The fashion industry has faced criticism for decades due to its environmental and social impacts. As a sustainable brand, we recognize the importance of awareness and constant education. If you are interested in a deeper understanding of the world of sustainable fashion and fast fashion, we have compiled a list of must-read books that have shaped and inspired us on our journey in the field of sustainable fashion.

Books on sustainable fashion and fast fashion:

Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion - Elizabeth L. Cline

Elizabeth Cline seeks to uncover the true nature of fast fashion, tracing the rise of cheap clothing chains, the demise of mid-market and independent retailers, and the roots of our obsession with discounts. The author travels to factories where cheap fashion is produced in China, tracks the fashion industry’s scramble for even lower costs in Bangladesh, and addresses the impact (both domestic and abroad) of the drastic increase in U.S. imports. She also examines where the mass of our clothing waste ends up after we throw it away.

Rise & Resist: How to Change the World - Clare Press

In her book, Clare Press goes on a "world tour" and describes the various kinds of activism that are starting to spread, promoting the idea of a more sustainable future—from Fashion Revolution and zero waste to The Minimalists.

To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick-and How We Can Fight Back - Alden Wicker

Alden Wicker, founder of EcoCult, reveals in her new book why synthetic fashion and dyes made from fossil fuels are so deeply linked to the rise of autoimmune diseases, infertility, asthma, eczema, and more.

Consumed: On Colonialism, Climate Change, Consumerism, and the Need for Collective Change - Aja Barber

In the first part of the book, Aja Barber focuses primarily on the history of the fashion industry and the influence of racism and slavery on its current form. In the second part, she confronts the reader with the overconsumption of clothing and offers advice on how to change our habits.

The Conscious Closet: The Revolutionary Guide to Looking Good While Doing Good - Elizabeth L. Cline

As a follow-up to Overdressed, Cline offers a practical guide to responsible fashion choices. It is a manual for those who want to align their wardrobe with sustainable values.

Fashionopolis: The Price of Fast Fashion and the Future of Clothes - Dana Thomas

Acclaimed journalist Dana Thomas examines the history of the fashion industry, its development, and the environmental and ethical costs of current practices. She provides a comprehensive look at how the industry functions and what a sustainable future could look like.

Worn: A People's History of Clothing - Sofi Thanhauser

An expansive and riveting history of clothes and the things they are made of—a unique look at how we have produced what we wear, and how our garments have transformed our society, our planet, and our lives.

Život na míru (Life Made to Measure) - Marek Rabij

A reportage by a Polish journalist who sets out for Bangladesh shortly after the collapse of the Rana Plaza garment factory. A book about overtime, child labor, long shifts, and factories in crumbling buildings: all of this is the price of European fashion.

Unraveled: The Life and Death of a Garment - Maxine Bedat

Unraveled is not just the story of one pair of pants, but also the story of our global economy and our role in it. Unraveled urges us to use our relationship with our jeans—and everything we wear—to reclaim our main role as citizens and reshape a society that respects one another and preserves the planet for future generations.

To Die For: Is Fashion Wearing Out the World? - Lucy Siegle

Siegle presents a critical analysis of the fashion supply chain, from cotton farming to garment disposal. It is a sobering look at the social and environmental consequences of fashion and offers a path toward a more sustainable future.