Sustainability might've slipped out of the headlines but here's who has actually made progress in the spring 2022 shows.
, a leather alternative grown from mycelium. McCartney is speaking at COP26 in Glasgow next month to address fashion’s impact and, importantly, the need to engage with governments to regulate and support the industry’s efforts.show was a highlight, too, set on the Seine with a reduced lineup and a new Chloé Craft capsule dedicated to entirely-handmade garments.
Both shows were a success, but I’d be curious to see how their “media impact value” measured up to the bigger, flashier events on the calendar. It could be that McCartney and Hearst’s thoughtful meditations on the planet’s future found a smaller audience, albeit one that was probably more engaged. At Chloé, Gabriela Hearst trimmed dresses with metal “talismans” sourced from deadstock jewelry suppliesEven if Fashion Week isn’t the ideal medium for talking about climate change—how could it be if the demands for sales conversions and page views and spectacles continue to rise?—its visibility and influence on culture is unmatched. I just don’t think we have the luxury of choosing between a viral show and a meaningful one anymore.
The month is over, so let’s celebrate that we did it: We had a real, full-on, IRL fashion season after 18 months at home. We’re still feeling the joy of getting back together and experiencing beauty, creativity, and new ideas. Now, it’s time for last year’s words to become action and for fashion to step into its power to change culture for the better.
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