當時尚遇上環保

When you open your closet, chances are that you will see some unwanted clothes lying in the corner. But instead of throwing them away, wouldn’t you rather give them a second chance to shine? Well, people around the world are doing just that.

當你打開衣櫥時，很有可能會在角落裏發現一些不想要的衣服。但除了把這些衣服扔掉之外，難道你就不想給它們一個重煥光彩的機會嗎？而世界各地的人們正在這麼做。

This spring, upcycled denim and sustainable lace are gaining popularity. They are part of the “ethical” and “sustainable” trends that have become the biggest buzzwords in fashion in recent years, the Guardian reported.

今年春季，升級再造的牛仔面料以及環保蕾絲大受歡迎。據《衛報》報道，它們都屬於“道德”與“可持續”的風尚，而這一趨勢近年來也成爲了時尚界的流行詞。

Upcycling, according to sustainability website TriplePundit, is a way to process an old item to make it just as good, or even better, than it was originally. For example, you could turn some old pajamas into a new summer dress.

據可持續性業務資訊網站TriplePundit報道，升級再造是將舊物改造煥新，甚至進行升級的一種方式。例如，你可以將一些舊睡衣改造成一條新的夏日連衣裙。

Among upcyclable fabrics, denim is one of the most comfortable and fashionable. That’s why many people like to create their own unique upcycled denim items, such as cutting a headband from a denim shirt.

在升級再造的面料中，牛仔布是最舒適時尚的面料之一。這也是爲何不少人喜歡創造自己獨特的升級再造牛仔單品的原因，比如從牛仔襯衫上剪下一部分用作髮帶。

Many fashion companies have also joined the trend. For example, there are upcycled denim companies that combine the spirit of vintage denim with the principles of sustainability. “For as long as denim has been around, we have found ways to reuse it and upcycle it,” US stylist Kelly Nagel told fashion website . “Denim is such a great fabric for so many things, and I especially love it when it has been ‘worn-in’. That is when denim has the most character.”

許多時裝公司也加入了這一潮流。比如，有不少進行升級再造的牛仔服飾公司將牛仔衣的復古風格與可持續原則結合起來。“只要手邊有牛仔布，我們就能找到方法將其重新利用並升級再造，”美國設計師凱莉·納格爾在接受時尚網站採訪時表示。“對於不少單品而言，牛仔布都是超讚的面料，我特別喜歡“做舊”的風格， 那是最有個性的牛仔布了。”

Lace is another timeless fabric that can be repurposed. According to the Guardian, it can be created from recycled fishing nets and other nylon waste products and used for making elegant dresses or beautiful decorations.

蕾絲則是另一款能被改造的永不過時的面料。據《衛報》報道，回收的漁網以及其他廢棄的尼龍產品可以製成蕾絲，並用於製作優雅的連衣裙以及美麗的配飾。

Indeed, fashion holds up a mirror to society. Now, the fashion industry cares not only about creating new looks, but also about its impact on the environment. “Choosing better fabrics is essential to us transforming this industry for the better,” Clara Vuletich, a Sydney-based sustainability expert, told the Guardian. “If you consciously decide to purchase clothes made using a recycled material or an exciting new fiber, such as cruelty-free leather made in a lab, you are supporting companies creating new markets, and avoiding the negative impacts associated with conventional textiles.”

時尚的確是面反映社會現狀的鏡子。如今，時尚產業不光關注創造新造型，也關注其對於環境的影響。“選擇更好的面料至關重要，它能讓我們將時尚產業變得更好，”居住於悉尼的可持續專家克萊拉·威勒迪在接受《衛報》採訪時表示。“如果你有意想買用回收材料或者激動人心的新纖維（比如實驗室中人道的人造皮革）製成的衣服，你就是在支持企業們創造新市場，並避免產生與傳統紡織品有關的負面影響。”