With shops reopening in only a few days, here are a few sustainable quotes to help us with remembering the importance of sustainability, ethical fashion, the impact of overconsumption. Before running towards the first fast fashion shop remember its impact on the environment and on the people, lead by example and make sure you choose ethical fashion brands.
“Buy less, choose well, make it last” Vivienne Westwood.
“Fast fashion is not free. Someone somewhere is paying” Lucy Siegle.
“Clothes could have more meaning and longevity if we think less about owning the latest or cheapest thing and develop more of a relationship with the thing we wear” Elizabeth L Cline
“There is no beauty in the finest cloth if it makes hunger and unhappiness” Mahatma Gandhi
“Ethical fashion is the recognition that there are human beings behind the clothes that we wear” Elizabeth Joy
“It is not enough just looking for the quality in the products we buy. We must ensure that there is quality in the lives of the people who make them” Orsola de Castro
“Fashion should not cost the Earth” Environmental audit committee
“Think of yourself as a curator, rather than a consumer” Christine Koh
“When you wear vintage, you never have to worry about showing up in the same dress as someone else” Jessica Alba
“We don’t have to pollute, exploit, and “over-consume” to look stylish” Csilla Herbst
“Slow clothing is a philosophy. It is a way of thinking about choosing and wearing clothes to ensure they bring meaning, value and oy to every day.” Jane Milburn
“Fashion has the power to not only redefine our industry but become a role model for others to reinvent their practices” Thimothy Ho
“The best way to make a contribution in fashion is to promote the idea that a fundamental interest in preserving the environment is in itself fashionable” Giorgio Armani
“Shop less, think more” Vivienne Westwood
“Sustainable fashion is not a trend but the future” Antonia Bohlke
“We carry the story of the people who make our clothes” Ali Hewson
“Making consumer choices that reward eco-friendly products and companies is a great way to start” Al Gore
“Ethical and sustainable fashion is not a product. It’s a practice. Its a movement. Everyone is invited to participate. There’s no obligation to buy. And you can get started right now. Today. Elizabeth L. Cline
“Call it “eco-fashion” if you like, but I think it’s just common sense.” Livia Firth.
“A piece of clothing should be like a work of art” Rosita Hissoni.
“What you do makes a difference and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make” Jane Goodall.
