It’s a summer of sparkle, but can sequins be ‘green’ ?

The race is on to produce an eco-friendly version of the in-vogue accessory

Sequins, like dogs, are not just for Christmas. The essential element of festive dressing has jumped season this year to put the sparkle into summer. But not everyone is happy to see plastic making a comeback just as the fashion industry is trying to become more sustainable.

"I love a sparkly dress, but covering a dress in plastic cannot be justified if its worn once and discarded," says Natalie Fee, founder of City to Sea, which campaigns to stop plastic pollution. "It needs to be a wardrobe staple."

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