Amara Singh
Sustainability Columnist
Amara Singh transitioned to fashion journalism after a distinguished career covering labor rights and environmental policy for The Guardian. She brings a rigorous, fact-based approach to a beat often dominated by greenwashing. Her 2021 series, 'The True Cost of Cotton,' traced the complete supply chain of a single t-shirt and was a finalist for the Orwell Prize. At La Moda News, Amara is dedicated to spotlighting innovators in sustainable technology and advocating for greater transparency, believing that a beautiful garment should not come at an ugly price.
Expertise
Coverage Areas
Latest Articles
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
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'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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