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.
From celebs taking the sustainable route to material innovations and policy, we’ve put together the most sustainably stylish moments of 2023. Alia Bhatt once again brought out the sustainable fashion icon in her, by rewearing her Sabyasachi wedding sari to receive her National Award for Gangubai Kathiawadi. In a world that normalises buying new for
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From tone deaf campaigns to carbon emitting pop mania, we’re bringing to you moments we wish didn’t happen in fashion history. Taylor Swift has been in the news for her frequent flights. But her private jet isn’t the only thing blowing out massive quantities of carbon. The multiple variations of each of her custom-made tour
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On November 17, 2023, the Earth briefly crossed the 2° warming mark that scientists have been warning us against. Well, can’t say we didn’t see this coming! Climate change is real and this only reminds us of the urgent need to address and tackle the climate crisis, the impact of which is notably visible in
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As the curtain falls on yet another fashion week season, the dazzling lights dim, and the glamour momentarily recedes, let’s take a moment to pause and consider the impact of the bi-annual fashion show circuit. I have been attending fashion weeks ever since I was a design student and these events were our windows into
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Cruelty-free. Vegan. Ethical. What do these terms mean? Do they have something in common? Earlier this year, I happened to watch Slay, a documentary that exposes the behind-the-scenes of the fur, wool and leather industries… how the animals are exploited for trendy garments, and the myths the fashion industry has not only been perpetuating but
The fifth edition of the Circular Design Challenge (CDC) concluded with the Sustainable Fashion Day, at Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI, in New Delhi, on October 12. The event was presented by R|Elan, a fabric brand from the house of Reliance (RIL), in partnership with Lakme Fashion Week and The United Nations India, along with
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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
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