Ethical clothing choices increasing in availability
Implications - The fashion industry has often been under scrutiny for ethical issues, from fur production to workers’ rights to environmental waste. However, more designers and fashion consumers are now considering morality and ethics when it comes to fashion. Fair trade clothing and accessories are gaining ground as fashionistas the world over recognize that looking good can often come at prices that transcend monetary value. Now, more consumers are willing to pay an extra amount for fair trade products that give them peace of mind.
Trend Themes
1. Rising Demand for Fair Trade Products - The fashion industry's ethical issues has lead to more consumers willing to pay extra for fair trade products that give them peace of mind.
2. Social and Environmental Mission - Sutsu Clothing Company, Bhalo, and Liz Alig committed to support the planet through eco-friendly and fair trade practices.
3. Focus on Social and Economic Empowerment - One Mango Tree, and some businesses like it, go beyond fair trade tenets and focus on social programs, market connection, and job creation.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Apparels - Business professionals can venture into creating and investing in ethically made fashion and apparels.
2. Social Ventures - Trends suggest for-profit Social Businesses that focus on sustainability while providing viable employment options for people living in rural areas of less-industrialized countries.
3. Sustainable Cross-cultural Collaboration - Future collaborations between garment producers and buyers from diverse cultural and cross-national backgrounds can ensure the promotion of fair trade and employment opportunities and ethical consumerism worldwide.
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