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5 plant-based leathers you need to know about
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....
Traditional Cultural Expressions: The backbone of the Indigenous community
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...
Have a Sustainably Stylish New Year
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...
Do you know where your discarded clothes go?
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...
Phulkari Embroidery: Origin, designs and techniques
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...
5 top films to learn more about the fashion industry
‘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...
Should we be celebrating Zara’s entry into resale?
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...
Mission Share Forward: Kind, mindful donations
When my mother passed, she left behind not just her legacy, but a crazy number of saris! My daughter and I had...
Thrifting, preloved and sustainability in the secondhand fashion market
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,...
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,...
Upcycling Plastic: A circular approach
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...
Sustainable fashion icon: Billie Eilish
Pop sensation Billie Eilish has been leading the global charts for a while. But what’s caught our attention is her commitment and advocacy for climate change, through her ‘green concerts’....
