SCIENTIFICALLY AESTHETIC: FAKE SCIENCE IN FASHION MARKETING

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Fashion brands often use vague scientific and eco-friendly terms to market products, but many of these claims lack substance and amount to greenwashing. Luxury companies like Gucci and Prada have promoted carbon-neutral or sustainable messaging, yet investigations revealed that these promises often do not match their actual environmental impact, leading Gucci to remove its carbon-neutral claim. The EU Green Claims Directive will require verification before brands can use terms like carbon neutral, eco-friendly, or net zero in campaigns. Despite these regulations, mass production and fast fashion remain unchanged, with companies relying on appealing but empty scientific language to maintain prestige and consumer trust.