Thirty years ago, the so-called ‘ethical fashion’ was essentially non-existent. The production boom has brought with it all sorts of disasters of high visibility, slave children on the contrary to the ethics of the supply of materials, and brands of big names were disproportionately more concerned with making a little money than creating socially and ecologically responsible points.
Now, of the more traditional mega brands recognize the importance of sustainably. And at their side, dozens of elegant, ethical brands find their place in the Sun.
3 ethical fashion companies who care about the world
What is ethical fashion?
Ethical fashion has come a long way since its inception, dull, rough, eco- Today, many brands sustainable leading the charge when it comes to create fancy clothes, beautiful who also honor what it means to be a responsible designer goods. the Ethical Fashion Forum it says this way:
“ethical fashion represents an approach to design, supply and manufacturing of clothing that maximizes the benefits for individuals and communities, while minimizing the impact on the environment.”
But does that mean exactly?
Ethical fashion brands are usually judged on whether or not, the brand cares about the following:
- In the fight fast and not expensive fashion and damaging mode of consumption patterns
- Defend fair wages, working conditions and the rights of workers
- Supporting toxic pesticides of the Addressing modes of sustainable livelihoods
- And use of environmentally friendly fabrics of the environment by using and development
- Use of chemicals and components
- Minimizing water
- Recycling and addressing [dedechetsetdel’efficiency
- Developing or promoting standards of sustainable development for fashion
- Resources, training and/or awareness of rights of animals
- Initiatives
It is another way to look at it through the prism of the ‘Triple Bottom Line’.] This means that, rather than examining a matter purely of the profit-point of view – that attention to the social and environmental aspects of the brand is also considered. With these criteria in mind, here are five newcomers on the scene of ethical fashion! You can consider adding these companies to your Christmas gift list.
The Kind Simple
The Kind Simple is an ethical fashion company that celebrates women and children by making “dresses whimsical and timeless reflecting the heart of young girls who wear them.” Each item is designed in-house in Denver, Colorado, then carefully made by groups that allow women around the world.
The company releases some parts especially designed both with the intention of seeing their high quality clothing to last for generations to come. All the materials come from intentionally and thoughtful way ethical and respectful of the environment. You can find more information about the company and its origins here.
UNIFORM
UNIFORM, a new line of clothing featuring the hip clothes, minimalist, is sustainable development to the next level. The company was founded by Chid Liberty, a Liberian-American, first pioneer certified fair clothing manufacturer in Africa, Liberty & Justice, and made his debut by a Kickstarter campaign.
UNIFORM’s mission to give back to his community of the West Africa by investing in local manufacturing and the gift of school uniforms to children who otherwise could not attend school. Help them reach their goal of 50 000 uniforms given here!
Seko drawings
Seko Designs is an ethical fashion brand “hiring high potential of women in Uganda to make sandals, to allow them to earn money thanks to a worthy job that will go directly to their College educations.” So far, Seko has sent more than 70 women at the University.
Seko Designs combines a self-sustaining business model with a cause: send girls to school in Uganda and elsewhere in Africa. Visit their website to discover beautiful goodies, from shoes to bags in leather and other accessories.
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