Sustainable fashion: 10 recent milestones

Sustainability seems to be the redemption song nowadays that is turning from a mere buzzword into a flourishing movement. In view of the growing knowledge also among consumers that the fashion industry is most likely the second most polluting industry on the planet, any and every responsible step taken in the direction of reversing the environmentally harmful practices will lead to sustainable practices becoming the norm rather than the exception. This includes curtailing the enormous waste byproducts, sourcing locally, using organic or recyclable materials, utilising renewable energy and on the social front, addressing the exploitation of workers in sourcing countries and along the supply chain. Top luxury and high street brands and retailers alike, non-governmental organisations, other stakeholders and aware consumers are collectively shaping this movement. FashionUnited has put together some milestone developments and events of the last six months.