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Vietnamese Fashion gets Sustainable
Vietnam has long been a centre of mass production in fashion, along with problematic working conditions for those producing garments, which is still a huge issue. However, recently there have been signs of a growing interest in ethical and sustainable developments in the fashion industry across the country.
Fashion 4 Freedom is an organisation founded by Vietnam-born, California-raised Lan Vy Nguyen, aimed at tackling poverty through their approach to fashion. The business prioritises ethical manufacturing and traditional Vietnamese artesanal craft. The business is a supply chain, and connects designers to ethical manufacturers.
One brand under Fashion 4 Freedom’s wing is Saigon Socialite, a footwear and accessories label for women which merges French leatherwork with the craft of traditional Vietnamese pagoda carving, creating unique, wearable cultural artefacts.
Van do Thanh is one of Saigon Socialite’s carvers, who Fashion 4 Freedom brought into the global market, maintaining cultural heritage and ensuring fair trade and recognition for artisans. You can buy Saigon Socialite shoes here.
