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Can we enjoy fast fashion without destroying the planet?

By Lucy Siegle

25 Feb 2022 · 3 min read

The global fashion industry is in desperate need of an ecological plan, but London fashion week proved there still isn't one - yet

How do you solve a problem like the global fashion industry? From the declining lifespan of clothes to the lightning metabolism of fashion consumerism and the increased reliance on petroleum-based synthetic fibres, this is one industry desperate for an ecological plan.

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