Aracalli Gallego talks to Vino Supraja: Why Sustainable Fashion Matters? | Via Vino 09
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Written by VINO SUPRAJA
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Written by VINO SUPRAJA
Araceli Gallego talks to Vino Supraja: Why Sustainable Fashion Matters? | Via Vino 09
Do you want to know all about Sustainable Fashion and Ethical Fashion?
Listen to the insights from the Fashion Revolution UAE country coordinator, Araceli Gallego, to learn all the hidden facts about fast fashion. In this episode of the "Via Vino : The Vino Supraja Podcast," the host Sustainable fashion designer Vino Supraja, dives deep into the topic of ethical fashion with guest Araceli Gallego, the country coordinator of Fashion Revolution and founder of Goshopia. Araceli shares her journey from construction project management to fashion advocacy, inspired by the 2013 Rana Plaza collapse. The discussion covers the fashion industry's environmental and social impacts, emphasizing the need for sustainable fashion practices and consumer awareness. She highlights the importance of understanding the supply chain, combating overconsumption, and making informed clothing choices to foster a more ethical and sustainable fashion industry. Sustainable fashion, ethical fashion, eco-friendly fashion, and slow fashion are key themes explored in this insightful conversation.
TOPICS:
· Importance of ethical fashion and its impact on workers and the environment. · Araceli's personal journey into the fashion industry and her background in construction.
· The significance of the Rana Plaza collapse and its role in raising awareness about fashion industry practices.
· The issues of overconsumption and pollution associated with fast fashion.
· Understanding the fashion supply chain and its environmental implications.
· The distinction between sustainable fashion and ethical fashion.
· The problem of greenwashing and the need for consumers to verify sustainability claims.
· Challenges faced by small, independent sustainable fashion brands in a competitive market.
· Practical advice for transitioning to a more sustainable wardrobe, including secondhand options.
· The role of consumer education in promoting ethical and sustainable practices in the fashion industry.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
"I want my clothes to represent my values, not only my style. I'm complex, I'm human, but in that humanity, there is heart, and I definitely want that to show in my clothes and my choices."
"We are producing far too much, not only more than what Mother Earth can take but also more than what we can consume. We really need to slow down."
''When I found out that Mara Hoffman was closing down, and that month I got news of other brands closing too, it hurt so much. We need to invest in sustainable brands because they are amazing”
