The hottest trend on the catwalk is ethical clothing. Top fashion designers and spokesmodels including Katharine Hamnett, Stella McCartney and Bono's wife Ali Hewson are all voicing the benefits of eco chic. But what is this new fad, and what difference can it make to the world? "Eco Chic" gives you the full story on this fashion phenomenon, from which fabrics are harmful to the environment, to how you can create your own eco-friendly fashions through recycling and savvy shopping. You will discover how to spot and avoid garments produced in sweatshops and why supermarket 'fast clothes' make both you and the planet sick. This book will allow you to look great but also feel good about your impact on other people and the planet as a whole.
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"This book provides essential information about how we consume and how
our clothes will help decide the future of our planet" - Katharine Hamnett
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our clothes will help decide the future of our planet" - Katharine Hamnett
-- Book Review
About the Author
Matilda Lee is a features writer for The Ecologist. In association with the British Fashion Council she researches and writes ethical clothing guides for London Fashion week. She is a contributing author to A Slice of Organic Life edited by Sheherazade Goldsmith. Location: London, UK.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Helen Ball
Format:Paperback
I bought this after buying "Green Is The New Black" by Tamsin Blanchard and thought nothing could top it and was a little put of by the cover and cheesy title, I hate everything labeled as "Chic"!
I was wrong! This book is fantastic!!
It has helped with my dissertation and has changed the way I shop, buy, design, dye fabrics etc etc! To date it is the best fashion book I have ever read, so informative, easily read, very addictive, covers everything - dates, places, names and faces! FANTASTIC!!!
I HIGHLY Recommend to all!
I wonder if Kate Fletchers "Sustainable Fashion and Textiles" book will top it?!? It arrives tomorrow so will let you know.......
I was wrong! This book is fantastic!!
It has helped with my dissertation and has changed the way I shop, buy, design, dye fabrics etc etc! To date it is the best fashion book I have ever read, so informative, easily read, very addictive, covers everything - dates, places, names and faces! FANTASTIC!!!
I HIGHLY Recommend to all!
I wonder if Kate Fletchers "Sustainable Fashion and Textiles" book will top it?!? It arrives tomorrow so will let you know.......
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Good overview of ethical clothing
20 Jun 2008
By Grant Young
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Format:Paperback
This book doesn't pretend that eco-fashion (or ethical clothing) is going to save the world. It does, however, touch on the key issues facing the fashion industry and outlines some of the efforts to overcome them.
It is a timely reminder how little the industry has progressed overall, but does show that progress is being made and momentum is building.
Although it is someone UK-centric, the book does cover a lot of ground - from organic cotton and wool to eco-synthetics, dying and printing techniques, recycling & swap meets. It also examines the social impacts of the industry (sweatshop labour, globalisation etc.) - don't let the "eco" in the title fool you.
The directory at the back contains a goldmine of pointers to sites related to the topic. And it also contains many interesting and useful statistics and factoids for anyone interested in the field for study or starting a business.
It is a timely reminder how little the industry has progressed overall, but does show that progress is being made and momentum is building.
Although it is someone UK-centric, the book does cover a lot of ground - from organic cotton and wool to eco-synthetics, dying and printing techniques, recycling & swap meets. It also examines the social impacts of the industry (sweatshop labour, globalisation etc.) - don't let the "eco" in the title fool you.
The directory at the back contains a goldmine of pointers to sites related to the topic. And it also contains many interesting and useful statistics and factoids for anyone interested in the field for study or starting a business.
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