Life is indeed replete with disappointments, an unavoidable truth that we grapple with in our daily lives. Failure to set clear expectations, selfishness, and hypocrisy are recurring threads that weave through the fabric of society. And at the end of the day, let’s not tell anyone of our failures or just blame someone else if asked. It’s easier. In today’s busy and modern world of so much irrelevant information and disillusions, no one will remember, right? Well, perhaps not really. A few will, and for those, it creates moments of much frustration and disappointment over time. 

Like our own lives, sustainability in fashion shares many similarities, including greenwashing, empty promises, and many disappointments. We, as consumers, are major culprits in this process as well. In both of these realms, we need to find the impetus for resilience and change through these difficult moments. Disappointment must serve as a catalyst for accountability, growth, and transformation. Let’s encourage a deeper evaluation of strategies and ambitions based on a clearer reality. Caring about ourselves is caring about Earth, and as such, we need to practice it every day.