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Inginious Clothing Co.: Your Circular Workwear Solution

      What they make: Tops, Shirts, Pants/Trousers, Dresses. Where to buy: www.inginiousclothing.com Sustainable fashion under ₹5,000. Started in 2021 by Gini Jain, Inginious Clothing targets the formal wear market. As a sustainable brand, it promises to deliver playful workwear whilst keeping the sensibilities of the urbane Indian in mind. A by women, for […]

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The International Accord, Remake, Levi’s and the power of engaged citizenship

The International Accord for Health & Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry is the updated avatar of the Bangladesh Accord, which terminated last year. The Bangladesh Accord, in itself, was a huge win for the millions of garment workers who, for decades, had worked in sweatshops. But with the Bangladesh Accord having reached term,

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Chamar India: Luxury gets a green makeover:

What they make: Handbags, backpacks, wallets and belts. Where to buy: https://chamar.in In India, ‘Chamar’ is an ethnic slur used for the Dalit communities that have traditionally worked with leather and in tanneries, ostracized by the caste system. Chamar India, or Chamar Studio as they also call themselves, aims to reclaim the word and use

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Tamarind Chutney: Slow fashion meets every day wear.

What they make: Womenswear: Tops, Bottoms, Dresses, Outerwear, Sarees, Stoles and Accessories; Menswear: Shirts, Ties, Jackets and Accessories. Where to buy: www.tamarindchutney.in STRIVING TO BE SUSTAINABLE, EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. Started by two school friends in the summer of 2019, Tamarind Chutney was born with a simple belief: The planet matters, and so do

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The Summer House: Circular, artisan-centric womenswear

What they make: Tops, Pants, Jackets, Skirts,Co-ord sets, Dresses, Nightwear,Swimwear. Where to buy: thesummerhouse.in Founded in 2015, by Shivangini Padhiyar and Rekha Datla, The Summer House brings together Padhiyar’s memory of a much simpler and organic lifestyle from her childhood with Datla’s philosophy of ‘we are what we choose’. With a passion to build upon

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No.Na.Mé Makings: Gender-neutral, ethical fashion accessories

What they make: Neckpieces, Bodypieces, Rings, Hand accessories. Where to buy: www.nonamejewelry.in A minimalist brand, No Na Mé, founded by Smruti Mathisekaran in 2020, creates gender-neutral fashion accessories with a geometrical aesthetic. Their products are DIY and multi-functional, breaking away from stereotypes, and are designed to be an expression of individuality. Presented with India’s Best

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