Making responsible choices as an educated consumer is a luxury not everyone can afford. Five industry insiders weigh in on the issues at the heart of matter. Photo: Shutterstock
Making responsible choices as an educated consumer is a luxury not everyone can afford. Five industry insiders weigh in on the issues at the heart of matter. Photo: Shutterstock
Fashion

Can sustainable fashion be affordable? And should it be, when too many of us treat clothes as disposable? Experts weigh in

  • Luxury and mass-market fashion brands alike are creating eco-conscious collections, making their supply chains more transparent and finding ways to reduce waste
  • However, sustainably made clothes can’t compete on price with fast fashion because it is artificially cheap. Experts say the answer is to buy less, but better