sustainable fashion

American  

[suh-stey-nuh-buhl fash-uhn] / səˈsteɪ nə bəl ˈfæʃ ən /

noun

1. a genre of clothing and other fashion products intended to reduce negative impacts on the environment through the use of ecologically responsible materials and manufacturing, the promotion of longer-lasting style trends, and the popularization of product reuse.

   Our best-selling items of sustainable fashion are the T-shirts made from recycled water bottles.

   They’re among the most credible producers of sustainable fashion because they’d rather you get good mileage from a small, versatile wardrobe than lure you into a new line of fashion every season.

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Etymology

Origin of sustainable fashion

First recorded in 2005–10

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sustainable fashion

The company pioneered a formidable model that is hard to replicate, said Ken Pucker, a sustainable fashion expert at Tufts University.

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

Some sustainable fashion experts advocate for the reduction of clothing production, and recommend that consumers buy less or secondhand.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026

Professor Dong Soo Hwang noted, "Structurally colored textiles are inherently resistant to fading. Our technology enables long-lasting color without the use of dyes or metals, opening new possibilities for sustainable fashion and advanced materials."

From Science Daily ● Feb. 9, 2026

Many such influencers and the people who follow them align themselves with the idea of sustainable fashion.

From Slate ● Jan. 26, 2026

Ms McClymont said the bee's latest project "demonstrates The King's Foundation's commitment to craftsmanship, responsible design, and sustainable fashion and textiles".

From BBC ● Dec. 1, 2025