'Stella McCartney hosted a sustainability roundtable in advance of her Spring 2020 show. Amber Valletta, the veteran model and McCartney’s friend, said something that sticks in the mind: “We are perpetuating buying, using, and throwing away.” Valletta was talking about the collective fawning we do over celebrities in one-off looks, but it applies beyond the red carpet to all aspects of the fashion business. A perfect storm formed by the U.N.’s reports, global warming-related natural disasters, and young Greta Thunberg’s activation of an entire generation has woken us up to our role in an impending climate catastrophe. Now high fashion is in the midst of an existential crisis. What should we create when we need to stop consuming so much? Should we keep making new things at all? Experts like the environmental scientist Vaclav Smil warn that continuous material growth is impossible; eventually, Mother Earth will throw up her hands and yell: “Stop!” Spring 2020, according to her press notes, is her most sustainably made collection yet, with more than 75 percent of materials being eco-friendly. Many of the pieces were constructed using the circle, a symbol not just of the earth but also of the feminine. This was most apparent on a black-and-white–striped top whose stripes clashed directions, but it was also noticeable on a skirt made from two circles of fabric stitched together, producing a curved waistline, and on blouses with scalloped sleeves that created a capelike shape. The technique gave the clothes their relaxed, sensuous silhouettes, which is as much a brand signature as the minimal power suits. Those McCartney showed mismatched—a camel blazer with kelly green culottes—to keep the mood playful. As serious as her environmental messaging has become, the designer’s aesthetic has always been about optimism and uplift. For more Fashion, Beauty, Culture and Lifestyle content: Website: thekolsocial.com App: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/kol-social-magazine/id1563784741 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekolsocial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekolsocial/ #TheKolSocial #TheKolMagazine #Fashion #SpringSummer #StellaMcCartney'
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