Being environmentally conscious is something I am learning to do and it is fast becoming a favorite topic of mine curvy divas. I believe that as time changes we are all learning to not just be aware of our environment but to act to protect it as well! We have to change our attitudes and behavior in our lifestyle so as to consciously help ourselves.
Last month H&M along with Vogue put together a panel of fashionably conscious people participated in a live discussion held at The New School for Design at Parson's, about "How can we create a more sustainable fashion future".
Once again I turned to one of my favorite online fashion source, Refinery29 where writer Glynnis Mapp shared more about this outstanding event! The panel discussed ways we as consumers could practice sustainability in fashion, and also how the government could be involved. There was suggestion of a "by the pound incentive program for consumers..." and where "points" could be earned. As for government being involved, they discussed how companies could gain from having sustainable practices by way of a tax incentive!
One of the panelists, Bruno Pieters, Designer & Founder of Honest By, shared that personally he wasn't happy that fashion was just "a tool to make money" and so he had a desire to create a brand where this wasn't his only focus, but one that would be "in sync with his own values, and be life-friendly", in other words, being aware of what he does and with whom, and making everyone accountable.
Also on the panel was, Catharina Midby, Head of Fashion & Sustainability for H&M, who shared that H&M hopes to make their consumers aware of how they can act more consciously in caring for their garments, making sure that they recycle, not just having unwanted clothing end up in landfills. Simon Colin, Dean at Parson's, who was the moderator, asked some really great questions which led to an interesting forum!
This is a great way to continue the conversation curvy divas! With us as consumers making more conscious choices, and designers, companies & brands being more aware, we hope will also make fashion more affordable for all! To see the other people on the panel, please watch the video below:
or copy & paste the article link:
http://www.refinery29.com/2013/04/45233/hm-vogue-sustainability-panel-livestream
Last month H&M along with Vogue put together a panel of fashionably conscious people participated in a live discussion held at The New School for Design at Parson's, about "How can we create a more sustainable fashion future".
Once again I turned to one of my favorite online fashion source, Refinery29 where writer Glynnis Mapp shared more about this outstanding event! The panel discussed ways we as consumers could practice sustainability in fashion, and also how the government could be involved. There was suggestion of a "by the pound incentive program for consumers..." and where "points" could be earned. As for government being involved, they discussed how companies could gain from having sustainable practices by way of a tax incentive!
One of the panelists, Bruno Pieters, Designer & Founder of Honest By, shared that personally he wasn't happy that fashion was just "a tool to make money" and so he had a desire to create a brand where this wasn't his only focus, but one that would be "in sync with his own values, and be life-friendly", in other words, being aware of what he does and with whom, and making everyone accountable.
Also on the panel was, Catharina Midby, Head of Fashion & Sustainability for H&M, who shared that H&M hopes to make their consumers aware of how they can act more consciously in caring for their garments, making sure that they recycle, not just having unwanted clothing end up in landfills. Simon Colin, Dean at Parson's, who was the moderator, asked some really great questions which led to an interesting forum!
This is a great way to continue the conversation curvy divas! With us as consumers making more conscious choices, and designers, companies & brands being more aware, we hope will also make fashion more affordable for all! To see the other people on the panel, please watch the video below:
or copy & paste the article link:
http://www.refinery29.com/2013/04/45233/hm-vogue-sustainability-panel-livestream
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