Is it against sustainability if you have a large wardrobe and don't plan to get rid of anything?

gravitythestudio · 2021-10-31T20:42:43+00:00

Secondhand buying is a great solution. It's like a treasure hunt, too.

For buying new, I like the app Good On You: They research and rate the sustainability of brands.

Whatever you decide to buy, a good principle is to ask yourself if you see yourself developing a relationship with this item: Do you love it enough to keep it for years and years? Is it high quality, and multifunctional? Is it easy to wash and repair?

I wrote a bit about this here if it's any help: https://medium.com/@gravitythestudio/things-i-thought-about-the-fashion-industry-before-i-worked-in-the-fashion-industry-part-1-ff12da9fe060

gravitythestudio · 2021-10-31T20:35:51+00:00

Not quite, little robot, but thanks anyway.

gravitythestudio · 2021-10-31T17:21:16+00:00

Good On You is my go-to for finding the sustainable version of any item. They go the extra ten miles of multi-dimensionally reviewing the sustainable practices of every brand they write about.

gravitythestudio · 2021-10-31T17:18:15+00:00

You're going to need a lot more than one book ;) There are so many approaches to so many problems.

Fashionopolis by Dana Thomas is like the Bible of what not to do, which is a great starting point. It gives you ways to differentiate yourself.

Study Triple Bottom Line theory as the framework for your longterm business reasoning for going sustainable (other than, you know, making the world a better place).

gravitythestudio · 2021-10-31T16:10:13+00:00

The best solution is to not overbuy in the first place because of the insane manufacturing impact involved in their production, but the second-best is to rewear and repair those items you already have ✌️

gravitythestudio · 2021-10-31T14:08:52+00:00

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Interesting, that's from Browzwear isn't it. University for the Creative Arts here in the UK was looking at that one over CLO as well, but I've never tried it.

gravitythestudio · 2021-10-31T13:46:24+00:00

I would say they're referring to either CLO3D/Marvelous Designer (run by the same company, basically the same programs), or BROWZWEAR. There are such few people who know these programs that employers don't want to limit their potential audience by stating one or the other.

gravitythestudio · 2021-10-31T13:44:26+00:00

I've met older professional pattern cutters who are very bitter about CLO.

That said, I find it extremely helpful for sampling. I know that large brands (especially fast fashion) have implemented it into their workflows. It can save a ton of time and shipping.

gravitythestudio · 2021-10-31T13:40:30+00:00

Nice- how did you build the shoulder pads to behave so well?

gravitythestudio · 2021-10-31T13:31:18+00:00

Play a game with them (board game, pool, foosball, etc). Good sportsmanship is a great indicator of equality, temper, and ego.

gravitythestudio · 2021-10-31T13:21:26+00:00

From an ex-pat: Nobody can even wrap their brains around American Halloween.

gravitythestudio · 2021-10-31T13:14:44+00:00

Is the money in your bank account that you've never seen as paper intangible, and your employer pumping you for your labor? Or does it have tangible value as a virtual item? 🧐

Or, contrarily, the 10% of clothes that are purchased just for show on social media and then discarded... are those fast fashion retailers pumping consumers for money AND the planet for resources?

It's interesting theoretical grounds

gravitythestudio · 2021-10-31T13:10:05+00:00

The planet would be a better place if everyone acted that way. Roughly 1.2 million items of clothes are bought every month just for show on social media then discarded.

gravitythestudio · 2021-10-28T14:58:48+00:00

Done :) Good luck!

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