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Whether in bridal or
otherwise, sustainability has definitely made its rounds in the recent decades.
With the exponential population increase and corresponding depletion of natural
resources, the earth isn’t going to last much longer without conscious
intervention.
By now, almost all
industries are expected to change their practices to endeavour to tick the
boxes of its green checklist. For the uninformed, sustainability and
environmentalism as a whole can be an overwhelming concept with several
intimidating definitions and approaches. Hence, it’s often up to the brand and
consumer to consider and define what these big terms truly mean to them.
For brides-to-be, perhaps
being sustainable might mean incorporating environmentally-conscious practices.
One possible practice would be to engage in sustainable fashion during your big day! If you’re not quite sure
where to start, we’re here to give you a quick rundown.
The Importance of Sustainable Fashion
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The environmental
sustainability movement has become more and more prevalent with each passing
day as a climate emergency looms dreadfully over our futures. Thus, it’s become
more important to keep abreast of ongoing environmental concerns in the world,
and feasible ways to mitigate their drastic effects.
Eco-friendly practices
cover every sector in life — from the food you eat, the clothes you wear, down
to the trash you produce. When it comes to fashion, sustainability 101 states
that buying into the concept of slow
fashion is pertinent.
Apart from limiting your carbon footprint to
prolong the Earth’s lifespan for the planet’s and future generation’s sake, it
also bears a humanitarian value.
Wedding Day Fashion
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Fortunately, more designers
and consumers have decided to make a change and are advocating for slow
fashion. There are a number of bridal shops that employ sustainable
fabrics to complete an entire bridal look. These bridal shops also offer bridal
gown rental, which significantly cuts down the carbon footprint that would’ve
otherwise been produced when making an entirely
new gown.
Transitional bridalwear has also become popular
amongst the masses, with brides choosing pieces that can be worn even after the big ceremony.
However if you wish to
practise sustainable wedding day fashion, ensure to plan your gown for beyond
the celebration. For instance, keep in mind where the gown will go after your
big day; whether it’ll be repurposed or left in the wardrobe to collect dust.
Making Sustainable Bridal Fashion Choices
Now that you know the
basics, it’s time to get to the nitty-gritty and figure out how to choose a sustainable bridal shop
and gown. There are two initial steps that
are worth taking note of.
The first one being the label. Have a look at the dress’s label
and see whether it is stamped with a mark from ethical certification groups.
Some of these groups include FAIRTRADE Cotton Program and Global Organic
Textile Standard (GOTS).
The second step is a tad
more challenging, which is to avoid
synthetic fabrics, fur and leather. Nowadays, most fabrics have some form
of polyester or nylon in them, making it harder to gain access to clean fabrics
and materials. If you can’t find one that 100% utilises clean fabric, give
yourself leeway and insert a practical percentage instead of committing
entirely.
For instance, choosing a
gown that is made up of 80% clean fabric, and 20% synthetic ones is still
better than nothing.
Wedding Sustainability is the Future
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Finding the wedding dress
of your dreams — both in terms of aesthetics and sustainability — is no doubt a
challenge. Nobody said that looking your best whilst preserving the Earth is
easy. However, it’s not impossible either.
For the more ambitious
brides out there, you can even consider opting for a more sustainable wedding
overall with our additional tips here and here.
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Otherwise, for help in any
other wedding gown or simply wedding-related matters, Blissful Brides can help! Simply head down to our Blissful Bride Concierge for
complimentary help! Fill in this form and we’ll help you get the ball rolling.
