27 Sustainable Fashion Quotes to Inspire a Slow Wardrobe
This post is all about Sustainable Fashion Quotes.
When I started my sustainable fashion journey, I always looked for inspiration through books, documentaries and sustainable fashion quotes. I then found the whole world of online sustainable fashion influencers who I still follow to this day.
So, if you are looking for inspiration to slow down your wardrobe, these ethical fashion quotes are the perfect thing to help.
27 Sustainable Fashion Quotes to Inspire a Slow Wardrobe
Here are some of my favourite quotes and the ones that give me the most inspiration to slow down my wardrobe:
- “Buy less, choose well, make it last.” – Vivienne Westwood
I love this quote as it emphasises the importance of mindful consumption which aligns with the principles of sustainable fashion.
2. “Fast fashion isn’t free. Someone, somewhere is paying.” – Lucy Siegle
This quote is so important and highlights the often hidden costs of cheap consumer products, especially for garment workers.
3. “Fashion can be incredibly wasteful and damaging to the environment, but it doesn’t have to be. We can all make a difference by choosing to support companies that are committed to sustainable practices.” – Stella McCartney
4. “Fast fashion is like fast food. After the sugar rush, it just leaves a bad taste in your mouth.” – Livia Firth
5. “As consumers, we have so much power to change the world by just being careful in what we buy.” – Emma Watson
6. “Care for your clothes like the good friends they are.” – Joan Crawford
7. “We don’t need a few people doing zero waste perfectly; we need millions of people doing it imperfectly.” – Anne-Marie Bonneau
8. “The best things in life are free. The second best are very expensive.” – Coco Chanel
Though not directly about sustainable fashion, this quote can be related to the value of investing in quality pieces over cheap clothing.
9. “There is no beauty in the finest cloth if it makes hunger and unhappiness.” – Mahatma Gandhi
This powerful quote underscores the human cost of the fashion industry.
10. “The difference between style and fashion is quality.” – Giorgio Armani
11. “Every time you spend money, you’re casting a vote for the kind of world you want.” – Anne Lappé
12. “Sustainable fashion is not a trend but the future.” – Antonia Böhlke
I like how this quote highlights the enduring importance of sustainable design!! If there is anything to learn here this is it.
27 Sustainable Fashion Quotes to Inspire a Slow Wardrobe
13. “Fashion is not just about creating beautiful clothes, it’s about creating a better world.” -Orsola de Castro
14. “Waste isn’t waste until we waste it” – Will I Am
15. “Clothes aren’t going to change the world. The women who wear them will.” – Anne Klein
I interpreted this to mean that the driving force for positive change lies with empowered consumers, us!
16. “The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” – Robert Swan
This quote emphasises the importance of individual responsibility and the collective impact of small changes. We can make a difference!
17. “The most sustainable garment is the one already in your wardrobe.” – Orsola de Castro
18. “I’m for style. Fashions change too quickly.” – Coco Chanel
19. “We need a fashion revolution. We need to change the industry to one that values people, the environment, creativity, and profit in equal measure.” – Carry Somers (Co-founder of Fashion Revolution)
20. “Only buy clothes that you plan to keep forever. It’s important to see trends for what they are: a game.” – Carine Roitfeld
21. “You really need to have an emotional bond with your clothes; you need to love your clothes.” – Christina Dean
22. “A piece of clothing should be like a work of art.” – Rosita Missoni
23. “Wear clothes that matter.” – Solitaire Townsend
24. “The most sustainable garment is the one already in your wardrobe.” – Orsola De Castro
25. “Fashion should be sustainable without having to tout its sustainability.” – Yoshiyuki Minami
26. “Whenever you face the decision of buying a new dress, first ask yourself if you really need it and imagine that the item will stay for you for a long time.“ – Michelle Yeoh
27. “Fashion can be a universal player in protecting the earth.” – Pharrell Williams
I hope these quotes inspire you to start your own slow fashion journey!
