Redress Design Award 2022 Digital Magazine Content List

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Stay ahead of the curve with the latest sustainability insights from the fashion industry with Redress’ curated selection of reports, podcasts, books, websites, and videos.

 

Reports

The Great Green Washing Machine

Eco Age

Dive back into the roots of sustainability with this report that defines the subject, raises concerns including brand-driven sustainability initiatives and the integration of farmers, and looks towards meaningful criteria for sustainable fashion.

 
 

The State of Fashion 2022

BoF and McKinsey & Company

Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Co’s annual report once again offers an insightful peek behind the trends shaping the future of fashion. Don’t miss the fascinating dive into the ‘Metaverse Mindset’ exploring opportunities in the digital realm.

The State of Fashion Technology

BoF and McKinsey & Company

From hyper-personalisation tools to connected stores, discover emerging technologies in fashion that brands and retailers are leaning into not only to adapt to a volatile environment, but also to act more sustainably.

Circulo Report 2022 (Philippines)

Circulo

On the path towards a circular economy in the context of the Philippines, Circulo’s report looks at the country’s latest movements towards circularity in several industries crucial to the transition, including fashion.

EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles

European Commission

Leading the way forward in sustainability policies, the EU Green Deal includes a strategy that outlines mandatory sustainability standards for the entire lifecycle of fashion products, from textile design to clothing consumption. Learn more about the implications of the Strategy in our article ‘A Changing Climate for Fashion Legislation’ from guest writer Clara Cibrario Assereto.

 
 

Podcasts

Fashion Revolution Podcast

Fashion Revolution

Through interviews and investigations, Fashion Revolution explores the hidden stories behind the clothing we wear.  Each episode takes listeners deep into fashion’s social and environmental problems but leaves you with practical actions to help make a positive difference.

 
 

Crash Course Fashion

Crash Course Fashion (Sustainable Fashion Forum)

What does it take to build and scale a fashion brand that prioritises people, planet, and profit? Get crash course lessons and actionable takeaways from host Brittany Sierra and the Sustainable Fashion Forum's community of knowledgeable experts.

Live Wide Awake

Steph Dickson (Green Is The New Black)

Escape the matrix and lead your most climate conscious life by embarking on an eye-opening journey with Green Is The New Black founder Steph Dickson. Breaking down the complexities of sustainability, the podcast emerges with digestible and actionable chunks.

Spirit of 608

Spirit of 608

Explore the future of fashion with Lorraine Sanders from Spirit of 608, whose podcast dives into the intersection of fashion, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and tech with spotlights on ethical brands and news research made accessible.

The Wardrobe Crisis

The Wardrobe Crisis

Sustainability knowledge sharing is the key to Clare Press’ chart-topping podcast, where she interviews designers, change-makers, academics, creatives, and fashion insiders about fashion, ethics, social justice, and environmental sustainability. 

 
 

Books

Stories of Fashion, Textiles, and Place: Evolving Sustainable Supply Chains (2021)

Leslie Davis Burns and Jeanne Carver

Follow the journeys of five companies with evolving sustainable supply chains in the fashion and textile industry, each committed to advancing the cultural traditions of a particular place, from  Phnom Penh, Cambodia to Scotland, UK and more.

Fashionopolis: The Price of Fast Fashion and the Future of Clothes (2019)

Dana Thomas

Start dressing with intention with Fashionopolis, an investigation into the damage wrought by the colossal clothing industry and the grassroots, high-tech, international movement from companies big and small that are fighting to reform it.

Designing Fashion's Future: Present Practice and Tactics for Sustainable Change (2021)

Alice Payne

With diverse perspectives from multinational retailers, examine how design is more than a set of decisions by a designer or design team, but rather a process, object, or agent that shapes fashion’s material and symbolic worlds.

Clothing Poverty: The Hidden World of Fast Fashion and Second-Hand Clothes (2019)

Andrew Brooks

Following a pair of jeans, embark on a vivid around-the-world tour revealing how clothes are manufactured and retailed. The book brings to light how fast fashion and recycling are interconnected and considers the commodity chains which perpetuate poverty.

The Dangers of Fashion: Towards Ethical and Sustainable Solutions (2020)

Sara B. Marcketti and Elena E. Karpova

Rooted in research and encompassing the cultural, psychological, and physiological aspects of fashion, this volume offers a comprehensive exploration of the ethical, social, and environmental hazards of a global industry.

Yoyo and the World's Coolest T-Shirt (2022)

Sarah Brennan and Redress

Hong Kong’s first-ever educational comic book about sustainable fashion brings you on an adventure following Yoyo, a Hong Kong schoolgirl, and her little brother Kevin to save their favourite superpowered T-shirt from the bin when Yoyo grows out of it. Plus, read along with videos in English and Cantonese!

 

Websites

 

Zero Waste Design Online

ZWDO is an international collective that develops online educational resources in the field of zero-waste design and systems thinking for fashion. Their efforts of creative pattern cutting to eliminate waste from garment production are shifting the industry towards circular practices.

Green is the New Black

On a mission to make sustainability mainstream, accessible, and sexy, the GITNB lifestyle media and events platform helps you discover the most conscious brands, events, experiences, and people around Asia and beyond.

In the Loop Games

With a board game, card game, and even a podcast under her belt, Dr. Katie Whalen makes the circular economy fun and understandable. Her resources are used regularly by practitioners and educators in over 30 countries.

Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Accelerating the transition to a circular economy, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation inspires and works with business, academia, policymakers, and institutions across the globe to promote an economic system that’s better for people and the environment.

 
 

Videos

 

Design for Recyclability

Redress

Great power lies in the hands of designers, whose decisions can affect the recyclability of a garment. Watch this animated video to understand the factors within a fashion designer’s control, including materials selection, design and construction, and labelling.

 
 

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