Queen Mary of Denmark has called on the fashion industry to do more for sustainability at the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen. At the two-day summit, the royal spoke on the importance of Copenhagen – one of the fashion capitals of the world – improving its environmental footprint, ethics, human rights issues and labour conditions throughout the supply chain. The 52-year-old urged guests to be more mindful about the environment.
READ MORE: William's cousins have no plans to take on royal duties ''Our planet is beautiful and fragile and we have a responsibility to protect and preserve it for our children and coming generations,'' she said. ''Let's all imagine..
. a fashion industry that gives more than it takes from people and planet.'' The royal shared an instance of how she applied this to her personal life, sharing that she and her daughters – Princess Isabella, 16 and Princess Josephine, 13 – can now fit into the same clothes and shoes.
For a daily dose of 9Honey, subscribe to our newsletter here ''But the age gap means they wouldn't be caught dead in them,'' she said. "However, when they will be seen in something that is mine, it always brings a smile to my face.'' She praised the growing practice of borrowing, swapping and obtaining clothes from thrift shops and flea markets.
''New clothing is no longer seen in opposition to used clothing,'' she said. READ MORE: Holiday destinations that are surprisingly family-friendly She also added that she was keen.
