Concluding remarks

Internationally there are large clothing brands, small fashion labels, and artisan makers developing products that are circular, environmentally conscious, and/or ethically made. Some of these are respected global brands, such as H&M, Patagonia, and Nike, while others are making a difference at a local and/or national level. Although these companies do raise awareness to sustainable fashion, there has been difficulty in “seeing” sustainable fashion as a truly international movement. Global Perspectives on Sustainable Fashion has tried to present a wide variety of narratives from researchers, designers, makers, and activists in different communities, countries, and continents. ey represent the many varied environmental, ethical, social, and economic aspects that have shaped the development of fashion for sustainability in different nations. Although each author has examined aspects of sustainable fashion in their own way, the dimensions of environmental and ethical production come to the fore, and alongside the apparel production critical to the livelihoods of individuals and to the economies of nations. Nevertheless, it is evident to us that many of our regional neighbors are being encouraged or motivated to reduce the impacts associated with fashion production and consumption—and this is a positive dimension that has been, perhaps, less acknowledged in the research community