Kering's Marie-Claire Daveu on sustainability and the future of fashion

Sustainability seems like a pipe dream, but as the effects of climate change become increasingly apparent, it is a reality all businesses must face, including fashion. To understand exactly what this entails, we spoke with Marie-Claire Daveu, Kering’s Chief Sustainability and Institutional Affairs Officer. She is an ardent champion of the subject matter — powerful, charismatic, and tirelessly fighting for radical change.

Circular Fashion: 10 Ways To Make Your Style Sustainable

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.

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Sustainable Fashion : Discover 10 Sustainable / Eco Friendly Brands Today

Discover ten fashion brands changing the industry with eco-friendly materials, ethical production, and sustainable practices. From stylish vegan leather to recycled fabrics, these brands prove you can look good and feel good about your fashion choices.

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Revolutionising Fashion: Leading Brands Embrace Style Through Second-Hand Initiatives

In the current era of growing interest in sustainable fashion, numerous well-known brands are adopting the second-hand commerce concept. This approach offers customers eco-friendly alternatives, enabling them to both purchase and sell preloved items directly through the brands' platforms.

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