Measuring the Sustainable Fashion Retail Sector

Arguments in favour of sustainable fashion have been aired for some time, but how far are they prompting the industry to change its practices? Anecdotally, changes seem to be afoot in various businesses but extrapolating from that to gauge the wider picture is difficult.

For a start, the definition of what is ‘sustainable’ (and/or ‘ethical’) fashion varies. Depending on which source is consulted, the terms can encompass a slew of environmental and social issues – from cutting waste, chemicals …