Sustainable Fashion For Dummies

ISBN-13: 9781119986225 / Angielski / Miękka / 2023 / 240 str.

Mugabi

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Introduction 1About This Book 1Foolish Assumptions 2Icons Used in This Book 2Beyond the Book 3Where to Go from Here 3Part 1: Opening the Door To Sustainable Fashion 5Chapter 1: Closet, Meet Sustainable Fashion 7Understanding Sustainability 8Preserving our planet and preventing climate change 8Treating people with dignity and respect 8Calling Out the Problem with Today's Fashion Industry 9The rise of fast fashion 9A three-legged monster 10Being Part of the Solution and Avoiding Eco-Anxiety 11Taking Action: What You Can Do to Increase Sustainability 12Chapter 2: Starting with the Clothes You Already Own 15Taking Stock of Your Closet 16Auditing your closet 16Organizing your closet 19Unlocking the Wow Factor in Clothes You Already Own 21Knowing the color wheel 21Mixing prints and patterns 22Accessorizing for a different look 23Using styling apps 24Working with Outfit Formulas 25Defining outfit formulas 26Plugging in outfit formulas 26Chapter 3: Adios, Fast Fashion 31Identifying the Real Cost of Fast Fashion 32Looking at the fast-fashion business model 32Costing more than you may think 33Taking a toll on garment workers 36Adversely affecting the environment 39Spotting Fast Fashion 42Identifying popular fast-fashion brands 43Spotting telltale signs that a brand is fast fashion 44Moving Away from Fast Fashion and Toward Sustainability 46Confronting Greenwashing 47Taking a peek at sustainability 47Spotting greenwashing 48Chapter 4: Shifting to a Sustainable Fashion Mindset 51Shopping as a Sustainable Fashion Consumer 52Avoiding Impulse Buys 53Use shopping lists 54Take your time 56Being Trendy and Sustainable 56Avoiding Temptation 57Detoxing your social media and inbox 58Fasting from shopping 58Being wary of sales 59Finding a sustainable fashion community 60Taking Pride in Repeating Outfits 60Part 2: Purchasing Sustainable Fashion Items 63Chapter 5: What Makes a Brand Sustainable? 65Refuting Some Misconceptions about Sustainable Fashion 66Looking at Sustainable Business Practices 67Sustainable environmental practices 68Transparent supply chain 73Ethical labor practices 76Reaching for Sustainable Fabrics 76Natural sustainable fabrics 77Innovative sustainable fabrics 81Understanding What's in It for You 83Quality items that are designed to last 83Small batches and made-to-order items 85Timeless designs that won't go out of style 86Assessing a Brand's Feel-Good Factor 86Chapter 6: Buying Less but Choosing Well 89Thinking Long Term 90Calculating cost per wear 90Deciding which items deserve the investment 94Taking on the 30-wears challenge 95Sizing Up Quality 96Feeling fabric quality 96Critiquing construction quality 98Searching for perks 99Assessing quality online 100Choosing between natural fibers and synthetic fibers 101Exploring Capsule Wardrobes 102Creating your capsules 104Gathering the capsule wardrobe essentials 106Part 3: Going From Thrifting Beginner to Scouting Pro 109Chapter 7: Easing into Secondhand Fashion 111Starting Online 112Getting started on the right foot 113Going down the rabbit hole of online thrift stores 117Measuring yourself for the perfect online thrifted fit 118Finding Your New Favorite Used-Clothing Shop 122Doing good by shopping at charity stores 123Considering chain resale shops and consignment stores 124Preparing for Your First Thrift Store Visit 125Deciding when to go 126Navigating the store 126Dressing for thrifting success 127Examining an item before you commit to it 128Chapter 8: Upscaling Your Thrifting Efforts 129Finding Hidden Gems 130Buying Used Shoes 131Examining used shoes 132Knowing where to go 132Disinfecting and cleaning shoes 133Sorting Through Accessories 133Jewelry 134Scarves 135Handbags 135Belts 136Shopping for Vintage Clothes 137How to tell whether something is truly vintage 138Where to find vintage clothing 141Chapter 9: Donating, Selling, and Disposing of Clothes 145Giving Your Clothes a Second Life 146Donating Clothes to Support Charitable Organizations 147The difference between for-profit and nonprofit shops 147The scoop on tax deductions 148Where to put all those clothes 149The Dos and Don'ts of Donating Clothing 150Making Some Cash by Selling Your Clothes 152Consigning your clothes 152Selling clothes to secondhand stores for cash or credit 154Selling your preloved clothes by yourself 155Saying Goodbye to Clothes That Have Lived Out Their Usefulness 157Dealing with Undergarments and Socks Sustainably 158Donating bras 158Getting rid of old underwear 159Recycling and repurposing old socks 159Part 4: Keeping Your Clothes And Shoes in Tip-top Condition 161Chapter 10: Caring for Your Clothes 163Doing Laundry with Clothing Longevity in Mind 164Making sense of labels 164Understanding washer settings 166Hand-washing delicates, sweaters, and more 168Drying clothes differently 169Keeping clothes fresh without over-washing 171Deciding on dry-cleaning 172Caring for Different Fabrics 174Cleaning your cotton clothes 174Avoiding shrinking your wools 174Removing and preventing pilling 175Saving your silks 176Chasing the moths away 176Making synthetics last 177Loving your linens 178Removing Stains 179Deciding How to Store Your Clothes 180Clothes you should hang 180Clothes you should fold 181Chapter 11: Repairing and Upcycling Your Clothes 183Making Your Fashion Circular 184Getting Your Thread Wet 185Prepping your sewing kit 185Stitching up for sewing success 186Repairing Your Clothes with Basic Hand-Stitching 187Using a running stitch 187Doing the backstitch 188Sewing on a button 189Repairing a seam 191Patching a torn or threadbare spot 192Fixing snagged clothing 193Joining the Upcycling Movement 195Tie-dyeing your old shirts with avocado skins and pits 195Making old jeans new again 196Investing in Alterations or Other Significant Repairs 198Knowing what alterations specialists can help you with 199Finding someone who does quality work 199Chapter 12: Walking Miles in Your Favorite Shoes 201Considering Why Caring for Your Shoes Is a Shoo-In 202Prolonging the Life of Your Leather Shoes 203Everyday maintenance of leather shoes 203Occasional maintenance of your leather shoes 205Keeping Your Sneakers Clean 208Machine-washing your sneakers 209Hand-washing sneakers 209Using Shoe Protectants 210Storing Your Shoes Properly 211Part 5: the Part of Tens 213Chapter 13: Ten Sustainable Brands for Every Budget and Style 215Loud Bodies 216Wayre 216Passion Lilie 217Whimsy + Row 217Amour Vert 218Mara Hoffman 218Kotn 218Outerknown 219Parade 219Organic Basics 220Chapter 14: Ten Ways to Shop Sustainably on a Budget 221Shop Your Closet 222Shop Secondhand 223Shop Intentionally 223Look for Affordable Sustainable Brands 224Check the Sale and Preloved Page 224Attend Clothing Swaps 224Check Resale Sites 225Consider Clothing Rentals 225Calculate the Cost per Wear 226Upcycle Your Clothes for a New Look 227Chapter 15: Ten Perfect Clothing Items for Your Thrift List 229Quality Coats 229Special Occasion Clothes 230Trendy Fashion 231Nice-to-Have Luxury Items 231Boss Blazers 232Cool Leather Jackets 232Fabulous Scarves 233Cozy Knitwear 233Clutch Bags 234Versatile and Statement Belts 234Your Favorite Pair of Jeans 235Chapter 16: Ten Family-Friendly Sustainable Clothing Brands 237Pact 238For Days 238Jackalo 239Conscious Step 239Patagonia 240Tentree 240Loop Swim 241Many Moons 241Firebird Kids 242Mightly 242Chapter 17: Ten Sustainable Shoe Brands 243Veja 244Veerah 244Etiko 245Nisolo 245Wildling 246Cariuma 246Ethletic 247Thesus 247Good Guys 247Pozu 248Index 249

O autorze

Paula N. Mugabi is a fashion blogger and influencer with a commitment to fostering sustainable fashion. Her blog, mspaularepresents, champions the transformation towards conscious consumption in fashion, offering easy-to-follow steps toward sustainable fashion choices and lifestyle.