The Butterfly Mark: an eco-criteria for luxury shoppers
Consumers’ changing priorities are forcing luxury brands to take stock of their impact, and display sustainable credentials. The Butterfly Mark is awarded by Positive Luxury to brands that meet sustainable and ethical criteria.
The effects of climate change won’t discriminate between genders, but research suggests that men may not be doing as much as women to limit their impact on the planet. What stops men from buying eco-friendly goods, and how can brands shift perceptions to ensure sustainability appeals to all?
Retailers’ sustainability initiatives show that shoppers don’t just want cheap, fast fashion – ethical and eco-savvy values are important too. But are visibly mended sweaters and ‘sneaker cleaning’ services just an updated version of the ‘It bag’, or are people ready to adopt low-impact lifestyles?
The UK has become the first nation to declare a ‘climate emergency’, but will raising an alarmist tone inspire action? Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Ezra Markowitz, a professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, to learn how different types of eco messaging influence people’s behaviours.
Fashion brand Brave GentleMan is on a mission to recalibrate sustainability in the menswear landscape, fusing eco-conscious design with a luxury approach to accessories and tailoring. But can it help to overcome sustainability’s gender problem?