Eco Fashion World

Every day we tap into our personal ethics in making hundreds of decisions which affect our lives and the lives of others.  Some of the decisions we sometimes think have a small impact can cumulatively affect lives in monumental ways.  Through Ethics in the Fashion Industry, authors V. Ann Paulins and Julie L. Hillery remind us of the importance in thoroughly and reasonably considering the possible impact of our decisions before acting on them.  Moreover, Ethics in the Fashion Industry marries the concept of ethics-consideration with the fashion industry, resulting in a text book created to straightforwardly aid the reader in adopting an ethical mind set when either planning for a new company or analyzing every fragment of an existing company.

Ayten Gasson

We hear about organic cotton, silk, wool, bamboo and other textiles referred to as ‘ethical’ or ‘eco-friendly’ all the time.  Despite the fact that we hear the terms often, many still wonder, “What is organic fabric?”  

There is no single, universally adopted definition for fair trade, however, an informal network of four fair trade labeling organizations (Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International, World Fair Trade Organization, Network of European Worldshops and European Fair Trade Association), also referred to as FINE, has established the following definition:

“Fair Trade is a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect, that seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalized producers and workers - especially in the South. Fair Trade organizations (backed by consumers) are engaged actively in supporting producers, awareness-raising, and in campaigning for changes in the rules and practice of conventional international trade.”

Katharine Hamnett 

The birth of sustainable fashion really was quite a long while ago.  It started once upon a time, with the tree-hugging hippie-influenced dedication to locally grown, pesticide free, and handmade products but has now grown into one of the most sophisticated and highly influential markets in the world, bleeding its value-based philosophies into every nook and cranny possible, in hopes of making the world better through fashion. 

  Racheal F

Eco Fashion World recently headed to Toronto's One of a Kind show to check out the unique eco creations this trade show had to offer! Here are some of amazing brands that sold their wares at one of Canada's best attended trade shows.

Re-dress, the Ireland based better fashion initiative, is proud to announce its “Made in Ireland’ swing tag. The new tag launched today, taking the initiative to grow and expand Ireland’s locally made fashion products.