Because the way we dress can also be an act of activism, many eco-responsible fashion influencers are flourishing on Instagram. Committed girls, inspiring accounts and good ideas to steal! Quick, let's follow!
The fashion industry is by far one of the most polluting. But the "good news" is that there are many levers for action. Indeed, following the ecological awareness , many initiatives have emerged to limit the impact of fashion on the planet. We have seen many brands decide to better choose their raw materials, but also new gestures appear on the part of consumers.
Lacking ideas? Here are the Instagram accounts to follow to stock up on good eco-responsible ideas in the fashion sector.
Among the many responsible fashion influencer accounts, @ chamellow is considered a reference in clean fashion. This very fresh account combines looks to steal, clean brands to discover and photos… of art!
We also really like the account @elenasansh , an eco-bobo who loves ethical fashion and who shares her tips, her fashion selections, her favorite brands with us.
As for vintage fashion pros, we definitely follow @claravyctoria for her inspired looks, @odael_vintage for the super colorful pieces that this bargain hunter finds for us and@rosabohneur for all her offbeat ideas!
For official accounts, we recommend @ clearfashionapp to learn how to decipher the underside of our tops, and for bilinguals the account @ fash_rev , "fashion revolution", a whole program to become an expert on human rights and the moral obligations of the brands we buy.
Ideas for adopting Eco-responsible Fashion on a daily basis
Buying second-hand, sorting out your cupboards, checking the origin of the cotton… all of this is very good. But to go even further, here are 3 ideas to follow:
- To become an outstanding vintage buyer, Aurélie Vassy, @shine_a_lot_aurelievassy , author of "Les 1001 vies du vintage" (Éditions Kiwi) advises, among other things, learning how to buy at online auctions. Particularly on sites like drouotonline.com, interencheres.com or auction.fr. An original way to find THE piece that will make your friends salivate with envy without denying your principles or emptying your PEL account!
- To avoid parting with your outdated clothes, Mathilde Lepage, from @MakeMyClothesGreatAgain , and author of "Changeons de mode" (Éditions Eyrolles) encourages you to discover upcycling or the art of making new from old. From an old shirt, a skirt or a top... nothing goes to waste if you have a little imagination (and a pair of scissors!).
- To find your style in ethical fashion, Charlotte Msellati, personal shopper, shares her favorites on her insta account @charlottemsellati . In her book, "Du changement dans mon dressing" (Améthyste Éditions), the committed fashionista gives advice on how to dress consciously. To follow in particular, her personal theory: opt for minimalism in your wardrobe. One item of clothing, several options. To know whether or not you should keep a piece, it's simple: you must manage to wear it ten times a year... otherwise it has no place in your wardrobe.
- Against the grain of fast fashion, Anne Montecer from the account @anne_dressingideal , gives in her book "Le dressing idéal" (Éditions Leduc) her tips for finding the right pieces according to the seasons and gives many ideas for creating "powerful" outfits. Outfits, in clean materials of course, in which we feel simply invincible and completely outside the dictates of fashion!
- Finally, an original idea to hide stains on baby diapers and especially on all cotton t-shirts imagined by Aline Gubri of @consommonssainement and author of "La récup' facile" (Éditions Leduc): dyeing. But especially not with chemical dyes, hyper-polluting and so feared by the planet. Aline Gubri had the good idea of naturally dyeing fabrics with peelings (yellow or red onion skin, beetroot or carrot tops) and white vinegar. The idea is to recover the natural pigments of fruits and vegetables! A practical and eco-friendly initiative.
