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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The new year is upon us. New beginnings. New resolutions. But also… New clothes for that New Year’s Eve party. Or, maybe not? According to a Euromonitor International report, the average piece of clothing is worn only seven times, before it is discarded. This is especially true of occasion wear. These are hardly ever worn
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
Location: Punjab region Phulkari, made up of two Punjabi words ‘phul’ meaning flower and ‘kari’ meaning work, translates to flower work or floral work. It is a unique technique of embroidery usually spun on charkhas, and is common to shawls and odhanis/odhnis (headscarves). Dating back to the 15th century, the tradition of handmade phulkari embroidery is
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‘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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When my mother passed, she left behind not just her legacy, but a crazy number of saris! My daughter and I had our pick. I donated many of them. Even turned a few into kurtas and dresses for myself. But there were still more. I was talking to my friend, Jayashree Hatangadi, when she mentioned
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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