Luxury fashion brands are beginning to take sustainable practices more seriously, as consumers demand more eco-friendly and ethical fashion choices. Here are some recent sustainable fashion news updates in the luxury fashion industry:
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Gucci announced that they are going carbon neutral and will offset all their greenhouse gas emissions from their supply chain and operations, starting in 2020.
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Stella McCartney continues to be a leader in sustainable luxury fashion, using innovative materials like vegan leather made from mushrooms and recycled plastic to create her collections.
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Prada launched their "Re-Nylon" collection, made from regenerated nylon waste, which is part of their larger sustainability initiative.
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Burberry announced a commitment to become carbon neutral by 2022, and has started to incorporate more sustainable materials into their collections, such as Econyl.
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Louis Vuitton recently unveiled a collection made from upcycled materials in collaboration with designer Virgil Abloh.
These are just a few examples of luxury fashion brands making strides in the sustainable fashion space, and we can expect to see more progress as sustainability becomes a higher priority in the industry.