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Amara Singh

Sustainability Columnist

Amara Singh is the Sustainability Columnist for La Moda News, where she covers ethical manufacturing, supply chain transparency, and material innovation. She brings a rigorous, fact-based approach to her column, exploring the complex intersection of ethics, sustainability, and commerce to cut through greenwashing. By spotlighting innovators in sustainable technology and advocating for corporate accountability, Amara provides essential intelligence for readers who believe a beautiful garment should not come at an ugly price.

Expertise

Sustainable FashionEthical ManufacturingSupply Chain TransparencyCircular EconomyMaterials ScienceCorporate Social ResponsibilityLabor Rights in Fashion

Coverage Areas

Sustainability
Fashion Industry Ethics
Material Innovation
Corporate Accountability

Latest Articles

Models showcase cutting-edge fashion made from bio-based materials, highlighting the intersection of nature and technology in sustainable apparel.
Sustainability

Fashion's Evolving Standards for Bio-Based Materials

Sorona's polymer, containing 37% plant-derived content by weight, exemplifies the initial push for bio-based materials.

Jul 30, 2026 · 3 min read

A bright, modern fashion studio showcasing the transformation of recycled textiles into new clothing, symbolizing circular economy principles in action.
Sustainability

What Are Circular Economy Principles in Fashion and Why Do They Matter?

More than half of all fast fashion produced is disposed of in under a year, according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation .

Jul 17, 2026 · 5 min read

Models on a runway showcasing luxury fashion made from innovative sustainable materials, highlighting eco-friendly textiles and designs.
Sustainability

Luxury Fashion's Sustainable Material Innovation Surprises Industry

Stella McCartney's latest collection achieved 98% sustainability, largely by integrating deadstock fabrics, setting an unprecedented benchmark in the luxury fashion world.

Jul 6, 2026 · 3 min read

A single, eco-friendly monomaterial fashion package stands in contrast to a large pile of discarded packaging waste, highlighting the need for sustainable solutions.
Trends

Sustainable Fashion Packaging: Monomaterials' Slow Adoption

Last year, 70% of fashion consumers stated they would pay more for products with sustainable packaging, yet only 15% of luxury fashion brands currently use fully recyclable monomaterial solutions for

Jun 18, 2026 · 6 min read

Models walk a fashion runway wearing innovative, high-fashion outfits created from upcycled materials, highlighting sustainable design.
Sustainability

What is Upcycled Fashion and Why Is It Gaining Runway Traction?

Since 2009, Eileen Fisher's Resewn Collection has transformed over 1 million old garments into new designs, proving upcycled fashion's commercial power, according to Immago .

Jun 17, 2026 · 2 min read

Fashion designers and climate activists collaborating on sustainable solutions for the fashion industry's environmental impact.
Sustainability

Fashion's Climate Justice Push: The Path to Real Change

Annually, the equivalent of one garbage truck of textiles is landfilled or incinerated every second globally.

Jun 10, 2026 · 5 min read

A modern fashion factory with advanced technology and workers, showcasing the complex process of measuring environmental impact through data.
Sustainability

How Does Lifecycle Assessment Measure Fashion's Environmental Impact?

EU regulations now mandate fashion brands conduct comprehensive Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and transparently communicate environmental findings to consumers.

Jun 9, 2026 · 3 min read

A luxurious couture dress seamlessly integrated with natural elements, representing the concept of circular fashion in the luxury industry.
Sustainability

What is circular fashion in luxury brands and why does it matter?

Every second, the equivalent of a rubbish truckload of clothes is burnt or buried in landfill, according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation .

Jun 5, 2026 · 4 min read

A farmer's hands holding rich soil in a vibrant organic cotton field at sunrise, symbolizing the ecological benefits of sustainable fashion.
Sustainability

What is the organic cotton lifecycle in fashion's future?

Forty percent of surveyed farmers reported an increase in beneficial organisms on their land after switching to organic cotton practices, demonstrating a tangible ecological revitalization.

Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min read

The Shein logo overshadows the Everlane logo, symbolizing the acquisition and raising questions about sustainability strategies in the fashion industry.
Sustainability

Shein Acquires Everlane, Faces Scrutiny Over Sustainability Strategy

Everlane, once a beacon of sustainable clothing, is being sold to fast-fashion behemoth Shein for $100 million, a move primarily to erase its $90 million debt, CNN reports.

May 22, 2026 · 3 min read

A man in swim trunks and flip-flops walks down a fashion show runway during Australian Fashion Week, mistaking it for beach stairs, while models continue their walk.
Runway

Australian man mistakes fashion week runway for beach stairs

A man in swim trunks, waving and doing stretches, casually walked down the runway with models at the Commas fashion show during Australian Fashion Week.

May 14, 2026 · 2 min read

Models walk the runway at LaSalle College's fashion show, displaying innovative and eco-conscious designs created by graduating students.
Runway

LaSalle College Showcases Sustainable Fashion Design Innovation

Nearly 400 eco-conscious creations debuted from close to 80 graduates at LaSalle College's fashion show this week.

May 14, 2026 · 3 min read

Visual representation of the sustainable fashion material lifecycle, from raw materials to degradation, highlighting microplastic shedding.
Sustainability

How Does the Lifecycle of Sustainable Fashion Materials Work?

Every time a synthetic garment is washed, it sheds microplastics that infiltrate waterways and enter the food chain, revealing a hidden cost of modern fashion.

May 13, 2026 · 3 min read