Carrie Johnson's shattered dreams of becoming the first sustainability wife

LONDON – Carrie Johnson may be packing her bags, but she's championing the cause of sustainability with her.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledged £80million in green finance for the fashion industry in June, before announcing his resignation from 10 Downing Street earlier this week.

For Johnson, the influence of sustainability dates back to his wife Carrie, the first wife of all things green.

The political and climate activist married Johnson in May 2021 in a dress rented from Greek luxury designer Christos Costarellos through leading fashion rental platform My Wardrobe HQ.

A week after her intimate lockdown wedding, Carrie cemented what she wanted to be remembered as she resided at Number 10 attending the 47th G7 Summit in exclusively rented rooms.

She debuted in a voluminous hot pink Roksanda gown which was later followed by a floral print number by Vampire's Wife, both from Hurr Collective. A turmeric-hued button-up dress Alice Early from My Wardrobe HQ was also part of Carrie's G7 wardrobe.

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Carrie has tactically partnered with a cause that is at the heart of conversations across all sectors and industries, a cause that allows her to play on the court choosing what aligns with her values ​​at that time. .

Previous first wives have played a role similar to what is expected of the British royal family: trying to be one with the people.

When David Cameron became Prime Minister in 2010, his wife Samantha left her post as creative director of Smythson to focus on life inside Number 10.

In an interview with The Sunday Morning Herald, she said: "There was definitely a level of paranoia in Downing Street about this stuff [public speaking], and it wasn't for me to headline."< /p>

Once the Camerons left Downing Street, Samantha launched her label Cefinn in 2017 for working women.

Carrie rushed to get some green credentials. During her first public speaking at the Birdfair in 2019, she said: "I'm far from perfect, but I try to remember to bring a canvas bag to the supermarket, take my reusable bottle rather than to buy plastic, and tonight I'm wearing a sustainable dress.”

During her short-lived tenure as first wife, Carrie was more consistent in pursuing her enduring goals.

However, for her last hurrah at the 48th G7 summit, she opted for a white two-piece suit from The Deck which usually costs around £2,500.