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Miguel Angel Gardetti

Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu

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Sustainable Luxury: Reconciling Ethics, Craft, and Consumer Desire

Luxury, long synonymous with rarity, craftsmanship, and status, is undergoing a significant transformation in response to growing societal and environmental concerns. No longer just a symbol of indulgence, luxury today must embody responsibility, transparency, and purpose. This volume presents a collection of critical essays that explore how sustainability intersects with the world of high-end goods—from natural fibers and bespoke tailoring to brand strategy and consumer behavior. Through a series of interdisciplinary perspectives, the book illuminates how luxury brands can lead the charge toward a more ethical and enduring form of consumption.

Chapter 1: Loewe – Merging Craft with Conscious Management  

By Miguel Angel Gardetti

The Spanish luxury brand Loewe serves as a compelling case study in sustainable management within the high-end fashion sector. Gardetti details how Loewe integrates sustainability into its business model without compromising on its heritage of exceptional craftsmanship. By prioritizing traceability, responsible sourcing, and support for artisans, Loewe illustrates that luxury can be both aesthetically exceptional and ethically grounded. This chapter provides insight into how legacy brands can evolve with changing consumer values while maintaining brand authenticity and exclusivity.

Chapter 2: Long-Term Sustainability in the Luxury Sector – A Strategic Imperative  

By Coste-Manière Ivan, Ramchandani Mukta, Chhabra Sudeep, and Cakmak Burak

Sustainability in luxury is not a fleeting trend but a necessity for long-term success. The authors argue that luxury brands must adopt a strategic approach to sustainability that extends beyond marketing. This chapter emphasizes leadership, innovation, and stakeholder engagement as key pillars for building sustainable business models. It outlines how deeply embedding sustainability into corporate DNA enhances resilience, fosters customer loyalty, and future-proofs brands in an increasingly volatile global market.

Chapter 3: Pineapple Leaf Fiber – A Natural Material for Sustainable Luxury  

By Sanjoy Debnath

Pineapple leaf fiber (PALF), traditionally a byproduct of the agricultural industry, is gaining recognition as a valuable material in sustainable textile production. This chapter explores PALF’s strength, versatility, and low environmental footprint, presenting it as a viable alternative to resource-intensive materials like leather or synthetic fibers. Debnath discusses the fiber’s integration into luxury fashion and interiors, offering a compelling example of how circular economy principles can be aligned with luxurious aesthetics.

Chapter 4: Beyond Appearances – The Deeper Meanings Behind Sustainable Luxury  

By Silvia Ranfagni and Simone Guercini

Luxury is often defined by surface-level attributes—appearance, price, and brand recognition. Ranfagni and Guercini take the discussion deeper, investigating how sustainable luxury conveys meanings related to identity, ethics, and social status. The authors propose that sustainability enhances luxury’s narrative potential by appealing to a more enlightened form of consumption. This chapter unpacks how storytelling, symbolism, and cultural context shape perceptions of “conscious” luxury among affluent consumers.

Chapter 5: Irreplaceable Garments – Timeless Fashion and Emotional Durability  

By Susanne Guldager

In contrast to fast fashion’s throwaway culture, luxury garments are often prized for their longevity and craftsmanship. Guldager explores the concept of “emotional durability” in fashion—how bespoke or heirloom pieces hold sentimental value and personal identity over time. This chapter argues that true sustainability in fashion is not only about materials or supply chains but also about cultivating deeper emotional connections between consumers and their clothing. Irreplaceable garments, in this sense, offer both environmental and psychological sustainability.

Chapter 6: The Devil Buys (Fake) Prada – Counterfeits and the Ethics of Luxury Consumption  

By Nadine Hennigs, Christiane Klarmann, and Franziska Labenz

The proliferation of counterfeit luxury goods presents a paradox: while counterfeits can make luxury more accessible, they also undermine ethical sourcing, brand integrity, and intellectual property rights. This chapter investigates consumer motivations behind counterfeit purchases and their implications for sustainability. The authors argue that tackling counterfeiting must go beyond enforcement—it requires reshaping perceptions of value, status, and authenticity in the minds of consumers.

Chapter 7: The Value-Driven Consumer – Fair Trade and Sustainable Luxury

By Steffen Schmidt, Nadine Hennigs, Stefan Behrens, and Evmorfia Karampournioti

This chapter examines how personal values and ethical awareness influence luxury consumption, particularly in the context of fair trade. Drawing on consumer psychology and marketing research, the authors highlight that modern luxury consumers are increasingly driven by concerns over human rights, environmental degradation, and community impact. Brands that align their offerings with these concerns not only differentiate themselves in the marketplace but also foster deeper emotional engagement with their audience.

Chapter 8: Bespoke Tailoring – Craft, Customization, and Competitive Advantage  

By WenYing Claire Shih and Konstantinos Agrafiotis

Bespoke tailoring is one of the most enduring forms of luxury fashion, characterized by personalization, superior craftsmanship, and minimal waste. Shih and Agrafiotis explore how the bespoke model inherently supports sustainability—garments are made to last, are valued more, and avoid mass production’s excesses. This chapter positions bespoke tailoring as both a business strategy and a cultural artifact that offers luxury brands a sustainable competitive edge in a world of increasing uniformity.

Conclusion: Rethinking the Future of Luxury

Across these chapters, a clear narrative emerges: luxury is not only compatible with sustainability—it can lead its evolution. The shift from conspicuous to conscious consumption is redefining what it means to be luxurious. No longer about accumulation, modern luxury is about discernment, responsibility, and timeless appeal. This collection underscores that sustainability is not an add-on or constraint but a creative and strategic advantage in the world of high-end goods.

As luxury continues to evolve, those brands that embrace sustainability holistically—from materials and design to storytelling and strategy—will not only stand out but also shape the future of the industry.

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