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Sustainable fashion icon: Kate Middleton
The Princess of Wales is known for her trendsetting fashion looks. She exudes charm, luxury, but more than anything, she is breaking stereotypes and how. And, that’s exactly what caught...
Fashion and the SDGs: An arts contest by Fashion Revolution India
It’s been 10 years since one of fashion’s largest human tragedies took place, at the Rana Plaza in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Every year since, Fashion Revolution, the world’s largest organization advocating...
Should we be buying leather?
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...
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,...
