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We’ve been conned! Hear this: Less than one per cent of everything sent in for recycling is actually recycled. The rest is actually landfilled, and in the case of textiles, can end up anywhere, from the Atacama Desert in Chile and the Gulf of Accra in Ghana, to our very own Panipat. About 70 per […]

A few days ago, I deleted the Amazon app from my phone. Turns out, I’m not the only one. Over the last couple of weeks, my social media feed has been buzzing with people talking about how they will no longer patronize certain platforms and brands. The voices are loudest against Shein and Amazon. For

‘Clothes are not going to change the world. The women who wear them will.’ –Anne Klein Sustainability is not a zero-sum-game. Similarly, when it comes to fashion, there is no one-size-fits-all. But what happens when the two worlds collide? We spoke to three stylish women who’re sworn to keeping things sustainable, and discovered that there

Thrifting, Swapping, Borrowing, Renting… What do all of these have in common? Well, these are all different ways you can be a part of the secondhand fashion movement. For years, we have all heard activists argue for a green and clean environment. But how do we achieve that? Second Hand September, a campaign initiated by

The Olympics are on, in full swing. And the Indian squad’s Olympic uniforms have been breaking the internet—for all the wrong reasons. Designed by couturier Tarun Tahiliani, the uniforms of the 300-strong Team India, were unimpressive and poor ambassadors of our rich heritage. Not to mention, they rank unfortunately low on sustainability. Tahiliani has defended

The No New Clothes campaign is spearheaded by Remake, a global organisation advocating for climate, social and gender justice in the fashion industry. The campaign runs from June 1st to September 1st and challenges you to not buy any new clothes for 90 days. Here’s why it matters. It allows you to reset your relationship

When we think of spending a little extra on intimate wear or lingerie, we usually turn to luxury or high-street brands. Most of our daily-use underwear is picked out at multi-department stores, sold in packs of three or five. And, the label will tell you it’s a cotton-blend. But, what exactly does that mean and

Ever felt the urge to splurge on clothes to brighten up your mood? Or spent mindlessly on clothes after a break-up or a fight? We’re all guilty! However, the question this begs is: Does it really make us feel better? Or solve any of our problems? The Oxford Dictionary defines retail therapy as the act

How often have you heard it said that some people can only afford to buy fast fashion, ie, cheap clothing? Sure, not everyone can afford to buy skilfully-crafted exquisite garments. But is fast fashion the answer? Let us consider the defining factors of fast fashion: It’s cheap. It’s poorly made and low in quality. It’s

Have you ever embarked on a non-shopping adventure? Or experimented with just choosing well and making it last? Over the years, fashion has emerged as a powerful means of self-expression. Many use clothing and accessories to express their identity, values and creativity. The essence of fashion goes beyond just styling or keeping up with trends.