Designer Vivienne Tam Slams 'Too Much Waste' in Fashion

The video discusses the transformative impact of fashion, highlighting both its accessibility and the downside of excessive waste. It reflects on personal experiences of creating unique clothing and the empowerment it brings. The need for sustainable practices in fashion is emphasized, with gradual progress being noted. Practical steps to minimize waste, such as precise fabric cutting, are shared. The video also addresses the challenges and responsibilities of designers in making sustainability a reality, cautioning against using sustainability as a mere marketing tool.

What is one of the main downsides of fashion's accessibility to the masses?

• More unique styles

• Lower costs

• Excessive waste

• Increased creativity

How is the fashion industry addressing sustainability?

• By ignoring environmental impacts

• By focusing solely on marketing

• By gradually adopting sustainable practices

• By increasing production

What is one method mentioned to minimize fabric waste?

• Cutting pieces to exact sizes

• Discarding leftover materials

• Printing more designs

• Using larger rolls of fabric

What concern is raised about the fashion industry's sustainability targets?

• They are too expensive

• They are not well-publicized

• They are not realistic

• They are too easy to achieve

What is the responsibility of designers in the context of sustainability?

• To ignore environmental issues

• To follow trends

• To focus on profit

• To drive real sustainability