Is Green the New Black? — UNC FASHIONMASH

Winter to Spring

This week on “Is Green the New Black,” we look into some of the exciting uses of sustainable supply, production and design in the spring 2021 fashion shows.

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What's The Story?

This week on “Is Green the New Black,” we explore quite a few things: varying definitions of sustainability, generational differences, and ultimately, what brands can do to make the sustainability story more appealing to consumers.

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Food for Thought

This week on “Is Green the New Black,” we discuss the interesting relationship between fashion and food.

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The Chicken or The Egg

This week on “Is Green the New Black,” we ponder whose responsibility it truly is to implement sustainability into the fashion industry. The government? The industry itself? Or the consumers?

Resale

This week on “Is Green the New Black,” we discuss the value of resale sites and the top three sites I visit when I’m looking to purchase secondhand luxury items.

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A Collaboration

This week on “Is Green the New Black,” we discuss the Gucci x The North Face collaboration and what a powerful luxury house like Gucci’s commitment to sustainability could mean for the future of the luxury industry.

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Influence

This week on “Is Green the New Black,” we discuss the implications of celebrity influence on consumers’ purchase decisions either in or out of favor of sustainability and ethics.

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The Second Interview

This week on “Is Green the New Black,” I had the opportunity to interview Nano Anderson Swetman - CEO and Founder of Cuffed by Nano. Give it a read to learn about how Nano factors sustainability into her business model and practices.

Mask-y Holidays

This week on “Is Green the New Black,” I tell you about some of my favorite sustainable face masks. Mask up and stay safe this holiday season!

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