Hong Kong, June 30 -- Now that we find ourselves in the throes of a pandemic, whether we like it or not, we've been forced to face some harsh realities. But designer Payal Khandwala says that if we use this pause to reflect and rethink our ways, then it won't all be in vain.

In the fashion context, we've learnt very quickly that in a hyper-connected world, severe disruptions in supply chains and distribution can promptly bankrupt small and large businesses alike. Because fashion, as we know it today, is a 100% unsustainable. Especially at the rate it was going, not only was it unsustainable, but it was also mostly irresponsible.

I know this sounds controversial, but here's why I think it's true.

One might say, but there are labels comm...