If what you read here on EcoSalon about fashion has whet your appetite, we recommend the following books to further indulge your passion for design, shopping, and sustainability. It’s so important to be educated about the environmental impact of our purchases, particularly fashion.
Eco Fashion Reading Roundup
Sustainable Fashion and Textiles: Design Journeys by Kate Fletcher
Similar to Eco-Chic, The Fashion Paradox, this inspirational design handbook looks at sustainability in fashion and textiles while providing forward-thinking solutions in an ever-changing world.
FutureFashion White Papers by Earth Pledge
My personal favorite, this book is a collection of essays by designers, manufacturers, farmers, professors, models, business owners and creative directors. Reading the diverse perspectives and experiences, you’ll see multifaceted views of the apparel and textile industries. Through proposed solutions, this collection shows that style and sustainability can coexist.
Green is the New Black by Tamsin Blanchard
Tamsin Blanchard may not be the foremost authority on environmental matters but the woman knows her fashion. The great thing about this book is that the author weaves green, eco-friendly principles and fashion tips together in an accessible way for a mass market.
Green Chic: Saving the Earth in Style by Christie Matheson
Offering up tried and true earth-friendly ideas, Matheson reveals that being chic and saving the planet aren’t mutually exclusive. She directs us toward purchasing behavior that minimizes our consumer footprint in a genius way that makes it fun and attainable.
Through an all-encompassing look at the rise of eco-fashion, this book is your guide to dressing greener. It covers everything from which fabrics are harmful to the environment, how to create your own eco-friendly fashions through recycling and savvy shopping, and how to spot garments produced in a sweatshop.
Look for author interviews and more book reviews in upcoming posts.
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