From the extraction and production of materials to visits to international workshops and fittings, the environmental cost of creating a made-to-measure couture dress is not cheap, bearing in mind that it certainly won’t be worn much more than once. In previous years, a handful of eco-conscious celebrities have used the red carpet as an opportunity to put their words into action with some eye-catching looks. This year, this was not the case.
This new law requires the fashion and luxury goods industries, among others, to donate, reuse or recycle their unsold goods. These two articles explore the challenges facing fashion retailers, depending also on their positioning. The overall conclusion is, of course, the need to review their development models.
