It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

Tom Fiddian

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7 September 2023

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The fashion industry is a very significant part of the UK economy, contributing £29 billion to the UK gross domestic product. However, it is estimated that the consumption of new clothes in the UK is higher than any other European country.

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