Archive · 29 Nov 2025
The Sustainable Fashion Dictionary Simplifies Eco-Conscious Terminology
A new book called The Sustainable Fashion Dictionary was made to help people understand words about eco-friendly fashion.
It explains almost 200 terms, from A to Z, like what kala cotton is and how ocean plastic can be recycled into clothes.
The book is made from recycled materials and was reviewed by experts.
It aims to help designers, students, and anyone interested in fashion understand sustainability better.
The idea is to have a common language for everyone in the fashion industry.
Some people think it's a good start, but more updates and wider sharing are needed.
The book also talks about things that are bad for the environment, like pollution and exploitation.
It's a step towards making fashion more eco-friendly and transparent.
The Sustainable Fashion Dictionary, curated by Darshana Gajare, decodes almost 200 sustainability terms in fashion.
The dictionary covers topics from Agri-Waste Textiles to Zero-Emission Fashion Factories, explaining complex concepts like biomimicry and doughnut economics.
It is printed on recycled denim and cotton waste, emphasizing its eco-friendly approach.
The book includes a section titled 'Villains,' highlighting negative aspects like pollution and exploitation in fashion.
Initial feedback indicates the dictionary is a valuable resource, but wider circulation and updates are needed to maximize its impact.
- Who
- Darshana Gajare, head of sustainability at Lakmé Fashion Week, curated the dictionary.
- What
- The Sustainable Fashion Dictionary is a guide decoding sustainability terms in fashion.
- When
- The dictionary was released last month during the Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI annual showcase.
- Where
- The dictionary was released in India.
- Why
- To provide a shared reference point for understanding sustainability in fashion and to address the confusion and lack of clarity around eco-conscious terms.
- Dictionary Title
- The Sustainable Fashion Dictionary
- Curator
- Darshana Gajare
- Number of Phrases
- Almost 200
- Printing Material
- Recycled denim and cotton waste
- Initial Distribution
- Industry stakeholders, designers, educators, sustainability advocates, and partners
- Future Plans
- Digital availability for wider reach
- Reviewers
- Karishma Shahani, Kriti Srivastava, among others
- Event
- Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI