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Student design contest puts leather forward as sustainable fashion alternative
Original: Student design contest highlights leather as sustainable alternative to fast fashion
A student design contest is spotlighting leather as a more sustainable alternative to fast fashion, according to Fashion United. The competition invites emerging designers to work with leather, positioning it as a durable, long-lasting material compared with disposable synthetic garments. The initiative reflects ongoing debate in the fashion industry about materials and environmental impact, as brands and consumers look for ways to reduce waste from cheap, short-lived clothing.
Why now: The fashion industry is under scrutiny for its environmental footprint, and debates about sustainable materials are trending.
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