fast fashion has been growing rapidly over the last 20 years. It answers the... Read More

Posted on Jul 22, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Temporary Upcycled Streetwear Launches This Summer

Houston-based upcycled high-fashion streetwear brand Temporary is planning to launch its first collection this summer. As she learned more about sustainability in the fashion industry, its founder and lead designer... Read More

Posted on Jul 21, 2020 By Alex Assoune

The Use of Animals in the Fashion Industry

Animal cruelty is everywhere in the fashion industry. Even if men and women have been using animals for clothing for thousands of years, today it's cruel and unnecessary. The global... Read More

Posted on Jul 21, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Is Hemp More Expensive Than Cotton?

Hemp fibers are some of the most environmentally friendly and a great choice for green fashion. They make comfortable, breathable, and beautiful clothes that also protect the planet. The main... Read More

Posted on Jul 20, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Julian Reingold on Argentinian Sustainable Fashion

Argentinian journalist Julian Reingold just published an article titled "Back to the roots" where he highlights the challenges Argentina is facing with sustainable fashion. The Latin American market is very... Read More

Posted on Jul 19, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Malvern Town FC Wears Eco-Friendly Kits From Hope And Glory

Malvern Town Football Club is fitted with the eco-friendly kits from Hope + Glory Sportswear for this new season. These kits are made from recycled plastic and are part of... Read More

Posted on Jul 19, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Malvern Town FC Wears Eco-Friendly Kits From Hope And Glory

Fast Fashion Will Never Be Sustainable

The global apparel industry is expanding at a 6.16% compound annual growth rate. Due to the rise of fast fashion over the last 20 years, clothing production and consumption of... Read More

Posted on Jul 18, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Winners of the Drapers Sustainable Fashion Awards 2020

From its shortlist selected previously this year, Drapers announced the winners of its Sustainable Fashion Awards 2020 that acknowledge the improvement in decreasing the fashion industry's social and environmental impact.... Read More

Posted on Jul 18, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Can Sustainable Fashion Ever Be Affordable?

The sustainable fashion movement is booming. Consumers are asking for more transparency, accountability, and eco-friendliness. Sustainability is now a priority for many fashion brands. But their clothes remain too expensive... Read More

Posted on Jul 17, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Award-Winning Indian Designer Rahul Mishra on Sustainable Fashion

Award-Winning Indian Designer Rahul Mishra interviewed by the Indo-Asian News Service (IANS) explains his philosophy centered on sustainable fashion. This expert in traditional textiles and Indian crafts had focused his... Read More

Posted on Jul 16, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Award-Winning Indian Designer Rahul Mishra on Sustainable Fashion

Everything Indonesia Webinar About Sustainable Fashion

A new webinar series called Everything Indonesia held by Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) started on June 23rd, 2020. It hosts discussions on sustainable fashion with leaders of the textile and... Read More

Posted on Jul 16, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Circular Systems Isaac Nichelson on Eco-Fashion Using Food Waste

Sustainable fashion is one of the biggest challenges of our time. It requires new technologies, innovations, and infrastructure developments. One of them is using food waste to create eco-friendly fibers... Read More

Posted on Jul 15, 2020 By Alex Assoune

False Ego Colorado Sustainable Fashion Brand Upcycles And Recycles

Meet False Ego, a new sustainable fashion brand based in Denver Colorado in the United States. The company is looking for new technologies and systems to ensure the highest quality... Read More

Posted on Jul 15, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Neonyt Fashion Fair Goes Virtual

The fashion fair Neonyt had to be canceled this summer due to the COVID-19 crisis. The organizers decided to open a virtual show called "Neonyt on Air" with talks, conferences,... Read More

Posted on Jul 14, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Top 10 Books About The Fast Fashion Disaster

Fast fashion a highly successful and global phenomenon. It has gained massive popularity over the last 20 years and is now everywhere. But it has a very detrimental impact on... Read More

Posted on Jul 14, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Ethical Clothing: All About Fair Fashion

Fair fashion is much more than a trend. It's a revolution. Today, it's becoming increasingly important to have a great style but also protect the well-being of people, animals, and... Read More

Posted on Jul 13, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Sustainable Alternatives to Recycled Plastic You Should Know About

Conscious consumers now look for sustainable synthetic fabrics as the more ethical and responsible choice for clothing, especially in activewear and sports apparel. Recycled plastics including recycled polyester and nylon... Read More

Posted on Jul 11, 2020 By Alex Assoune

4 High-Tech Fabrics for a Sustainable Fashion Future

The global textile and apparel industry is one of the greatest polluters. Luckily, innovative and sustainable materials are slowly replacing traditional polluting fabrics. The overproduction and overconsumption of cheaply made... Read More