5 Must-Read Sustainable Fashion Books
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To all of the bookworms out there on the start of your sustainable and eco-conscious fashion journey, this one’s for you. Learning about sustainable fashion and the evolution of the industry is easier than ever before, whether it’s on the go with an e-book or a cosy evening at home reading through a paperback. But with countless options on the market, it can be overwhelming trying to decide on the right books for you.
That’s why I’ve put together a list of 5 of my favourite must-read sustainable and ethical fashion books!
The Conscious Closet - Elizabeth L. Cline
A definitive guide from journalist, fashionista and clothing resale expert Elizabeth L. Cline to building an ethical, sustainable wardrobe that you’ll love. This book explores the working conditions of garment workers, discusses the fight for living wages in the apparel industry and so much more. Filled with alarming facts and valuable resources, Cline’s impeccably put together guide provides plenty of tips for making ethical consumer choices.
To buy and learn more, visit https://www.elizabethclinebooks.com/the-conscious-closet
To Die For: Is Fashion Wearing Out the World? - Lucy Siegle
An eye-opening expose on the fashion industry written by The Guardian’s ethical columnist, Lucy Siegle. To Die For aims to shed light on the harsh reality of garment workers in Third World countries, who face countless struggles everyday due to pressure from the fast fashion industry. Detailed with extensive research and fieldwork, this book will definitely change the way you think about clothing for the better.
Visit https://www.waterstones.com/book/to-die-for/lucy-siegle/9780007264094 to purchase.
How To Break Up With Fast Fashion - Lauren Bravo
Lauren Bravo’s guilt-free guide will inspire you to repair, recycle and give your old items of clothing a new lease of life. This book offers honest and realistic advice, without having to compromise on style and doing good for the planet. It is the ultimate guide for anyone wanting to embrace more slower, sustainable ways of shopping and change your mindset to help you fall back in love with your wardrobe.
To purchase and find out more, visit https://www.waterstones.com/book/how-to-break-up-with-fast-fashion/lauren-bravo/9781472267764
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Circular Fashion - Peggy Blum
Written by award-winning university professor Peggy Blum, Circular Fashion provides an accessible, practical and holistic approach to sustainability in fashion, ideal for anyone who is studying fashion. This book tackles the issues of the linear production model of make, use, dispose, before introducing the idea of the circular supply chain, plus lots more. This is a must-have book for fashion students, creatives and anyone passionate about sustainable fashion.
Visit https://books.apple.com/gb/book/circular-fashion/id1596232421?ign-gact=1 to find out more.
Wardrobe Crisis - Clare Press
Clare Press is a podcaster, consultant, author and speaker working in the sustainable fashion industry. Her book Wardrobe Crisis was named one of the best books of 2016 and delves deep into the state of the fashion industry - a definite must read for anyone interested in fashion. In this book, Press explores the history and ethics behind what we wear as well as putting her insider knowledge to good use.
Check out her book here https://www.wob.com/en-gb/books/clare-press/wardrobe-crisis/9781510723429?gclid=Cj0KCQiAgP6PBhDmARIsAPWMq6ki_ZBohwunniLRoIvzU_LW9bsG7Z9u5qGXRkqsHfIMaqc0qsKc5XQaApU4EALw_wcB
