Expert Discussion: Sustainable Fashion

During the discussion, the speakers uncovered the behind the scene of fashion industry. From producing for 4 seasons to 52 seasons (once/week) in a year. Who are the catalyst who came up with this? What is the cost of it? Original Video can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2duob851hI

Can fast fashion be green?

Fast fashion could be green and sustainable with the environment, economically and socially to support jobs and industries. The big brands, which have the resources, shall make a change.

Who made my clothes?

Human rights are a pressing issue in fashion industry. Agnes, from fashion industry, revealed that she was tremendously shocked in a business trip to a factory in Bangladesh. The factory was owned by an army general and protected by armed guard. Actually, it turns out that a large part of factories in developing countries are run by the army who can exert tight control of their workforce. While visiting, Agnes saw no light into the working women's eyes, they were desperate and had no choice than to comply. The workers, even though working extensive hours, received a meagre salary. What industry and consumers can activate to lower the impact toward the environment?

Industry – Keep inventory level low Go for good quality

Limit the product variety. During the design process, samples are developed in full color range but only a few colors are chosen in the end. Virtual reality design is a promising approach towards that Stop bringing new materials. Instead, let's use what we have now and keep it circular Bring new solutions to the market : compostable clothing is a very interesting concept to explore Consumers – Spread awareness - the general public is not aware of the problem Shop second hand Clothes Rental Research and out reach the companies to ask questions Organic cotton is inspected loosely.

Instead, you may want to opt for natural fibre Buy what you need/ not what you want Keep in mind the impact of switching for other materials.

For example: Stop buying either real fur or faux fur. Faux fur, even though kinder, is made from polyester which has its own challenges.

Books/ movies/ podcasts recommended by speakers: The True Cost by Agnes Cristina recommended Cradle to Cradle & Dress [with] Sense River Blue & Wardrobe Crisis by Tanja Resources: The Pulse – an annual report that addresses the industry’s environmental and social performance. Good On You – an app that gives you the power to check brand ratings while you shop, discover ethical and sustainable fashion labels from around Common objective – an intelligent business network for the fashion industry

Some questions included:

1. Are there compostable sustainable brands/ products? Future tech lab – they support initiatives that help new technologies and sustainable innovations connect, collaborate, and create. Pangaia – they innovated lower down Jacket / Botanical dyes Patagonia – they held ethical and environmental issues close to its core. 2. Where are the second hand shops in Hong Kong? Green ladies - https://gl.sjs.org.hk/ Salvation Army - https://www.salvationarmy.org.hk/en/s... JupYeah - https://www.jupyeah.com/ Redress - https://www.redress.com.hk/

Panelists: Ms. Nastasia Malatesta, Circular Fashion Programme Manager, Redress Ms. Cristina Kountiou, Fashion Marketing and Management Professor, SCAD Hong Kong Ms. Agnes Pang, Founder, The Chief Project Moderated by Ms. Tanja Wessels, a founding member of Circular Community Hong Kong https://www.edgar.hk/pages/expert-dis...

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