6 Sustainable Fashion Projects to Watch in

6 Sustainable Fashion Projects to Watch in :

Depending on what you're reading, it feels like news stories about sustainable fashion are appearing every day. The future of fashion and what it means to consume deliberately are topics that the media, bloggers, and regular people are starting to truly discuss.
Even while the occasional story on Forbes or HuffPo is excellent, grassroots initiatives are what leave a lasting influence. And 2014 has already demonstrated a number of significant players who are executing and innovating for the long term.

TABLE OF CONTENT:

1.) The Tailor Project

2.) AWEAR2014

3.) The Double Face of Indian Cotton: Behind 

         the  Label

4.) (Threads TV)

5.) Fashion Revolution Day

6.) DeScience 

Here are six fresh initiatives to follow this year:
The Tailor Project
The Tailor Project was founded by Amy Dufault, a sustainable fashion consultant and writer, as a rallying cry for consumers to support their local tailor, a line of work being eliminated by cheaply made and priced apparel.
Amy is working with her personal tailor in Cape Cod, Massachusetts to reconstruct, remodel, and revitalise her closet of current apparel because fast fashion has made it more affordable to throw away a garment than to mend it.
Learn more about the project's history here, and keep up with Amy's progress on her Facebook page.

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2.) AWEAR2014
In order to encourage us to consider where, what, and who manufactured our clothing, Kestrel Jenkins started AWEAR 2014. She is creating a network of ethical shoppers and fashionable changemakers who promise to only purchase secondhand or ethically created apparel and accessories throughout the year.
She'll feature a different movement member with a photo on her Facebook and Instagram pages every day of 2014.

3._The Double Face of Indian Cotton: Behind the Label

The makers of "Behind the Label" aimed to show what is really going on in India, a country known for its cotton cultivation, despite what seems to be complete apathy on the part of governments, the media, and the rest of the world.
The goal of the documentary is to persuade viewers to reconsider their decision to purchase a cotton shirt or pair of jeans by telling the tale of the destructive effects of traditional cotton cultivation on both the environment and people.
This sobering video tells the tale of the farmers and their families, who are the true losers as a result of our undue reliance on cotton.

4._(Threads TV)

An EMMY-winning journalist, eco-fashionista, and host of Conscious Living TV, Bianca Alexander. She will debut THREADS TV at the end of the month, a 14-week, half-hour series that will feature the designers, trends, and brands leading the ethical fashion movement. THREADS bridges the gap between fashion and conscience through the use of renewable, environmentally safe materials and innovative fair trade collaborations that help craftsmen in developing nations.

5._Fashion Revolution Day

The Fashion Revolution Day USA campaign was established on January 1 to raise awareness of the true cost of fashion, as I've previously highlighted on this site. On April 24, 2014, consumers are urged to wear their clothing #insideout to mark the first anniversary of the Rana Plaza factory disaster in Bangladesh.
Sustainable fashion thought-leaders, proponents, educators, designers, and authors will launch a global initiative between now and April through consumer education, social media, and live events. Visit the FRD Facebook page and website to become involved.

6._DeScience 

DeScience is a creative new endeavour that combines science with fashion. DeScience offers a singular chance for fashion to educate the public about cutting edge science and was developed by a collaboration from MIT, Harvard, and the Massachusetts College of Art & Design.
Together, scientists and fashion designers develop wearable works of art that push the boundaries of design and make science tangible. During Boston Fashion Week 2014, each team will compete to be featured in a runway show.
Study up on DeScience here. Up to January 29th, applications are being accepted.

Thanks for Reading:
No matter who you are, what you do, or how much importance you place on looks, the advantages of the convergence of 6 Sustainable Fashion Projects to Watch are clear. Either join the movement and welcome the future, or you'll fall behind.

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