Lola Tung Talks Sustainability For Coach's New Coachtopia Campaign

Known as the "diamond fiber" and coveted for its rare, extremely supple and stretchy fabric, cashmere is now gaining popularity outside of the luxury niche. However, this change could have serious environmental consequences for the pastures on which cashmere production depends. At a time when the world is so concerned about environmental change, terms like sustainability, organic and sustainable materials are gaining traction, and the fashion industry is not the last on the list of industries that have a direct impact on the natural environment. So today, with every single purchase we have to make, we need to step back and consider what we are buying and the impact it can have on our planet.

 Circular fashion is an approach that states that changing our "take-make-waste" continuous and fast consumption-based daily habits, even at the level of our wardrobe, will create many positive environmental effects. Since it is an alternative way to support sustainability, circular fashion draws attention to the harms of producing low-quality clothes that expire after short-term use, the importance of conscious production and responsible manufacturing to solve problems from water waste to air pollution. Thus, circular fashion concerns clothing manufacturers and evaluates the material quality, longevity and life cycle criteria for many products in our closets. However, that doesn't mean we fashion consumers can't get involved.

Accessories are the perfect place to start your sustainable fashion journey, and what better accessory than a bag to make that leap? From Stella McCartney to Prada, sustainable bags are reshaping the industry to become more eco-conscious.