2011 made sartorial history in more ways than one, so it's probably no coincidence that the hottest stories of the year were also some of the most groundbreaking. From the Duchess of Cambridge's hand-embroidered Alexander McQueen wedding gown to lab-grown skins that could replace animals in cosmetics testing, here are seven revolutionary stories that are changing the face of fashion, science, and design.
What's the most eventful eco-fashion story of the year?
- 19 Votes Patagonia asks its customers to buy less stuff
- 10 Votes Student turns toxic textile effluent into clean water
- 8 Votes U.S. retailers launch Sustainable Apparel Coalition
- 7 Votes Lab-Grown skins for animal testing
- 3 Votes Scientists create first bio-based polyester
- 3 Votes Royal Wedding features U.K. slow fashion
- 2 Votes Triumph recycles bras into fuel
Total Voters: 52
Feeling nostalgic? Skip back a year for the seven most popular eco-fashion stories of 2010.
