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Top 7 Fashion Trends of the Future

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We are riding the waves of sustainability. Brands and businesses are being pushed onto the edges by protesters. Demanding a better future. A future in which the forests are greener, rivers are flowing with water, natural habitats are preserved, farming is ethical and workers are paid fairly.

We have seen some bold and ambitious goals declared by brands in recent years to tackle this issue. They have promised to cut carbon emissions, increase pay for workers, source resources in an ethical way and conduct a sustainable business.

In this article, we will look at the fashion trends that will become more prevalent in future society.

 

Top 7 Fashion Trends of the Future

  1. Lab-made fashion trends

lab grown fibers

We are aware of the fact that most natural fibers used in the manufacturing of our garments contain some level of toxic content. Many of our garment items would have been the result of high electricity usage, water pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and chemical-ridden dyes that end up being dumped into rivers.

For the cultivation of natural fibers like cotton, it is reported that pesticides and insecticides are heavily used. Water requirement is also intense. Whereas, synthetic fibers hold similar issues plus toxic chemicals involved in the production process.

Lab-made fashion is potentially the fabric of tomorrow. They will be bio-engineered using living bacteria, algae, yeast, animal cells, or fungi. Disposal of such fabrics won’t harm nature as they will be broken down into nontoxic substances. This will be a revolutionary product that will help us reduce waste and pollution.

“Besides being biodegradable, another major benefit is that many of the organisms involved can be grown to fit molds-producing the precise amount of textile needed to create an article of clothing without generating excess material to discard.” – Schiros, Assistant Professor, Fashion Institute of Technology

Schiros developed fibers from algae that are naturally fire-resistant. She believes that algae-based fabrics are the future.

 

  1. Cruelty-free fashion

Did you know that around 4 million animals are harmed each year to produce some of the favorite pieces of clothing? Yes, what we are doing to the poor creatures is torture. Many brands like Victoria fashion and Gucci have declared that they stopped making garments that are sourced from animals.

Cruelty-free fashion simply means items that do not use animal-based materials. But we have noted that cruelty-free means also not toxic synthetic material. Both are harmful and not sustainable.

Consumers are becoming highly conscious about the material used for making their clothes. It was because of the great awareness campaigns launched by animal welfare associations and due to increased customer demand.

What are the things to avoid using:

  • Feathers: Feathers are collected from live birds. They have torn out while the bird is alive and once they grow back, it is again torn until it dies.
  • Furs: Collecting furs results in the death of millions of animals like foxes, minks, rabbits, and dogs
  • Silk: The worms are boiled in order to extract the silk material
  • Leather: Leather can be considered waste material as it is taken from dead animals. Mostly sourced from the food industry. Still, it is similar to that of furs. Animals are killed in the process.
  • Wool: Wool is taken from farm animals. Although it is a comparatively less toxic technique, it is still considered cruelty to an animal.

Which are the certifications that guarantee that the products are cruelty-free?

  • PETA
  • Animal Free
  • VeganOK
  • FurFree

 

  1. Custom made fashion

In order to reach a sustainable living, consumers have to decide on buying fewer items. But without compromising on the quality. Most of the time, fast fashion and retail fashion stores provide items that have low quality. It fades or becomes grey faster and you lose interest to wear them again.

Meanwhile, custom-made clothes last longer and provide a fresh look for longer periods of time. We have acknowledged the fact that custom tailoring is comparatively expensive, but people are willing to pay the price.

What are the benefits of custom-made fashion?

  • Choose desired fabric: Many times we wish for a certain piece of garment to come in a different color or composition. In custom-made garments, the consumer has the freedom to select the fabric. Which gives higher satisfaction to them.
  • Make designs that suit you: Steve Jobs was famous for wearing black turtle necks and blue denim jeans. The black turtle necks were designed by a Japanese designer. Everyone associates him with his choice of style. Likewise, each individual has their own choice of style. Mass-produced clothes limit the consumer from expressing him completely. But custom-made clothes do.
  • Quality item: One can source high-quality fabrics for making an item rather than buying readymade garments made from cheap fabrics.
  • Gets the best fit: Custom-made means, custom fit. Depending on your body type, you get the best-fitted item. The necks, sleeves, and lengths are perfect in this case.
  • Personal touch: One can always add that personal touch to the custom garment.

More people are opting for custom-made garments and it will continue to increase in the future.

 

  1. Upcycled fashion

Upcycled clothes are those types of clothes that are made from old clothes. Old clothes are collected, cut, and sewn into new clothes by adding more value to them. Upcycling means giving new life to old clothes. And the demand for upcycled clothes is increasing.

This is an effective way to minimize the impact of fashion on the environment as this process does not add much to the existing materials. It just reuses them, continuing the life and cycle of a garment.

“Reuse (discarded objects or materials) in such a way as to create a product of higher quality or value than the original” – Oxford Dictionary

What are the benefits of upcycling clothes?

  • No need for new resources
  • New garments are not manufactured
  • Save electricity
  • Do not pollute water
  • Labor is less
  • Cost-effective
  • No pollution when compared to fresh clothes.

Certainly, we can see the benefits of upcycled clothes. In the coming years, people would be more inclined towards buying such items.

 

  1. Vegan fashion trends

Yes, people are going vegan on their clothes as well. As a part of conscious living, people are ditching meat along with their desire to wear products that are made from animals. Vegan fashion is similar to cruelty-free products. Both do not promote fashion items made from animals.

Vegan clothing became popular in the year 2020. With greater awareness of the effects of climate change, more people are willing to do their part in reducing their carbon footprint. Besides it matches their way of thinking and lifestyle.

In vegan fashion:

  • Animal leather is replaced by fruit leathers
  • Silk with plant silk
  • Synthetic fleece
  • Faux fur instead of wool

It is reported that more than 250000 men and women from the US alone are demanding vegan fashion to be available around them. In the UK, these numbers are around 600,000. On average, a ‘vegan’ labeled product sells 37% more than a normal labeled item. The sales of vegan products are increasing year over year. In the future, we can see more people choosing vegan fashion.

 

  1. Recycled fashion

We often hear our parents saying that the latest fashion is just a reintroduction of vintage clothes. It is true. Fashion and styles are often promoted in cycles. Now clothes will also undergo reintroduction through a recycling process.

Recycling is a process in which old clothes are collected and processed in order to extract resources and make new items. It is a great technique to decrease the number of items from ending up in the waste fills. It is reported that more than 60% of the garments end up in landfills after a single use.

But today, brands like H&M and Adidas are embracing the recycling process and rewarding their customers for choosing to recycle their garments. More people are inclined towards buying these recycled items.

Read about recycled cotton & climate crisis

 

  1. Pre-owned garments trends

Can you believe that the worldwide pre-owned fashion market is estimated to be more than $40 billion? The pre-owned market is highly sought after by consumers around the world.

What’s behind this craze?

Consumers are aware of the fact that most clothes are a worn couple of items. Some occasional items like bridal wear and suits are also highly in demand in such markets. Buyers can save a lot of money at the same time reducing the impact they have on the earth. The pre-owned market is expected to grow 15% to 20% annually in the next five years.

 

These are some of the fashion trends that we will see growth in the coming future. What is your opinion on this subject? Would you like to add to the list?

 

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