People Are Talking About: Ethical Fashion -- Is Green the New Black?

Fashion, by its very nature, is about built-in obsolescence. It's about waste." --Tamsin Blanchard
Once in a while, a great book comes along that intelligently critiques the business of fashion while entertaining and educating us as fashion consumers. Last year, it was Dana Thomas' Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Luster that got industry insiders and shoppers buzzing, and this year I think it will be Green is the New Black by Tamsin Blanchard that will make an impact. Blanchard, a style director in London, considers how to best reconcile our love of fashion goods and our socio-ecological conscience, analyzing issues such as organic textiles and second-hand shopping. Without being judgmental or preachy, Green is the New Black offers tangible solutions that can help green up your daily style routine