WHAT IS ETHICAL FASHION?

ETHICAL FASHION
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WHAT IS ETHICAL FASHION?

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Ethical fashion means producing materials and goods in the fashion industry that sustain use of natural resources, preserve natural environments and respect the inhabitants of ecosystems. Although criteria varies by organization and company, Bel Esprit embraces the following:

Developing and producing fashion fabrics, materials and goods, man-made or natural, using processes that respect and preserve the environment
Producing fashion fabrics, materials and goods that guarantee sustainable use of the local natural resources
Producing fashion fabrics, materials and goods that do not disrupt or destroy the local ecosystem
Producing fashion fabrics, materials and goods that do not use or destroy protected or endangered species of plants or animals
Producing fashion fabrics, materials and goods that do not require the death of mammals, reptiles, fish or birds
Producing fashion fabrics materials and goods that respect human rights and incorporate the principles of fair trade

Fashion is one of the largest global industries, and while style is an important aspect of fashion, it should not come at the expense of the world around us.  Fashion designers are innately innovative – exciting and original designs can be created as easily from ethical materials as any others.

Bel Esprit is committed to promoting ethical fashion and supporting companies who adhere to those principles, so that as fashion ideas and trends evolve, environmental ethics will become the industry standard.