Designer Jacquelyne Bailey points to fast fashion as one of the biggest threats to sustainability. "There's such a ridiculous amount of fabric waste, and it just keeps going up as fast fashion becomes more popular," she explained.

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When you are receiving an honorary Oscar....haute couture is a necessity.