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Making fashion more sustainable : the case of slow fashion and luxury fashion

Authors: Jussub, Khatija Imtiaz;

Making fashion more sustainable : the case of slow fashion and luxury fashion

Abstract

A indústria de moda é conhecida por ser uma das mais poluentes do mundo. A inconsciente exploração de recursos naturais por toda a cadeia de valor das empresas juntamente com os altos níveis de consumismo estão a produzir enormes questões ambientais e sociais. Este caso de estudo tem como objetivo analisar a forma como o mundo da moda está a responder a estas pressões e como conseguem conciliar a moda com a sustentabilidade. De modo a responder à pergunta sob questão, foi adotado um método qualitativo e uma análise a seis dos nove blocos do business model canvas. Foi realizada uma análise comparativa entre duas pequenas empresas Portuguesas que adotam estratégias sustentáveis. Uma das empresas esta posicionada no sector da moda de luxo e a outra no sector de slow fashion. Os resultados comprovam que todos os blocos do business model canvas têm que incorporar a sustentabilidade como uma estratégia principal de forma a existir uma implementação de sucesso. Outras estratégias passam por focar numa produção sustentável, através da seleção e utilização de materiais sustentáveis e da solidificação dos relacionamentos com fornecedores que compartilham a mesma visão que a marca. O mais importante é educar os consumidores acerca do consumo sustentável e ser transparente nos processos de produção.

The fashion industry is known to be one of the most wasteful industries in the world. The irresponsible over-exploitation of natural resources throughout the supply chain of companies and high consumerism levels are leading to huge environmental and social issues. This study aims to comprehend how fashion brands are responding to these pressures and how they can reconcile fashion with sustainability. To answer my research question, I draw on the business model canvas lens by analysing six of the nine components and adopted a qualitative approach. A multiple case study was conducted on two Portuguese small companies that have adopted sustainable practices. One is positioned in the luxury segment and the other in the slow fashion segment. Findings from the cases demonstrate that to reconcile fashion with sustainability all of the business canvas model blocks must incorporate sustainability as a main strategy and not as an adjacent strategy. Other strategies involve, focusing on sustainable production by selecting and using the right materials, solidifying a relationship with suppliers that share the same vision as the brand. Most importantly educate consumers on sustainable consumption and be as transparent as possible throughout all processes of manufacturing.

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Business model canvas, Fashion industry, Domínio/Área Científica::Ciências Sociais::Economia e Gestão, Sustainability, Slow fashion, Sustentabilidade, Moda de luxo, Luxury fashion, Indústria de moda

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