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Style & Statement: Judith tries to be sustainable, but that’s not easy

Fia van den Bogert Style and Statement

Style and Statement at Hanze. Fashion is everywhere, but how sustainable is the clothing students wear? Do they think about their ecological footprint?

In her chic, beige coat, Judith Bogema (21) strides across Zernike Campus. The Facility Management student is increasingly aware of the impact of clothing. ‘I read more and more about it in the news. I always try to pay attention to it when I buy something.’

She bought the coat by fast-fashion brand SHEIN at Bali airport

When Judith shops, she looks at the label to check where the garment comes from. ‘I also pay attention to the company who made it. To what extent is this firm contributing to sustainability and what steps is it taking to contribute more to it?’

Shawl: present of Judith’s mum. Coat: SHEIN. Trousers: boutique in Zuidbroek. Shoulder bag: a present of her boyfriend.

Judith often goes to vintage shops, looking for that one cute top or those neat trousers. This is how she combines new with old.

Despite her more conscious look, she wears a coat from fast-fashion brand SHEIN, which she bought at Bali airport. According to Judith, she needed a coat quickly when she was travelling back to the rainy Netherlands. ‘That’s the thing: I’m just a student. We can all improve, but being perfect is not easy.’

Sustainability remains important to her, however. As a finalist for Miss Aura and Miss Eco, she is organising a fashion show during Circular Economy Week. Om the 19th of March each model on the catwalk, including Judith, will wear vintage clothes designed by students from Alfa College.

Judith bought this necklace at My Jewellery in the city of Groningen.