If you had noticed things simmering behind the scenes at ethicalfashion.net.au – here’s the reveal!
A fresh new look has been unveiled for 2019, and a renewed commitment to providing high-quality fashion news, guides and resources for our growing community.
Lead Editor, Sophie Newman explains the beginnings of the resource now known as the Ethical Fashion Review, and their ongoing commitment to helping conscious consumers.
“Having always been an advocate for the ethical movement, in 2013 I started a sustainable fashion business, and then knowing the industry needed greater attention, became the Editor-in-Chief of Ethical Fashion Review (previously Ethical Fashion Australia) in 2017.”
“Our new look speaks to a renewed commitment and continuous effort towards improving the lives of garment workers and education regarding environmental sustainability.”
“The last few years have definitely been the most exciting for ethical fashion as a whole. Ethical fashion brands have gained some well-overdue celebrity endorsement, and editors at Vogue Australia, Elle UK and Grazia UK for example are incorporating ethics, sustainability and diversity into their fashion features as more than just a topical issue.
I predict we can look forward to seeing these important issues taken up by many more high-profile fashion magazines, including regular features, in the near future.”
Vogue Australia’s Sustainability Issue – 2018
“In the ethical fashion community there has been enormous progress and support for the industry, with events like the Australian Circular Fashion Conference, holding its second annual conference and summit in Melbourne in March 2019.”
“Sparked by initiatives like Fashion Revolution Week – now in its 6th year, established Australian fashion brands such as Spell Designs are incorporating ethics as a key component of their fashion business model, and stores like the Iconic have begun the process of mapping and disclosing their tier-one suppliers.”
Fashion Revolution’s 6th year promotes diversity and equality alongside ethics and sustainability in 2019
“These milestones illustrate the positive impact consumer demand is having on the fashion industry, and while we strongly believe that it is moving in a positive direction, currently the majority of fashion brands do not disclose their supply chains or protect the welfare of their workers (particularly through out-sourcing), and will continue to operate without greater legislation and monitoring of the industry.”
“We know there is an ongoing need to draw a line separating ethically and sustainably made fashion from the rest, and we exist to provide independently reviewed information to everyone who seeks to consume consciously.”
“As we all begin to accept responsibility as caretakers of our planet and the impact of buying decisions, potentially there will be a time when distinction between items as ethically and sustainably made won’t be needed. As that time is still a long way off, we are dedicated as ever to supporting the amazing businesses, people and initiatives that do.”
“Our commitment to improving the lives of garment workers and environmental sustainability are unwavering as we continue to educate consumers through news, inspiration and guides, and by
supporting the brands and events making a difference.” Sophie, Ethical Fashion Review™
Chief editor Sophie Newman is available for comment and submissions at sophie@ethicalfashion.net.au
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