However, is this incompatible with the possibility of supporting sustainable fashion and responsible consumption?The answer is not if we follow the simple advice proposed by 'The Triangle of Fashion' and that, without a doubt, will make us consider what is in our hands to do at this time:
- Give them a second life to the garments you already have in the closet recycling them.If something you have in the closet you don't like, the best option is to donate it.Many people without resources will appreciate it!You can also reuse it to be able to make a different garments with it.Check it imagination!
- Buy quality and durable garments.These products are characterized by their high quality fabric and good materials, impeccable preparation, good pattern, attention in the etalles and design.They will be in your closet for many years, even being able to inherit them a relative.
- Find out about the garments you are going to acquire.It is very important to be aware of where the materials used for preparation, if recycled or natural fibers.Also know if the environmental manufacturing process, for example, that has not supposed an excessive water expense, as well as the certificates they have.
- Support shops that defend sustainable fashion.With this, you will not only be improving the environment, you will also be supporting the local economy.
- Try to repair the garments that are damaged.It is something you can do as a weekend plan or if you have some skill with seam.However, there are also a lot of specialized sites where to fix a garment that you already gave for loss.
- Buy garments that you really think you are going to want to use many times and are easy to combine.Before making a purchase, think if it's really a garment you are going to use.Also that they are easy to combine, to take advantage of them much more.
- Buy local production garments to reduce the CO2 footprint.Consuming in neighborhood and national production stores contributes greatly to reducing the CO2 footprint since the transport of long -distance goods is reduced.
- Invest in timeless garments.Opt for garments that you can put in any station you will give you much more life.For example, a Little Black Dress (basic black dress) that you can put in summer with sandals and summer with high boots.
- Take care of the clothes you already have in the closet.Thus, you can reduce purchases and promote the Slow Fashion.
