The direct impact that fashion has on our environment is overwhelming, confusing, and often misunderstood. So, sustainable luxury brands like ours do our best to keep up with this ever-changing industry and adapt to what is best for the planet and the people.
From digital green passports to forward-thinking materials, there are many developments that we are likely to see implemented in the fashion industry.
HAVING ALL THE INFORMATION
Ever heard of TrusTrace?
TrusTrace is a leading platform for managing traceability and compliance data in the footwear and textile industries. Its expertise predicts how fashion will change and helps navigate a sustainable path that we can follow.
Knowledge of this path is vital and will help us grow as businesses and as individuals. Consequently, putting our beautiful planet first for a change.
TRASPARACY & CLARITY
Believe it or not, we are left in the dark a lot of the time as consumers due to the lack of clarity in fashion supply chains. We rarely know what we are purchasing and therefore do not understand the significant effect this is having on the environment.
DIGITAL PRODUCT PASSPORTS
The EU Digital Product Passport (DPP) will be able to track the carbon footprint of products. As a result, forcing brands to take responsibility for their misguided actions. Who can argue with that?
SCANNABLE QR CODES
A small scannable QR code will be able to provide key information that you can compare with your values, making shopping a more honest and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Chloe, Mulberry, and Pangaia are just a few of the brands that are on board with this new development.
What are brands hiding? That's the question we should all be asking ourselves.
NEXT GENERATION DEVELOPMENTS
Currently only in EU policy, it remains an essential and current matter as it will soon be a universal development. Look out, because in the not-so-distant future, the UK will join the next-generation mindset in how we consume fashion.
With over 100 billion garments a year dumped in landfills, the problem continues to grow bigger than all of us. How much do you think our planet can sustain?
CIRCULAR FASHION
What is circular fashion? It is an approach that aims to create a more sustainable clothing industry. It promotes durability, reuse, repair, and recycling to minimise waste and environmental impact.
At Gielfi, we believe in spreading positivity through green designer handbags. So, we like to shed light on the successful developments that are already underway.
You have probably heard of Depop and Vinted. These re-selling platforms have dominated the second hand market, reinforcing this ever-important circular fashion model. Small changes implement vast changes, and we can get on board with that mindset.
ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS
Leather, silk, fur, and wool are all things that are taken from those with no voice and used to our advantage. Finding alternatives to these materials is essential to promoting a future where the garment industry is respectful and honest.
Introducing mushroom leather, crushed apple residue, and organic cotton: three leading edge materials that are gaining attention. They will soon be considered the new normal for many sustainable luxury brands.
GREEN DESIGNER HANDBAGS
Our vegan designer handbags are made from apple leather and other recyclable materials. Therefore, contributing to circular fashion as well as providing true quality. The ultimate piece of luxury that will be sought after when ‘animal products’ are deemed wrongful and immoral.
FASHION INNOVATION TO REDUCE ITS CARBON FOOTPRINT
This year is the time for fashion innovation to boom; alternatives are being discovered and widely accepted. Furthermore, new developments such as DPP are ground-breaking in the realm of fashion's carbon footprint.
Let’s tackle throwaway fashion by promoting a more responsible solution. As a result, unveiling the true beauty of fashion and what it can offer.
Clothes are taken advantage of and considered a simple commodity. But, with the correct mindset, we can view them as an exquisite accessory to our character and confidence.
Our journey starts with vegan-friendly bags; where does yours start?
With love,
Gielfi
