sustainability

Evolution vs Revolution

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Exposing the flaws of a broken system


Exposing the flaws of contemporary economic systems raises a crucial question: do we need evolution or revolution? The Italian economist Guido Maria Brera released an interview to a daily newspaper which provided another piece, a fundamental block, that perfectly completes the picture of a broken system.

“With globalization, the weaker classes gave in to the masochistic exchange of their rights for cheap goods. Fashion, household appliances, mobile phones became affordable and gave the illusion of well-being. In the meantime, homes, education and healthcare are becoming less accessible. The result is dramatic: rights, hardly won, bartered for goods.”
– Guido Maria Brera said.

In short, cheap goods have distorted the economy. But the issues aren’t confined to one industry only, they extend far beyond. In fact, the entire system is corrupted.

By the way, reflecting on Brera’s words, the need for a change stands out. However, we thought it was just a matter of evolving, considering evolution that natural process which is part of human beings’ growth. In other words, we believed we simply needed to move to the next level of improvements.

But a system that is collapsing, a system that is completely broken, perhaps doesn’t need to be revised. Mere revision or adjustments here and there, wouldn’t work. If we just put a patch on it, we will not find a good solution. Because of common sense, we are feeding dinosaurs that have lost their purpose. Most importantly, it’s impossible to find new ways if we follow old patterns. Once we understand this, the next step to take gets more clear. Now it is time to challenge what we take for granted.

And, to achieve this, we do not need evolution–we need a revolution.
Reset and reinvent everything from scratch: education – economy – work – fashion – lifestyle.
Everything!

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Who Has A Voice

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Exploring power dynamics in the fashion industry and the role of sustainability advocates


Who has a voice in the fashion industry? And who do you think has a say on sustainable matters in fashion?
One of the many problems with sustainable fashion is that those who have a voice in discussing the topic are exactly the same ones who created the toxic environment. Same faces, same brands, and same interests. That is the trick, unfortunately.

The dynamics behind those who have a voice


Brands’ owners set up a system based on massive overproduction, to be disposed of through inflated budgets to retailers. Off-price malls packed with discounted items. Plus, there was a parallel market to reach those retailers who wanted to buy certain brands but could not officially do so. As a result, all the maisons realised they could increase the budget to retailers, knowing that retailers, in turn, would resell through a parallel network, feeding that toxic system.
All the operators knew how it worked, but since they were making a lot of money, it was fine. No complaints! As it was acceptable to do the worst things in the name of god-money. Now that the industry collapsed, they’ve started questioning it.

So, the industry operated through mono brand retail, department stores, parallel market, off-price stores–creating an over-saturated market. But how many fashion items those enlightened CEOs and managers did believe people could buy? Is the fact that they are no longer making money as they did enough for us believe in their redemption? We could invite Hannibal Lecter to the table, but perhaps, serving only vegetables will not be enough to change his tastes in food.

Who has a voice and influence on the sustainability discussion are exactly those who created the problem.

Ultimately, if we believe we can search for the value of sustainability among the same old faces, listening to their voice, we are wrong.

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Sustainability Or Greenwashing?

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Unpacking the bubble of eco-friendly marketing


Sustainability as we know it today, is a bubble, an old-school marketing operation better defined by the name greenwashing.
The same marketers made us believe in the existence of 100% organic food products. The world is an open-air landfill, but we believe it is unspoiled. Or at least we can isolate lands, preventing any contamination. Trust in it!

If sustainability is about reducing waste, why do brands keep overproducing? If it’s about ethical labor, why do supply chains remain opaque? And if it’s about real change, why does the industry still run on overconsumption?

It’s as though we suddenly all woke up in a sustainable world, with green labels flourishing everywhere. But some questions are jumping into our heads.
Is the use of a few eco-friendly materials enough to define a brand sustainable?
Can fast-fashion brands call themselves sustainable?
And all the luxury brands that continue to produce enormous quantities of products?
Can they be sustainable? Really?

Sustainability isn’t a sticker or a marketing tagline—it’s a fundamental shift in mindset. Yet, the more brands claim to be sustainable, the more the industry stays the same.

And so, sustainability or greenwashing? Contradictions are strong.

We need a radical change, not fake messages.

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The Real Value

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Shifting perspectives: understanding quality over disposability


Sustainability must pass through a re-education on the real value of products, quality, materials and skills of those who carry out the work and bring them to life. It’s about understanding and respecting the craftsmanship, the workers and their rights. In fact, without this awareness, sustainability is just another empty promise.

These values are the opposite of a fashion system that has adopted fast food as a productive and consumption model. A system churning out disposable goods at an unsustainable pace, prioritising speed and profit over quality and ethics.

Since the explosion of fast fashion people have been conditioned to buy disposable clothes—pieces designed to be worn a few times and then discarded. Now, how can they truly understand garments that follow a completely different standard

Higher value means higher quality, carefully sourced materials, and skilled craftsmanship. But with that comes a higher price—one that reflects the real cost of ethical production, not just a marketing strategy.

Bridging this gap requires awareness. Understanding the true worth of what we wear starts with questioning our habits and the system that shaped them. So, shifting perspective to understanding quality over disposability is crucial.

Self-education can make a difference.

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