It’s cool to worry about the global impact fast fashion has on the planet, civilians, and our bank accounts. Find out why ethical practices in fashion are changing the world!
In 2026, sustainable fashion is driving huge sales, saving the economy and protecting the lives of young children. In a notoriously corrupt industry, from its treatment of models to the treatment of its workers, fashion is finally starting to see a positive shift. Here’s why!
What actually makes fashion ‘sustainable’
The term ‘Sustainable’ has become a bit of a buzzword in the fashion industry. And for good reason, too. At large, it’s an ethical solution to saving the planet, and avoiding slave labour enforced on children in third-world countries.
Sustainable fashion seeks to restore the imbalance in the immoral ethics of buying and selling, and the damage that fast fashion continues to cause on the planet. It’s also sometimes referred to as ‘slow fashion,’ aka a more ethical concept and process with little to no negative repercussions on the planet and factory workers.
No matter which way you look at it, shopping sustainably is a win-win situation for everybody. But what does ‘sustainable fashion’ actually mean? And how is it defining the future?
How Sustainable Fashion Protects the Earth
Sustainable fashion directly impacts the planet because it readdresses issues of overconsumption and thus, unnecessary waste. Additionally, shopping at sustainable clothing brands reduces the likelihood of toxic pollution. In a new article by The Royal Trinity Hospice, they revealed that, “Fashion production is the planet’s second most polluting industry, accounting for around 10% of global carbon emissions.”
