Should we be buying leather? This is a very complicated topic, especially for us, in India. When I think of leather, I think of my gorgeous, handcrafted Pakistani mojaris. Or of my super-comfortable, super-versatile Kolhapuri chappals. And then there is a most precious possession: A black leather handbag that was once my grandmother’s. On a […]
Rebecca Cappelli’s Slay, a euphemism as good as any, revealed the ugly truth behind fashion’s ‘natural materials’. The most heartbreaking for me, personally, was the reality of the leather industry. From the inhuman treatment of the animals to the harmful effects this industry poses on the people employed by it, the documentary ignited something in
Set in a colourful backdrop, with Bollywood’s It girl Jacqueline Fernandes setting the screen on fire, Badhshah’s Genda Phool has all the makings of a hit number. Not too long back, it was a constant feature, being blasted at weddings, festivals, parties, any celebration, anytime, anywhere. People were hooked! But what is little known is that Badshah had,
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Disposed of clothing from North America and Europe routinely ends up in the Global South, most commonly in Ghana, India and Chile. Trash from the Global North making its way into our backyards isn’t just a sign of neo-imperialism, but also telling of our mindless consumption patterns. If these shocking pictures don’t make you reconsider
‘Movies can and do have tremendous influence in shaping young lives in the realm of entertainment towards the ideals and objectives of normal adulthood.’ —Walt Disney We can’t help but agree with Walt Disney. Films, though perceived as entertainment, give us insights that may otherwise be hard to come by. And some films navigate that
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On 20th October, fast fashion giant Zara announced its entry into resale and repair, with Zara Pre-Owned. The programme, which launches on the 3rd of November, aims to enable shoppers to repair damaged items or get rid of unwanted items, through an online booking service or in-store. While this is definitely an interesting move towards
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The most sustainable piece of clothing is the one in your wardrobe, sure, but what if it’s a garment you no longer wear—or have never worn? According to Livia Firth, founder of Eco-Age, you need to wear a garment at least 30 times to be able to offset the carbon footprint incurred from its production.
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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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Shampoo bottles, soft drink bottles, chips packets, cling film, bubble wrap, food takeaway containers, hangers… What do these have in common? Plastic! These single-use products make up the largest sector of plastic—manufactured as well as wasted. As of today, there is about 8.3 billion tons of plastic in the world—some 6.3 billion tons of that,
Nine years ago, today, on the 24th of April 2013, the Rana Plaza factory, in Dhaka, collapsed. 1,138 people were killed and over 2,500 were injured. In the aftermath of this disaster, the movement called Fashion Revolution was born in the UK. Today, Fashion Revolution is an organization with a global presence, advocating for a
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