High Impact Practices Student Showcase Spring 2025

Redefining Fashion: Styling for a More Sustainable Future

Redefining Fashion: Styling for a More Sustainable Future

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Course Code

COM

Course Number

4563

Faculty/Instructor

Michelle Dusseau

Faculty/Instructor Email

Michelle.Dusseau@ucf.edu

About the Author

Anthony Urena is a student at the University of Central Florida, majoring in Visual Communications and Visual Art Management. With a passion for sustainable fashion, he integrates eco-friendly practices into his styling work for Strike Magazine. Anthony combines his background in marketing with his love for fashion to create innovative, environmentally conscious looks using second-hand clothing and upcycled materials. He is dedicated to promoting sustainability and creativity within the fashion industry.

Abstract, Summary, or Creative Statement

My service learning experience as a stylist for Strike Magazine has enabled me to discuss how sustainability can be integrated into the fashion industry through Redefining Fashion: Styling for a More Sustainable Future. Sustainable fashion combines three elements which include eco-friendly materials together with ethical labor practices and designs that promote longevity and environmental responsibility. The fashion industry needs to transition to sustainable manufacturing and consumption because it produces major environmental waste and pollution. I implemented sustainable practices in my styling work by searching for pre-owned clothing items and encouraging environmentally responsible accessories and working with recycled fashion elements. Sustainability presents both style and affordability according to a notable initiative which produced a successful fashion shoot using only second-hand items.In addition, I challenged myself to make a full wardrobe out of trash, pushing the limits of creativity and sustainability. This experience emphasized the importance of social innovation and activism in fashion, urging consumers and industry professionals to make informed sustainable choices. In order to inspire change in the fashion industry and increase awareness, I plan to keep advocating for sustainable fashion by collaborating with artists and brands.

Additional Resources

References: Suarez M., E. (2025). Texture shoots for Strike Magazine Urena, A. (2024). Wearable fashion styling VectorStock. (n.d.). Eco-friendly fashion infographics [Infographic]. VectorStock. @/17/52/eco-friendly-fashion-infographics-eco-vector-29091752.jpg BelleTag. (2021). Fashion influencers [Photograph]. BelleTag. https://www.belletag.com/wp-content/upload...

Keywords

Sustainable fashion, eco-friendly materials, ethical labor practices, environmental responsibility, recycling, upcycling, pre-owned clothing, styling, fashion industry, longevity

Redefining Fashion: Styling for a More Sustainable Future


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