🌿 The Fashion Letter | #16 📩

1. The second edition of the Move! Sustainable Fashion Summit was attended by 300 participants

Move! Sustainable Fashion Summit is a business day focused on the sustainable transformation of the fashion business.

The forum, organised within the framework of the Move! Moda en Movimiento platform, brought together 300 executives from leading national and international companies and organisations in the sector. The conference addressed issues such as financing, scalability and legislation.

Challenges, difficulties, problems, solutions and, above all, ways to advance in the sustainable transformation of the sector were the common thread of the conference.

2. Unveiling slow fashion: sustainability vs. greenwashing

The article explores the promise and pitfalls of slow fashion as a sustainable alternative to fast fashion. Slow fashion emphasizes ethical production, durability, and transparency, encouraging consumers to prioritize quality over quantity.

However, it faces challenges such as greenwashing, high costs, and limited accessibility, which can undermine its goals.

The article stresses the need for systemic changes and regulatory measures to truly transform the fashion industry and ensure genuine sustainability.

3. How technology can make the fashion industry more sustainable

Technology is revolutionizing the fashion industry, making it more sustainable. Innovations like 3D software for digital fittings reduce waste and improve efficiency. Bakermat in Antwerp exemplifies this by using tech to support designers with sustainable materials and digital tools.

The store collaborates with the Royal Academy in Antwerp, integrating sustainability into fashion education. By offering workshops and events, Bakermat raises awareness about sustainable materials and practices among students and designers.

The future of sustainable fashion depends on transparency, traceability, and informed consumer choices, with upcoming initiatives like the European Digital Product Passport playing a key role. Check out the full article here.

Plant Faced Clothing

Back in 2015, Charlie McEvoy, Founder and Creative Director started living a plant based lifestyle, and as someone with an interest in style and fashion, so she wanted a way to tell the world how great it is, without screaming it.

She stared search high and low but couldn’t find anything to wear the values in the streetwear-inspired style she liked.

So she thought, why not just start something? A vision came together to create a brand that would represent this movement, in a way that was cleverly subtle enough to give the world a way to spread the seeds of it in a unique and un-preachy way, inspired by her own style sensibilities. 

She spent months on end tirelessly hunting to find the very best supply chain to provide amazing quality, fully ethical production, choosing eco-friendly materials wherever possible, and jamming away brainstorming designs whenever inspiration hit.

The movement represents clothing that doesn't harm the earth or other beings. We’re challenging the status quo and making it fully accessible to buy vegan, sustainable, and ethical fashion that’s also cool and trendy.



So far they have helped thousands of Plant lovers across the globe spread those seeds on the streets and counting!

• The book celebrates contemporary designers who blend fashion-forward aesthetics with sustainability, focusing on ethical production and environmental protection.

• It features diverse brands and designers, from up-and-coming to established names like Vivienne Westwood and Patagonia, showcasing their innovative techniques and materials.

• The book highlights the rediscovery of traditional handicrafts and the rise of upcycling, where designers transform textile waste into new fashion pieces.

• Through interviews with experts and beautiful illustrations, the book explores the future of fashion, emphasizing the importance of transparency, better working conditions, and eco-friendly practices.

Finding your personal style involves self-reflection and intentional choices. Begin by understanding your true self through activities like journaling and meditation to identify your core preferences.

Avoid impulse buys and reduce online shopping to prevent being influenced by fleeting trends. Instead, opt for thrift shopping, which offers unique and sustainable pieces that allow you to experiment with different looks affordably.

Pay close attention to your most-worn items and assess what truly resonates with you. This process requires patience and introspection, ultimately leading to a wardrobe that genuinely reflects your individuality and personal values.

Finding your personal style is a rewarding journey that requires self-awareness, experimentation, and reflection. By following these tips, you can develop a wardrobe that not only looks great but also feels true to who you are. Embrace the process and enjoy the journey of discovering your unique style!