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The Trouble with ‘Sustainable’ Fashion

Fashion’s favourite term means everything and nothing, creating confusion and potential liabilities for the brands that want to be seen as environmentally friendly.
Dôen's Floret Dress | Source: Dôen

In late March, Dôen, a California-based brand known for its prairie-dress silhouettes and vintage-floral prints, made an unusual admission on its website: “We do not consider ourselves to be slow fashion or a sustainable brand.”

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