Sustainable Fashion and Eco-Friendly Fashion Practices - Part 1

in #ecency6 months ago

Hi There! Are you ready for something new?

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If I’d say, let’s talk about sustainable fashion and eco-friendly options in fashion. Would you keep reading? 😕

Perhaps you would first like to know how I became eco-friendly. Back in the day, when I was just a little troublemaker, my parents were on a mission to save Mother Nature and they made sure I knew it! 😨

Oh man, dropping a paper wrapper on the street from, let’s say, a tasty lollipop was a big no-no in my house! 😬

My parents were like secret agents for the Earth, always sneaking around, waiting to catch me in an environmental slip-up. They’d give me a real talking-to if I dared to mess with Mother Nature. 😭

Ah, perhaps a little exaggerated, but let’s say I had to be sure to be eco-friendly. Still, looking back, I am grateful they taught me how important it was to keep our planet clean. I may have been a mischievous kid, but I sure learned my lesson about messing with Mother Nature! 😢

Ok, you got me. I admit I wasn’t mischievous at all, but I had two sisters who did their utmost best to be better at it than me. I was miss goody two shoes, always doing what was right. Hmm, I had better say almost always. 😏

Still, my upbringing and my love for fashion brought me to the idea of this new blog post about sustainable fashion. 😉

In this wacky world where most of us try to be more eco-friendly, brands have put on ‘their green thinking caps’ and they gave the fashion industry a good shake-up. It’s like they all woke up one day and said; “Hey, let’s make the world a cooler place to live in!” 😘

No, we aren’t all moving to the Northpole, not literally cool, you fool. 😜

Oops, I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have said that. Too late, what has been said is said, or is it? 😂

The point is, they’re like fashion superheroes, but instead of capes, they’re rocking those green thinking caps, ready to save the planet one stylish outfit at a time. 😎

It’s like they’ve pressed the reset button on the fashion landscape and are creating a whole new trend: saving the Earth while looking fabulous. So get ready for their vision of sustainability. 😍


Picture provided by Andes Alpaca

Andes Alpaca's Vision on Sustainable Fashion
At Andes Alpaca, we weave together sustainability, craftsmanship, and luxury fashion. Every piece we offer is created by the skilled hands of Andean artisans, preserving ancient weaving and knitting traditions. This people-first, machine-free approach supports local economies and preserves precious cultural heritage.

Our commitment to the environment is reflected in our choice of material: Alpaca wool, sourced from the free-roaming alpacas of the Andes. It's renewable, eco-friendly, and less demanding on water resources than other materials. Plus, our handcrafted pieces are designed to last, counteracting the disposable mindset of fast fashion.

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Our brand is more than just a purveyor of luxury goods. We are a story - a story of timeless fashion, skilled craftsmanship, and respect for both nature and culture.

By blending the old with the new, we're leading the charge toward a more sustainable, more equitable fashion industry. And each Andes Alpaca piece is a beautiful testament to this journey.

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Dressarte's Vision on Sustainable Fashion
Sustainable fashion, also known as eco-friendly or ethical fashion, refers to the practice of designing, producing, distributing, and consuming clothing, accessories, and footwear in a way that minimizes the negative impact on the environment.

Dressarte is an online service that offers virtual tailoring and styling to create custom-made, sustainable clothing. Dressarte collaborates with fabric mills and utilizes certified luxurious surplus fabrics when producing clothes on demand.


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The company is a leading example of how the business can use the latest technologies to reduce waste that goes to landfills. Thanks to 3D design and virtual measurements, the tailoring process is smooth and returns are low.

By supporting local artisans, Dressarte promotes social responsibility and enhances the well-being of workers and communities involved in the fashion industry. By helping clients design timeless clothes and capsule wardrobes, Dressarte encourages clients to shift away from the fast-paced, disposable fashion culture and encourages mindful consumption and reduction of unnecessary purchases.


Picture provided by Ruby Sampson

Ruby Sampson's Vision on Sustainable Fashion
When I started Ruby Sampson, I was excited just to launch and create a physical manifestation of what was once an idea. However as my brand evolved, I became increasingly uneasy about the full breadth of the fashion industry’s carbon footprint and my participation.

I decided to embrace digital printing because I could both align production with my eco-conscious values and own every aspect of my manufacturing process.


Picture provided by Ruby Sampson

Sustainable fashion is a collective call to action, not just for shoppers but also designers, suppliers, and manufacturers. It requires us to stretch beyond cheap labor and quick gratification. Sustainable fashion asks us to align our values with our spending habits and become intentional consumers.

However, fast fashion isn't on the decline anytime soon. In the face of inflation, consumers are always looking for stylish ways to save. However, for every fast fashion purchase, shoppers should balance the scale with a sustainable fashion purchase.

I want to express my gratitude to the three brands for their contributions to this blog post. 😍

Hope you like my blog.....Until next time.....Have a nice day

Renata (Seadbeady)

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Cool, that's another one in my pocket

You will soon need bigger pockets 😱

Oh my, good that you point that out to me 😱