Every piece of clothing has a story | Lalita Lowe | TEDxHobart

Imagine if every piece of clothing you wore told not just a good story but a great story for the planet and for its people? Lalita Lowe explores the power of story when it comes to our clothes.
Lalita Lowe, author of "It’s Time to Rethink Your Fashion - Creating a Better Future," emphasizes examining our values and understanding the impact of our clothing choices on the planet. She believes education is crucial for advancing sustainable fashion. As a trained fashion designer and sustainability educator, Lalita has worked globally, from Australia to New York and Paris, and has served on the Fashion Advisory Board of RMIT.

Lalita runs her own eponymous fashion brand, known for the "From Farm to Fibre to Fashion" campaign, featuring ethical, sustainable wool from Tasmania. This campaign has garnered significant media and industry attention. With a global perspective and a deep understanding of the fashion industry, Lalita is attuned to its current state and future direction. Her fascination with fabrics and textures, along with her appreciation for traditional techniques used by artisans worldwide, underscores her commitment to sustainable fashion. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx