You're probably hearing more and more about "ethical fashion" or "eco-friendly fashion". However, few brands have exactly the same definition. So what do we mean by "ethical" and "eco-friendly" when we talk about fashion? But first, why is there a problem in fashion?
💬 The basics of ethical fashion
Ethics in fashion
When we talk about ethics in fashion, we very often mean working conditions, but not only. Few people have never heard of the many scandals in fashion: child labour, exploitation of workers, indecent wages... Fashion is really no example when it comes to respecting good working conditions, as defined by the International Labour Organization. But ethical can also cover local fashion, which employs people locally in good conditions (often in cooperatives). Or solidarity fashion, which, through its various actions (reintegration, integration, support for minorities, promoting diversity), helps support a social cause.
💬 A short history of the link between fashion and the work of women and men
💬 Working conditions in fashion
What is eco-friendly fashion?
It means producing in good conditions and in a measured way to avoid overproduction, while using sustainable materials with a low environmental impact. Ethical, eco-friendly, sustainable and responsible fashion, eco-design and slow fashion are synonyms that refer to the same ideas.
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The eco-friendly commitments of fashion brands
Everything we produce has an impact on the environment. But all too often, fashion has forgotten this principle. Whether it's the choice of raw materials, the processing methods, the packaging or the transport, fashion pollutes. So we might as well choose the options with the least impact on our dear planet.
Here are a few articles to shed some light:
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Why choose eco-friendly fashion?
Choosing eco-friendly fashion means buying fashion while taking ecological issues into account. Production is measured to limit waste, and materials are high quality to last over time. Eco-friendly fashion is transparent about its production chain and the origin of its products so that customers know what they're buying.
Choosing eco-friendly fashion means taking back control of your consumption and buying clothes that match your values.
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Brands committed to ethics and eco-responsibility
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