Mindful Fashion

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By Carly Blackwell

Fashion is making efforts to be eco-friendly. While it is a leading culprit in pollution,1,2 I wanted to still celebrate the efforts that many designers are making in order to at least in some way reduce their carbon footprints. 

Here are some brands that I personally work with, and some of the steps they are taking to become leaders in sustainable fashion. 

Cinzia Rocca eco fur


Weekend Max Mara virgin wool


Tagliatore cupro ("vegan silk")


Mackage responsible down certified


Save The Duck with PLUMTECH® instead of down


360Cashmere Traceable Cashmere


Sanctuary recycled polyester/plastic (and super soft!)


Frame sustainable cashmere


Citizens of Humanity denim (The Harlow Ankle)


"Act local, think global" are words I live by, and with so many brands becoming more conscientious, it is an exciting time for fashion, even amidst a pandemic. While this industry still needs to address the problem of excessive waste on a packaging/shipping level, more and more designers are understanding the wants of the consumer and the needs of the environment. Brands like the ones listed above are taking steps in the right direction with recycled materials, ethical animal treatment (or foregoing animal product entirely), and organic fabrics that take less natural resources to produce. 

Environmental worth, along with weight stigma awareness and multiculturalism, are all movements that are working to break down strongholds within the fashion industry. True fashion - style, luxury, and meaning - are no longer only for the elite: it is for us all. As more opportunities within fashion open up, we are invited to dream bigger dreams, like rejuvenation on a micro and macro scale, and to build our self-confidence while we're at it! 


1  "The Top Seven Most Polluting Industries"

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