My name is Alok and I will be posting blogs related to the intersection of fashion & sustainability to get you excited about the upcoming show. There is no other active fashion blog at Stanford. I hope to search around campus and find looks worn by Stanford students to feature on this blog.
What is Sustainable Fashion?
Sustainable fashion, also known as eco fashion, is part of the growing design trend of sustainability whose goal is to create a system which can be supported indefinitely in terms of environmentalism and social responsibility. Sustainable fashion is part of the larger trend of sustainable design, where a product is created and produced with consideration to the environmental and social impact it may have throughout its total life space. Fashion designers are now re-introducing eco-conscious methods at the source through the use of environmentally friendly materials and socially responsible methods of production.
How is fashion hurting the environment?
According to Earth Pledge, a non-profit committed to promoting and supporting sustainable development, "At least 8,000 chemicals are used to turn raw materials into textiles and 25% of the world's pesticides are used to grow non-organic cotton. This causes irreversible damage to people and the environment and still two thirds of a garment's carbon footprint will occur after it is purchased"
How can you be more sustainable with your fashion?
Purchase eco friendly clothing, make new clothing from old clothing, and purchase clothing from vintage and thrift stores. To find out more about sustainable designers and trends visit: http://www.ecofashionworld.com/
