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Stylish, sustainable and still within budget? We show you how

ByRiddhi Doshi
Feb 03, 2023 11:05 PM IST

There really is no option

There really is no option. The fashion industry – everything from designer lehengas and embellished gowns to printed PJs and you new favourite jeans – is now focusing on the sustainable. Organic fabric, natural dye, fair-trade materials, low-polluting processes, small-batch manufacturing. But sustainable shopping is often not-so-sustainable on the wallet. How does one do right by the Earth and by one’s budget?

Thrifting takes time, but it’s an eco-friendly option that’s worth the effort Shutterstock (Shutterstock)
Thrifting takes time, but it’s an eco-friendly option that’s worth the effort Shutterstock (Shutterstock)
Online thrifting in India is growing quickly, with pre-loved couture and pret labels (often with price tags intact) finding determined buyers (Shutterstock)
Online thrifting in India is growing quickly, with pre-loved couture and pret labels (often with price tags intact) finding determined buyers (Shutterstock)
Buy from factory outlets. It keeps manufacturing surplus from ending up in a landfill. (Shutterstock)
Buy from factory outlets. It keeps manufacturing surplus from ending up in a landfill. (Shutterstock)
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