Who says sustainable fashion needs to look anything other than fabulous? Read as industry vets and newcomers sound off on fashion's journey into eco-friendly territory:
When you think of the phrase “sustainable fashion,” what comes to mind? Maybe some boxy little shirts upcycled from Victorian tablecloths, or diaphanous sack dresses made out of hemp fibers. Perhaps a pair of rubbery-looking sneakers with 100% recycled emblazoned prominently on them. Until relatively recently, the concepts of glamour and ecological consciousness rarely went hand in hand.
Alexander McQueen creative director Sarah Burton looked to the ephemeral strength of anemone flowers for inspiration for her latest collection, which featured 10 voluminous, recycled poly faille looks. On the synthetic side, there are some interesting things happening too. Prada is aiming to make all of its nylon products out of ECONYL, a material derived from plastic waste collected from oceans, fishing nets, and old textile fibers, by the end of this year. Not only is it synthesized from recycled materials, it’s infinitely recyclable itself.
Even on the Oscars red carpet, a realm notorious for glittering gowns that are worn only once, there’s a movement to shake up the way we think about the intersection of glamour and sustainability. This year, the organization Red Carpet Green Dress, founded by the environmental advocate Suzy Amis Cameron, partnered with Vivienne Westwood to outfit the actress and producer Marlee Matlin in a crystal-studded gown cut from Tencel Luxe, an innovative, silky new textile produced from wood pulp.
Three slinky cocktail looks from Ferragamo’s fall collection were made from certified recycled polyester derived from postconsumer PET, a material the brand has also incorporated into a new version of its iconic Viva shoe.
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