Ethical fashion involves using an environmentally and socially conscious approach to the design, production, purchasing and selling of clothing and accessories. Eco-friendly fashion is now being offered by some famous designers, many of whom come together during ethical fashion shows.
2013 Ethical Fashion Shows in Paris
Paris host two ethical fashion shows each year, bringing together numerous designers who care for both people and the environment. You can view all kinds of ready-to-wear fashion styles, from more traditional looks to funky street wear, as well as tour the fashion showrooms.
Some of the designers who`ve held recent runway shows at these Paris events include Keto Couture, Giancarlo Gallo, Sally Intiego, Ana Gutierrez and Ogodor. Recent conferences have focused on the issues surrounding female laborers, while workshops have taught knitting and weaving techniques to attendees.
Although the first Parisian ethical fashion show of 2013 has already ended, another one will be offered in either March or September of this year. While it will be held at the Carrousel du Louvre for sure, firm dates have yet to be announced and can change at any time.
2013 Ethical Fashion Shows in Berlin
Berlin also holds ethical fashion shows, one of which occurred in January 2013. Another show will likely be held this year, but the dates for the event haven`t been announced yet.
The most recent Berlin show featured various informative presentations, panel discussions and seminars. These meetings focused on ethical issues such as better working conditions, responsible sourcing of cotton and how to follow sustainability practices in such a competitive industry.
Other events included instructions on how to incorporate yoga into business and the official launch of a new business portal designed specifically for ethical fashion labels, called “Get Changed!” The Create Green Breakfast event focused on recycling in the fashion industry.
The Knowledge Lounge featured eco-friendly fashion labels. In order to be featured in this lounge, a clothing line had to use recycled or certified organic materials. Just a few of the designers featured included Format, Milch, Pure Cotton, ReClothing, The Hemp Line, Prancing Leopard and Stormie Poodle.
Issues Surrounding Ethical Fashion
Ethical fashion involves a wide range of social and environmental issues, including safe working conditions, fair trade, animal welfare and sustainable productions.
Both children and adults are exploited in some clothing factories, working in unhygienic conditions for very low pay. Ethical fashion helps promote safer work environments, workers` rights and fair wages.
Ethical fashion also focuses on minimizing the environmental impact of all business operations. For example, cotton is the most widely used fabric across the globe, but cotton growers often use a lot of pesticides that contain potentially harmful chemicals. Eco-friendly fashion designers use organic cotton instead.
Many eco-friendly labels are Fair Trade Certified, which means they follow the ethical production guidelines set forth as it pertains to international labor, social policy and environmentalism. Workers are guaranteed sanitary working conditions.
The certification also indicates that a company offers adult laborers a fair wage while investing in the international communities where they produce their clothing. No child labor can be used.
Promote eco-friendly clothing lines by purchasing those that follow fair practices and use organic or recycled materials, such as those mentioned above as well as Joie. Ethical fashion can help to make the world a better place.
