Suits you - and the planet: Why fashion needs a sustainability revolution

Sep 22, 2021

Experts have discussed how to make fashion, shown with this railing of clothes, more sustainable.

Javier Goyeneche called for an end to continuous promotions and discounts. Image: Markus Spiske/Unsplash

Joe Myers

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