Do’s and Don’ts of being a Fashion Revolutionary
The Fashion industry has been undergoing a revolution for the last couple of years, driven mainly by consumers, designers, and activists, change feels more likely than it’s ever been. Fashion Revolution is an initiative that aims for “a clean, safe, fair, transparent and accountable fashion industry. We believe in a global fashion industry that conserves and restores the environment and values people overgrowth and profit.” Being a part of their fight is a task far easier than people may realise and here are some of the Do’s and Don’ts when looking into how you may become a fashion revolutionary.
Do
Have faith in your voice and understand change won’t happen overnight.
Don’t
Use the lack of explicit change as an excuse to stop the fight and demotivate others.
Do
Educate yourself on key pillars fashion revolutionaries hope to change: the fashion industry model, including who the ‘winners’ and ‘losers’ are; the impact waste and material creation have on workers and the surrounding environment; our mindset towards sustainable, responsible shopping habits.
Don’t
Ignore areas of the solution within the fashion revolution because you don’t feel like they impact you personally. Use your position of privilege to uplift and support others who may not have the chance to use their voice due to political or social restrictions.
Do
Support local and global creatives and initiatives that promote fashion environmental change, such as zines, charities, and activists who are looking to make a change. Community is much stronger than individual islands.
Don’t
Feel as though you can’t support the cause if you can’t contribute through donating money. There’s a range of other ways you can donate your resources, such as personal time or a skill you may that can be leveraged. These are just as valuable and highlight the people behind the cause looking to make positive change.
Do
Educate yourself and be curious about existing practices, such as the Textile recycling operations in India. Also, be curious about the clothes around you, by looking at labels, you’re wardrobe contents and the location garments are made. Explore these findings and ask yourself the tough questions.
Don’t
Spread misinformation if you’re uncertain on a topic. Also, avoid pointing the finger at other fashion enthusiasts in a malicious way. Self-accountability is key, as well as providing solutions when constructively criticising others, rather than pushing blame.
Do
Make changes within your means. Creating new habits may be hard but are essential to change.
When buying, buy better or buy less.
Sign petitions demanding a living wage for the people who make clothes our clothes, or email policymakers to push legislation.
Charity and vintage shop to practice fashion circularity. Also, clothing swaps are a great solution.
Expose your education to the people around you and make your voice heard through arts, peaceful public displays, or being an advocate in surrounding communities.
Don’t
Feel hopeless about your efforts when you feel people can’t hear your voice. Change is made when a few screams become a choir, and as consumers, we vote with our money. If we remember this, we can gain our power back!
Finally, Do
Check out the Fashion Revolution “How to be a Fashion Revolutionary” Guide to get a more in-depth rundown of how you can help!
Thank you for you reading!
Tio A <3
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