NO.1 THE FUTURE IS NOW ISSUE SUMMER 2017
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CONTRIBUTORS Meghan West
Photographer Instagram: Meghan_elizaabeth www.thestarvingphotographer.com
Yong Chen
Photographer www.yongchenart.com/
Emma Holzer
Photographer Instagram: Emma_holzer www.emme-k-holzer-photographer.com
Laura Mae Beckerdite
Photographer Instagram: lalalauranae_ www.laurabeckerdite.com
Jim Pan
Photographer Instagram: Jimpan0926
Taylor Brianna Jackson
Make up artist Instagram: Tylorbriannajackson
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C-4 the future is now issue Looking forward has been a growing theme in this generation. The future has been becoming a closer concept. We are becoming an instantaneous generation. The internet and technology have made almost anything you can imagine instant. Everything is literally at the end of your fingertips. Anything you could possibly want to know can be Googled in an instant. Someone across the world can be contacted by a simple text. You could get a date with just a simple swipe to the right. Reading, listening to music, researching, dating, etc all have been impacted by this instantaneous. This instantaneous state of mind is bringing the future to the present. This also impacts how we see the younger generations. These people are our future and they are doing things now. Young musicians are breaking into the industry in different ways. Local bands don’t have to wait to be discovered to publish a record. Now, bands like Embering are able to record their own music. They are able to publish their album on websites like Itunes and Spotify without any help from a record company. This changes the experience of local bands. They are able to have fans that know their songs without ever seeing them live. Embering has been able to build themselves a fan base without relying on a record deal and a PR team. Upcoming artists learning how to make their designs their own. Eliza Hunter studies Fibers but is creating her own childrenswear. She has learned the harms of dyeing material in synthetic color is the most prevalent artificial material used today. Because of this information, she had decided to dye all of her materials naturally. This is the first step of making her garments more sustainable. Sustainability is making more of an appearance in this generation. Consumers are becoming more aware of how their clothes are made. They are paying more attention to what companies are doing. These consumers are taking stands for sustainability and worker’s rights. The way we experience art has become more futuristic. Art has become more experiential. Art isn’t just something you can look at and appreciate. You can now walk in it and experience it. The experience is the art. The “Chroma” exhibit by Carlos Cruz-Diez is a light room that you walk into and experience. You become the art. The future is coming quicker and quicker. Looking at these people, ideas, and movements, the future looks bright. The present represents that light because our future is now.
ANASTASIA TUCKER, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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ZHEN LIN FASHION DESIGNER TEXT PAN WANG
C-4 is spotlighting the rising star from Savannah College of Art and Design based in Georgia. Zhen Lin is originally from Fujian, China. He moved with his family to Philadelphia the age of 16. Zhen was trained in fine art in college, after graduating he brought his talent to a top fashion school in the US, SCAD. Today, he is preparing his senior collection for the SCAD’s Fashion Show for 2017. His Chinese rooted style makes his work stands out; giving the garment a mysterious mix of traditional and modern.
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INTERVIEW How did you get into Fashion Design? (Did it start at an early age?)
I have been interested in fashion since I was a kid, then I got a chance to learn about fashion in SCAD.
How is SCAD? Is it a challenge to you since you are in a foreign country?
SCAD is a great school. It allows talented people to work together and exchange their ideas. And I don't feel it is a challenge to me because I have been living in the US for many years already. I think the cultures differences actually help me to develop more new ideas.
What fashion means to you?
To me, fashion help me to think and express my ideas.
What inspires your designs?
My inspiration is usually coming from the beautiful natural element.
What are some of your favorite designs that you’ve done?
I will say my favorite designs are going to be in the collection I am currently working on. It is my senior collection in SCAD.
What is the collection about?
The collection is incorporating the traditional Chinese ink painting with geometric element and contemporary minimalist art.
The dresses are gorgeous. Did you dye the dress by yourself?
Yes. My collection is trying to mimic the movement of Chinese Ink art. Every ink art is unique, and I want to show the uniqueness of ink art in my dress.
Which designer inspired you the most? Donna Karan and Phillip Lim.
What will you see yourself in ten years later? I am going to have my own studio and my own brand.
What kind of impact do you want to make in fashion?
I want to be the person who can inspire the industry. I want to lead the trend. You are ambitious. Yes I am.
What is the future of fashion world to you?
I will say…… The fashion world will be more sustainable. I know the industry has become the second biggest pollution industry now, and customers have notices that…. I believe in the near future, fashion world will be changed and leading a new eco movement, maybe using less polyester or less jeans… But a change is inevitable.
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NEW GRUNGE ON THE BLOCK
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Eliza Hunter for Fibers TEXT ANASTASIA TUCKER
Eliza Hunter is currently in her last weeks of being an undergrad student. Within the past four years, she has switched her major from writing to fiber, started her own clothing line, switched to dyeing her garments naturally, and has traveled the country selling her garments at craft shows. I was able to sit down with her and have a little peak into her life and work. How did you get started in fibers? “I originally started at SCAD as a writing major, but switched to fibers after a suggestion from a professor. My grandmother was a quilter and fibers artist, and my mom sews. Their influence has played a huge part in my career with fibers. I’m a third generation sewer; it’s in my blood.” What inspired you to start dyeing naturally? “It’s a little known fact that synthetic color is the most prevalent artificial material used today. When I learned that, I was shocked. As an artist, I feel responsible for bringing products into the world that won’t harm it or have negative repercussions. Natural dyes are safe and colorfast.” What is the dyeing process for your garments? “I dye quilts, knits, garments, leather, and anything I can get my hands on! Immersion dyeing involves ridding my material-to-be-dyed of chemicals, boiling my dye stuff (like vegetable skins or tree roots) to extract color, then submerging my material into that liquid. After an hour or so, the material is ready to be rinsed, removed, and dried. Sometimes I’ll use natural and safe chemicals to alter the color. Another natural dye process I love is eco bundling, which gives a really beautiful and organic dye pattern on fabric. It involves vinegar, fabric, and dye stuff. I typically gather plants from around Savannah and just see what kind of color they’ll yield. I just finished a fashion collaboration using eco bundling and immersion dyeing, which I’m quite excited about. And a friend just asked me to eco bundle fabric using flowers from her upcoming wedding. She’ll turn that fabric into something, perhaps a garment. It’s going to be a beautiful way for her to enjoy the beauty of those flowers and her wedding day for a long time.” What inspired you to start Juniper Kids? “About a year ago I was making garments for women. While I love making and wearing clothing, it felt too . I started making products for children, and it just felt right. What I love about my products is that they are never purchased by a person for their own use. Everything I make will be gifted to and received by a child.” Where do you see Juniper Kids in the future? “I’d love to see Juniper continue to grow. Once I’ve finished undergrad, I’m expecting life to slow down, which will allow me time to grow the brand and bring my work to stores locally and regionally. If I can find a way to do something I love, bring others joy in the process, and make a living from it, that’s really all I could hope for.” What is it like traveling around the country selling your work? “Travelling with my work allows me to reach people in lots of new and exciting places. I love the opportunity to bring my work to the public and tell them about my mission and process. At times, it’s challenging - getting ready for a show is a lot of work. It’s fun to see people get excited about my products. Perhaps one of my products transports them back to their own childhood, or makes them think of an important little kid in their life…”
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Do you see yourself expanding into womenswear or menswear? Why or Why not? “Womenswear is something I always come back to. Lately, I’ve been creating a capsule collection designed with the idea that a woman could own only the eight items in the collection and only those items. I’m captivated by minimalism and the practice of owning only what is necessary to both survive and thrive. If I continue with womenswear, it would most likely be with the agenda of promoting simplicity and minimalism. I’m unsure whether my career in fibers will take me down this path…” How do you think sustainability will change the fibers industry? “There has been a lot of push lately for the slow movement, which is an invitation to downshift and connect with our surroundings. When applied to products, the slow movement is asking us to consider where our goods come from and how they’re made. Sweatshops and factories allow retailers to make a quick buck at the expense of human lives and the health of our planet. The more people become aware of this, the more likely they are to make better choices about the products they purchase. For me, I watched the documentary ‘The True Cost’, and I haven’t stepped foot in an H&M or Forever 21 since. It also inspired me to start creating products using repurposed materials in an attempt to minimize material waste.” 54 C-4
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“Body Positivity to me is one being happy with who they are. Self-love is so important… a person should always appreciate everything they have, and be proud of themselves. Everyone is beautiful, we should also try and help others feel happy about who they are.” PAULINA RAMIREZ
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BODY POSITIVITY TEXT SAM SMAGALA
According to Dove’s Global Beauty and Confidence Report, 85% of women reported having low self-esteem when asked about body confidence. With reality TV and social media becoming such a big part of today’s culture you start to wonder if this new way of life is helping or hurting the way we view ourselves. A high 69% of men also reported having body confidence issues even though body image is usually considered a predominantly female problem. T h e te r m B o d y P o s i t i v i t y m e a n s something different to everyone. Whether it's being comfortable in your own skin or learning to love the body you were born with, having a positive outlook on what you see when you look in the mirror can be a real game changer for your confidence. In a study done by psychologists for Time Magazine, they discovered “robust cross-cultural evidence linking social media use to body image concerns, dieting, body surveillance, a drive for thinness and self-objectification in adolescents.” It's all easier said than done. We are constantly surrounded by negative media telling us that we’re not good enough. When you are always being told you need to change it's hard not to start believing it yourself. So we go and alter the way we look to fit everyone’s “perfect beauty” so people will like us. Learning how to self-love is hard for just about everyone. It’s not going to happen overnight, but if you surround yourself with individuals who support you and want to take the journey alongside you it could end up being easier than you anticipate. “Body positivity is about acceptance of all body types. Celebrate diversity rather than passing judgment and others will follow suit” said proud2beme.org. The future is a place of hope for body confidence. Learning to love the body you are in isn’t an easy path for some. But the light at the end can only be a bright one or in this case one that sparkles. When we asked 6 people of all different shapes and sizes to tell us what Body Positivity means to them each one had their own individual interpretation of this big question. Next we just added a bit of glitter to the confident glow these individuals already possessed and the rest speaks for itself.
“Body Positivity…means not caring what others think…the best thing about it is that you gain perspective on your own body and challenge your beautiful personality to accept your external beauty unapologetically.” AUSTIN DAVIS
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“Image and belief are powerful, our eyes take in the beautiful creations surrounding us. We should be so prideful in our miracle of being alive. Celebrate the body and be proud of how beautiful we all are.”MARYJO PARSLEY 58 C-4
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“What Body Positivity means to me? It’s about beauty of your body and (knowing) its value, attitude, (and) soul in it, no matter what size or form you are.”KENNY LIM
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“For me, Body Positivity means you feel comfortable in your skin, that you love your body as it is regardless of current trends. It’s easy to spot a person like this. Every fiber of their being conveys positivity even beyond the physical, it’s also a state of mind.”DAVID AGULERA C-4 61
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“Body Positivity is a movement to make sure everyone feels comfortable and confident in their own body. This is especially difficult in our society where a small amount (of) body shapes are praised while the majority are shunned and ridiculed…all people should feel comfortable and happy in the body they have, instead of being ashamed and embarrassed by the way their bodies look naturally.” Julia Seeley
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CHROMA
TEXT ASHLEY HAMILTON
Color theory and aesthetics are two things Carlos Diez-Cruz gets down with. “Chroma” the exhibit by Cruz-Diez is one of SCAD Museum of Art’s latest exhibitions that take you on a color theory trip through museum spaces and public spaces, Cruz’s work challenges the transformative possibilities that color has. The exhibit features 2 rooms of color illusions, one room with framed color theories and primary colored plexi glass roof hangings. “We have made color a certainty over the centuries, but it isn’t,” Color is just a circumstance created instantaneously before our eyes.” Cruz-Diaz explained. SCAD deFINE ART honoree exhibit shows color theories that have been refined by Carlos for over 7 years. The exhibit is an example of experimental art that is influencing the future of art. The concept of art being tangible and unstable are themes within these works. Cruz created key terms to describe his color theories, names like “Couleur Additive”, “Physichromie” and “Chromasaturation” are same names he called his theories. Chromasaturation, the name of the piece that inspired the shoot the most, is incased in a white shipping container outside, in the dead of summer in the museums sunny quart yard, the heat was worth stepping in the kitchen. The case holds three separate areas within, all containing bright and saturated colors. Colors were positioned in a way where it hit corners and specific parts of the wall causing the colors to mix and make other colors. Each section was a different color experience. One thing Cruz harps on is staying curious with your work in order for it to evolve. He learned a lot about color from other theorists and from there made his own color theory. His curiosity pushed him to make his own concepts of color and to question others. His mind set strives towards thinking of making art in a forward thinking way. Color in fashion in opinion has faded out within the last 5 years but as of recently saturated colors are making their way back into the everyday wardrobe. Statement pieces in bright-saturated colors are a trend for FW18/19 + monochrome looks in bright colors like electric reds, blues, and greens. The colors of “Chroma” immediately made me think of these trends in fashion. “In this exhibition, [Chroma]–and his work in general–is not about teaching his color theory . . . it’s more so the idea of ‘don’t teach me in art history but teach them how to create their own speech,'” Cruz’s grandson remarked. On SCAD MOA’s website they credit his work as establishing him as one of the key 20th century thinkers in color. His understanding of color theory has contributed to a new way of understanding color, and how viewers can interact with color. “Chroma” will be showing until August 20, 2017.
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EMBERING
TEXT SAM SMAGALA
Hidden away in the small southern city of Savannah, 4 guys have found themselves at the center of the up and coming local music scene. Weather by chance or the all-powerful music gods, Embering was born from the blood, sweat, and tears of some pretty rad dudes. Right when I meet these guys I felt the fun, easy going chemistry they had together. Like their music, nothing felt forced or unnatural about the bond between these band mates. Working off each other’s own personal rhythms, Embering’s sound can be described as pop punk with just a splash of electric funk. Between work, school, and music making we were able to get 3 out of 4 band members down to the old Savannah train tracks for a photo op and interview. Drummer Michael Britt was unable to make it to the shoot, but don’t worry he still was able to give his two cents in the interview. (No bass players were harmed in the process of photographing on train tracks) 78 C-4
1. How did you all get started?
Bryson: I’ve always recorded the albums by myself, but eventually I met these rad friends who wanted to play the songs live with me. Jeff: I met Bryson back during my freshman year (at SCAD). We called his room the Falcon’s Nest or some shit, it was on the top floor of the dorms. I remember playing some acoustic stuff at first, mostly songs from artists like Enya, Bjork, and Celine Dion. We’ve always had an admiration of strong, foreign, female artists. I met Michael in Anatomy class. He was the guy giggling in the back of the room. I’m not sure who the bass guy is. His name is Josh or something. John: I saw these guys playing Fall Fest my first year here, which was my sophomore year (at SCAD), and just went up and started talking to them. Lucky for me Jeff, who was playing bass at the time, was actually the guitarist. I showed up to the first practice having practiced a bit and the music just flowed super well right off the bat. Michael: So I want to say that Bryson posted that he was looking for a drummer, and I do that, so I messaged him. I don’t think there was an audition or anything, we just jammed with some of the songs he had written and suddenly BAM they’re stuck with me.
2. What does a normal band practice look like for you guys?
Bryson: 50% Shooting the shit, 20% memes, 20% Debating if we should ironically cover a Rage Against The Machine song, 10% actual practice. Jeff: It’s pretty simple really. It’s just 10% luck, 20% skill, 15% concentrated power of will, 5% pleasure, 50% pain. John: I feel like memes are definitely a big part of the music we produce. That mixed with bad puns and incorrect pronunciations of actual song titles. I’m also usually 15 minutes late, because I’m the fashionable one in the band. Michael: Mostly memes yeah.
3. How has your music evolved since you first began playing together?
Bryson: I think we’ve gotten heavier. It’s more fun to scream your lungs out and head bang at shows than play a ballad. Jeff: That might have to do with my subtle prodding of heavier influences. Lots more muting and breakdowns; while still retaining those lovely lyrics that Bryson writes in his basement on the night of a blood moon. John: I try to bring a little bit of funk into the complex mathematical equation that is our band. I really love Flea and the range in his music, and the general fun and groovy vibes funk music has really inspired me. Michael: We have definitely gotten heavier, but every album Bryson has done has been a bit different. Jeff definitely brings the metal. Bryson brings the 8 bit. John brings the funk. And I bring concise itemizations of what each band member ‘brings’.
4. What has been your favorite show/gig you have played?
Bryson: I think our last Halloween house show at The North Pole. Michael and I performed as characters from Naruto which was probably the closest to heaven I’ve ever been. Our last show at El-Rocko Lounge is a close second. Jeff: For some reason I think of the nightmare shows more than the successful ones. I remember when I used to play bass in the band, I forgot half the songs at an outdoor venue a couple summers ago. I just wanted to be killed and dragged off the stage. The best would probably be one of the North Pole shows. John: The North Pole shows are always killer. There’s something about the energy in a room when you have it packed full of people and then throw a few penguins and polar bears in to (the) boot. Michael: The Naruto Halloween show was incredible. Any show at the North Pole is a hoot. El-Rocko Lounge was also a great time. There haven’t been any BAD shows on my end I guess I could say. I was not around for Jeff’s disaster.
5. Does fame and fortune interested you or do you like being local stars?
Bryson: Honestly, both are after-thoughts for me. Making music isn’t some sparkly pipedream or means to a reputation. Writing is therapy, and performing is just the best way to jam out with your best buds. Obviously recognition is awesome, but it’s never specifically been a goal of mine. Jeff: No. John: The thing that really drives me is getting to share music with people. It kind of feels like I get to give back a little bit of the passion I have to a community that will appreciate it. So the goal for me isn’t fame really, it’s just to have fun and share good times. Michael: I think we all just really enjoy playing music together, and playing shows and jamming whenever we have the time.
6. If you had the chance to collaborate with one famous musician who would it be? Bryson: Suzuka Nakamoto from BABYMETAL, obviously. Jeff: Steven Wilson or Tomas Haake. John: Mac Demarco hands down. Michael: Katy Perry.
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7. Out of everything you have accomplished together what are you the most proud of? Bryson: Helping the Savannah music scene take itself a little less seriously. Jeff: Yes. This. (Bryson’s prior statement) I can’t stand talking to other musicians who do nothing but complain about the “scene” or how tough it is to play music in Savannah. John: Honestly, I’m just really stoked that we can somehow find the time to be in a band and not fail out of school. Also the music scene thing. Michael: Just that we have always had a good time doing this. It hasn’t even once been a chore or something that I dreaded or had to make time for really. It’s just been a natural, fun time.
8. Do you picture the band still playing together 5 years from now? Bryson: I'll always be making music, but I don't imagine this group will be playing together on a regular basis. That's my fault since I want to move to the West Coast. Jeff: Maybe through the magic of technology we can still jam on future songs. John: Nothing would make me happier if that were the case, but realistically we’ve all got such different plans post-graduation. I’m sure if there is a wedding or other event we all end up at though, we could invade a local music store and put on a set. Michael: I’m down for a future reunion tour. 10th anniversary of every album guys. No probably not though, although I’m sure Bryson will continue writing forever. And technology would easily allow us to track, gotta love the future.
9. What can we expect to hear from Embering in the future?
Bryson: One last album (that's currently in the recording process) and probably a farewell show before Jeff and I graduate in June. Jeff: More face-melting, sonic mastery from the wizards of logic based beats. John: Probably a lot of crying and screaming around the last week of the school year, and then beautiful, funky, angst-fueled jams. Michael: Aural stimulation and plenty of it, believe me.
10. In your own opinion, what is the future of music?
Bryson: That's a huge question. But I certainly don't foresee math rock ever getting the appreciation it deserves. Jeff: Before or after society becomes one collective consciousness, controlled by AI overlords to perpetuate their electronic agenda? John: Two words: Electric Triangle. Michael: Oh wow big big question. I honestly think at some point the endless permutation of genres will lead to it being hard to classify most things. It’s already getting to be pretty difficult, I think there are enough rock subgenres.
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Singer/Keyboard: Bryson Schmidt Guitar: Jeff Schwoob Bass: John Kernaghan Drums: Michael Britt C-4 85
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WHO MADE MY CLOTHES TEXT MENGYING ZHANG
The fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world. Each stage of a garment’s life puts a strain on the planets resources thus threatening these resources. For example, it takes approximately 20,000 liters of water to produce a single kilogram of cotton (Herthorn and Connie, 20). One kilogram of cotton is equivalent to one pair of jeans and one t-shirt. Therefore, the fashion industry has a responsibility to ensure sustainability in the planet. Sustainability is the ability to meet current needs without jeopardizing the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The fashion industry is responsible for the use of various natural resources including but not limited to animal hides, sheep wool, water, and cotton wool among other natural resources. Additionally, during the production process from raw material to the final product, a lot of chemicals are used. The fashion industry continues to grow every day and thus there is an increase in demand for the raw materials used to produce garments. This means that there is also an increase in discarded clothes. Discarded clothes pollute the aesthetics of the environment while adding chemicals to soil and water resources. As one of the biggest markets in the world, the fashion industries is obligated to protect the environment to ensure that future generations can enjoy the same resources without trouble. During the creation of clothing, a lot of material is cut and thrown away as waste. The same material that used gallons of water to produce is thrown away to waste. Throwing away a piece of garment because it does not fit a fashionable purpose is equivalent to leaving a tap flowing. The fashion designer might not get the water bill but the damage has already been done. To avoid this wastage of natural resources, fashion designers need to come up with new and effective ways of creating clothing without or with minimal wastage of garments. Turning to technology is the easiest way around this problem. With the customer’s measurements, it is possible to program the measurements in a 3D whole-garment machine that will create clothing without wastage. While this concept is very favorable, it cannot be implemented if fashion designers are not aware of their impact in the society. It is vital to introduce education for sustainability in fashion design schools so as to create awareness among fashion design students. In so doing, fashion designers will be aware of the negative impact of their actions and as a result come up with new ideas that will cause the environment less harm or no harm at all. Production of fabrics involves the use of machinery that release toxic fumes into the atmosphere. Toxic fumes include Green House Gases that lead to the depletion of the Ozone layer. The ozone layer protects Ultra Violent rays from penetrating the atmosphere. Air pollution by Green House Gases creates hole in the Ozone layer thus allowing the UV rays to reach the earth’s surface. UV rays are dangerous to the skin of human beings as they are known to cause non-melano skin cancer (Herthorn and Connie, 87). The beautiful pair of jeans you are wearing today could cause skin cancer to your great granddaughter. Is it really worth it? Green House Gases are also responsible for global warming. These gases trap heat within them preventing it from escaping the atmosphere. The resulting factor from this occurrence is the increase in global temperatures. Global warming results in melting of polar ice which in turn leads to the displacement of polar bears and penguins (Herthorn and Connie, 98). Global warming also results in inconsistent rain patterns that sometimes lead to drought in agricultural zones. All these for a pair of jeans and a couple of t-shirts. The impact of the fashion industry on the global environment is tremendously fatal and requires to be rectified. Mass production in the fashion industry is the number one threat to sustainability. The answer to this problem is reducing the production of garments. However, with the increase in population, reducing production of garments is not practical. The increase in population demands for an increase in the production of garments to solve growing demand for clothing. The solutions to this problem are reuse and recycle (Muthu and Miguel, 13). Designers can and should reuse redundant material instead of ordering new material. Not all clothing that is designed gets into the hands of the consumer. Some are left unsold. Instead of discarding these pieces of clothing and causing a landfill, designers should use their innovation to put the material of the clothing into good use. Reuse is not only possible at the designer level. Designers should campaign to ensure that customers re-use clothing before throwing them away. For example, the fashion industry should launch campaigns that encourage the passing over of clothes. While this might mean a reduction in business, it is for the greater good as it ensures sustainability of the environment. Recycling garments and fabrics is equally important. Designer should apply their innovation and new ideas to turn used garments and clothes into new pieces of clothing. In so doing, the fashion designers will have filled the demand gaps while causing minimal production of garments. The fashion industry uses a lot of natural resources from water to plants to animals. The rapid growth in the industry has caused an increase in demand for these natural resources. Fur coats are made from the skin of domestic and wild animals. Though it might not necessarily contribute to extinction, the fashion industry is responsible for the decrease in the number of animals. An increase in demand for wool causes farmers to increase the number of sheep to meet the growing demand for wool. This puts a strain in natural resources such as grass that are food to the sheep (Muthu and Miguel, 13). An increase in demand for wool, animal hide and other animal products may lead to an overgrazing problem which causes environmental degradation. With increased population, there is a growing concern regarding the sustainability of water resources. The production of garments from raw material to the final product uses a lot of water. Water preservation is at the heart of global sustainability. Water is life and as such, the fashion industry should ensure that minimal water is used during the production of garment. 90 C-4
The fashion industry is one of the most important global economies. It has employed millions of people and contributed to the growth of global communities. However, the growth of the fashion industries is causing environmental harm that will definitely harm future generations. It is therefore the responsibility of the fashion industry to ensure effectiveness that will reduce its negative impact on the environment and some technologies are changing fashion as we know it. Such as fabric out of milk, tea, and coffee beans, AirDye, Water-Free Stone Washing. Sustainable Brands such as Maiyet, People Tree and Christy Dawn are prime examples that are making efforts to reduce wastage.I think if colleges took the steps to require a course it would create the awareness within the mainstream population, where it's really lacking. The young adults of the future are going to be the people inventing things to create a better planet so why shouldn't we all be educated? C-4 91
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