Stop buying new clothes; mend and alter what you have instead

Kalpana says when it comes to sustainability in fashion, individuals should buy less and when they do, buy mindfully. — Photos: YAP CHEE HONG/The Star

THE conversation surrounding fashion and sustainability can be a confusing one.

With the global population becoming more aware about the cost of fast fashion on human beings and the environment, giant clothing retailers have no choice but to get on the sustainability bandwagon to resonate with their consumers.