sustainable fashion Archives - State of the Planet

kimono made with bioearth fabric, seen from multiple angles and in motion

Let Them Wear Dirt: Penmai Chongtoua Turns Soil Into Textiles

An artist and alumna of the Climate and Society program, Chongtoua is exploring a variety of ways to wear earth on our bodies. Her work seeks to shape how we view our relationship with the planet.

by |February 14, 2023

The Challenge of Sustainable Fashion

Young people, who are the primary market for fast fashion, are beginning to understand the environmental damage caused by the industry.

by |November 28, 2022

Ammar Belal Knows There’s No Sustainable Fashion Without Social Justice

Socially responsible fashion designer Ammar Belal is teaching Sustainability Management students to avoid the mistakes he once made.

by Rebecca Coughlan |May 5, 2022

Why Fashion Needs to Be More Sustainable

As the world re-opens, it’s a good time to take stock of the implications of how we dress.

by |June 10, 2021
illustration of what an amara store could look like

Environmental Science and Policy Students Win Third Place in Sustainable Fashion Competition

The team invented a hypothetical denim brand that centers sustainability and reusability.

by Alyssa Ramirez, Maya Navabi, Ariela Levy, Rashika Choudhary, and Allison Day |April 7, 2021
Joaquin Phoenix speaking at event

A Greener Red Carpet

In your Oscar speech, don’t just preach sustainability — wear it.

by Carla Cantor |February 7, 2020
four women in evening gowns

What’s a Climate Scientist to Wear During Awards Season?

Leading researchers design formal wear with a scientific edge

by |January 10, 2020