Reader Q&A: our fashion editor Jess Cartner-Morley answers your questions – live

Guardian fashion editor Jess Cartner-Morley, who has held the position since 2000, hosted a live online Q&A session with readers. During the session, she answered questions ranging from general fashion advice for men to specific details like trouser fastenings. One reader, PetertheGray, inquired about the prevalence of synthetic fibers in high-end items and their environmental impact. Cartner-Morley explained that price is a primary factor for synthetics in luxury goods, advising to avoid virgin polyester due to its oil base and non-biodegradable nature, but recommended sustainable alternatives like Tencel (lyocell) made from wood pulp, which is biodegradable. She also shared a personal pet peeve about poorly designed hidden trouser fastenings.