08/08/2026
Looking to deepen your understanding of sustainable fashion and circularity in the industry?
Whether you’re a fashion professional, a talent looking to enter the sustainable space, or simply a conscious consumer, staying informed on how fashion impacts our planet is key.
Here are 5 essential documentaries to add to your watchlist (via Vogue Italia):
1️⃣ Diesel: Behind the Denim
A look inside Diesel’s commitment to responsible denim production, detailing how one of the industry’s giants approaches circularity, supply chain transparency, and sustainable wash processes.
2️⃣ Unravel
Set in Northern India, this compelling film follows women working in textile recycling plants who transform discarded western clothing into yarn, offering a unique perspective on global textile waste and consumption.
3️⃣ Stracci
A journey to Prato, Italy—the capital of recycled wool. This documentary explores the historical craft and modern innovation of turning old garments into high-quality new fabrics.
4️⃣ Plastic Planet
An eye-opening deep dive into our global reliance on synthetic materials and plastics—many of which heavily impact fashion production and microplastic pollution.
5️⃣ Traceable
Following emerging designer Laura Siegel, this documentary emphasizes transparency, traceability, and ethical supply chains by exploring the human hands behind artisan fashion.
At Between Research, we believe that the future of fashion recruitment lies in supporting talent and brands that prioritize responsibility, innovation, and positive impact.
Which of these have you seen, or which one is next on your list? Tell us in the comments! 👇
