I just wanted to take a moment to check in with you. Yes, you, the readers of this blog who represent a good slice of the eco fashion heads in the United States. I imagine you not only read In The Loop, you are in the loop on greener garment trends. Some maunfacturers like Natural High Lifestyle and Patagonia, as well as customers of hemp designs and vintage clothing stores, have been leading the eco fashion pack for at a decade or more. Most of the sustainable fashion designers and junkies in the U.S. just realized very recently what a huge impact the clothing industry has on the world at large.
I just wanted to take a moment to check in with you. Yes, you, the readers of this blog who represent a good slice of the eco fashion heads in the United States. I imagine you not only read In The Loop, you are in the loop on greener garment trends. Some maunfacturers like Natural High Lifestyle and Patagonia, as well as customers of hemp designs and vintage clothing stores, have been leading the eco fashion pack for at a decade or more. Most of the sustainable fashion designers and junkies in the U.S. just realized very recently what a huge impact the clothing industry has on the world at large.
From the destruction of ecosystems through cotton pesticides to the abuse of children in foreign sweatshops, what we buy, sell, design, or manufacture has a massive ripple effect on society and nature. It turns out that shopping does matter after all. So as Earth Day 2008 approaches, we must pause to ponder the question…Are we making a difference? Do you notice major changes in the availability of ethically-made garments and fabrics in your neck of the woods? Do you see any improvements in the communities and ecosystems most effected by the apparel industry?
This is the beginning of a conversation with the fashion industry-those who buy, make, and sell clothing-to suss out if all this hoopla of green fashion shows, eco haute couture designs, benefits, speeches, books, blogs, podcasts, and changes in consumer habits have made a damn bit of difference. Please leave a comment below and let us know what you see happening (or not happening) with eco fashion in your area…and your closet. Or, if you’re feeling super spunky, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with a few photos and we’ll post it here on In The Loop.
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