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Whatiscircularluxuryandwhydoesitmatter? London W11 is going circular as a firstmover: Drastically reduce cashmere fibre waste in the fashion industry - currently,12%of materialisbeingthrownawayduringthemanufacturingprocess; Radically reduce the environmental impacts of producing new garments, by using5xless dye(and therefore reducing water waste) per sweater, minimising transportation costs, and usingca.25%oftheGradeAvirgincashmerewoolcompared to a normal sweater, equivalenttosavingthewoolfrom6-8cashmeregoats;   Combatthewastefulcycleof"seasonal"fashionby making durable products that last and never go out of style. Circularity is the eco-conscious choice, the essence of sustainability.

#circular-fashion #waste (material, dye, water, transportation) #recycled-cashmere #slow-fashion #durability -- Most of the argument in this Kickstarter campaign focuses on waste reduction, but it also stresses the cost savings to consumers. There is no real discussion of rangelands, etc.

We are passionate about sustainability and committed to producing the best product in ethical ways. All of our cashmere is traceable and will always be produced using transparent ethical and environmental practices. We have worked with our cashmere partners for more than two decades and are proud to say that our factory is certified by The Good Cashmere Standard® and The Sustainability Fibre Alliance. We’re continuously looking for innovative ways to create less waste

After many years in the fashion business, Frances Austen founder Margaret Coblentz was tired of seeing the trends in fast fashion, including a flurry of wasteful production and post-consumer disposal. With the clothing industry consistently falling into the highest-ranking waste production industries, she decided to do something about it with a very basic philosophy — make quality clothing that is versatile and long-lasting. Her goal is to encourage consumers to re-wear clothing, both because it’s good for the planet and because they love what they’re wearing. With that in mind, the luxury product line aims to be both trendy and timeless.

Consigning one pair of jeans conserves 279 liters of water. One silk dress saves 30 liters. A cashmere sweater saves 80.

This is a report on the "consignment calculator" introduced by The RealReal.

Kering says it’s also pressuring its networks of suppliers and sub-suppliers to open up about where exactly their raw materials come from, and imposing higher standards on ener

The luxury-goods business is walking a high wire. Fierce competition for consumer dollars and for social media attention is pushing brands to produce ever-flashier events. Surging demand from China has lifted production to unprecedented levels—meaning the manufacturers are using up more natural resources, such as metal hardware, leather skins, and cashmere, than ever before. At the same time, the industry is facing more pressure from consumers and regulators to curb the environmental impact of its rapid growth, heavily polluting supply chain and loose control of suppliers.

This article is about the luxury fashion industry (including Kering SA), rather than cashmere specifically. #waste #consumer-self-awareness #governance ("pressure from consumers and regulators") #pollution #standards ("loose control")