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Pillar: Earth
The “Earth” pillar focuses on the environmental aspect of sustainable development in fashion. It emphasises ecosystem protection, waste reduction, and responsible resource use. Corner (2014) noted that while fashion enables creative expression, it also requires minimising ecological impact. This pillar promotes innovation in design, production, and consumption, prioritising environmental stewardship and planetary health.

Circular Economy
The circular economy moves beyond fashion’s linear take-make-use-dispose model by adopting a regenerative system based on durable design, repair, reuse, and recycling. Dillon (2018) stressed that effective fashion management must consider the full product lifecycle, including longevity and end-of-life strategies. This approach maximises material value, reduces waste, and decreases reliance on virgin resources, supporting environmental sustainability.

The Relationship Between Sustainable Development and Fashion
Sustainable fashion integrates creativity with environmental and ethical responsibility. As Corner (2014) stated, designers and brands must assess social and ecological impacts across the supply chain—from sourcing to manufacturing. Dillon (2018) added that sustainable fashion combines fair labour practices with eco-conscious production, balancing profitability, equity, and planetary well-being. Thus, sustainable development has become a framework prioritising long-term resilience over short-term gains.

Laurence King Publishing, 2012.

I have a lot of favourite fashion brands. Among them, my favourites are Yohji Yamamoto, Issey Miyake, and CDG. The designs and brand cores of these brands deeply attract me. These brands share one thing in common: they are noble, mysterious, elegant and with an Oriental charm. Their outlines are usually understated yet powerful, using structure, folds and asymmetry to tell stories that words cannot express. What fascinates me most is how these brands strike a balance between restraint and rebellion. These brands do not follow trends and have always adhered to their own culture.

I particularly like the way they interpret tradition. They innovatively employ tailoring, fabric textures and elements of traditional Eastern clothing, which endows each piece of clothing with cultural depth without evoking a sense of nostalgia. Wearing their clothes is like a dialogue, a dialogue with oneself and with history.

For me, these brands do not use conspicuous logos, nor are they overly decorated. They represent a quiet force. This kind of low-key confidence is exactly what I long for – not through noise, but through intention and art to express individuality.