With scientists saying that human civilisation as we know it could end by 2050 due to climate change, many people are looking at ways they can help, such as altering food habits and cutting down on their use of plastic. Another way people are trying to protect the environment is by only purchasing sustainable fashion.
Whilst the fashion industry is not yet 100% environmentally friendly just yet with issues such as manufacturing fabric and transporting goods, there are some brands who are trying their best to be as sustainable as possible.
Although not many fashion brands are taking these step forwards to help our planet, such as fast fashion brands PrettyLittleThing and Boohoo, there are some who take pride in being as sustainable as possible.
Here are the top most sustainable places to get your clothing from in Manchester:
- Beaumont Organic
Beaumont Organic was founded by Hannah Beaumont-Laurencia in 2008 and the shop can found in Manchester’s Northern Quarter on 49 Hilton Street. The shop features a range of styles from classic to contemporary with the founder saying that “every product has its place on the shop floor”. What makes Beaumont Organic a sustainable fashion store is that the clothes are made from materials such as bamboo. Bamboo is a known environmentally friendly material to make clothing from as unlike other materials such as cotton, it requires no fertiliser as it self-regenerates from its own roots.
- 2. Cow Vintage
Cow vintage is a known ethical vintage and handmade clothing store with branches in Birmingham, Sheffield and Nottingham as well as being located on 61 Church Street in the Northern Quarter. Cow are known for their vintage pieces as well as rework pieces. Cow pride themselves on the fact that they are a sustainable brand as their rework pieces are made from outdated garments and salvaged fabrics. As well as making sure no fabric goes to waste, each store’s interior design is made from 90% recycled materials.
- 3. Afflecks Palace
Afflecks is a well known indoor market located in the Northern Quarter on 52 Church Street. Afflecks is known to promote environmentally friendly shopping via their multiple vintage and thrift stores. What makes thrift shopping so sustainable is that it is essentially recycling, purchasing vintage clothing helps the environment by reducing pollution and waste.
- 4, Manchester Craft and Design Centre
Manchester Craft and Design Centre is located on 17 Oak Street and is home to 19 shops which display the talents of the Manchester’s best designers and creators. What makes Manchester Craft and Design Centre one of the more sustainable ways to shop in the city is that locally owned businesses require less transportation which of course helps not contribute as much pollution as other fashion brands such as Topshop and Primark.
Sustainable and Ethical Fashion 