Osman Yousefzada’s starting point for his spring/summer 2022 collection was asking himself, “what happened to last season’s clothes” as he moves towards creating clothes with a purpose beyond satisfying commercial demand. The result was what the designer calls a “journey into biodegradable clothing” and a capsule collection of 15 looks made from...
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Levi Strauss & Co. has announced the release of its first annual sustainability report, outlining company disclosures to meet stakeholder needs and detailing its commitments to transparency. The company’s sustainability strategy centres around three main categories, including climate, consumption and community. In a broad sense, the report...
23 Sep 2021
Cruelty-free accessories brand Miomojo has branched out into yoga wear. The Kind yoga collection is made in Italy and consists of a leggings and top set made out of breathable, recycled fabrics, a sweatshirt and two yoga bags. The Kind yoga collection consists of a leggings and top combo, made of soft, eco-sustainable nylon that has been...
British-American fashion designer Harris Reed presented his first physical salon-style show on the closing day of London Fashion Week, taking on perceptions of masculinity and femininity with his evocative and artistic approach to fashion. Reed, a twenty-five-year-old Central Saint Martins graduate, has catapulted to fashion fame with his...
22 Sep 2021
Second-hand fashion platform Vestiaire Collective has secured 210 million dollars in fresh fundraising as it continues to establish itself as one of the major players in the red-hot resale market. The latest funding - which included participation from two new investors, SoftBank Group Corp and Generation Investment Management - raises the...
In partnership with Infinited Fibre Company, American brand Wrangler has announced it will be incorporating the regenerated, recyclable fibre Infinna into its new autumn collection. Produced using textile waste, Infinna replaces the cotton used in denim, allowing clothing to be continuously recycled while using less water in the production...
21 Sep 2021
British charity The Vegan Society has released a new report, dubbed “The Rise of Vegan Fashion”, which highlights the growing importance of leather alternatives in the fashion industry. Our main take away from it? Over 70 per cent of the 1,000 customers surveyed say they would be ready to spend more money on plant-based leathers over...
20 Sep 2021
Copenhagen fashion brand Ganni has launched a new season collection made entirely from upcycled and reprocessed materials from past Ganni pieces. In the collection consisting of 22 styles, the label looked towards a “responsible transition into the new season” using unused rolls of fabrics and unsold garments reworked into completely new items....
16 Sep 2021
Enel Green Power North America, together with sportswear apparel company Lululemon, has announced it has signed a virtual power purchase agreement with the brand to further the label’s goal of sourcing 100 percent renewable electricity. The energy purchase agreement enables the brand to power its 360 stores, six offices and five distribution...
Collina Strada chose the Brooklyn Grange’s rooftop garden to return to New York Fashion Week after lockdown to share its spring/summer 2022 collection as a tribute to Y2K skater girls. This was a catwalk show full of energy, with many of the models walking the catwalk two-by-two while laughing, hugging one another and even plucking carrots from...
International environmental organisation Canopy has added more than 400 brands and retailers to its fashion and forest conservation initiative, CanopyStyle that aims to transform the fashion industry’s viscose supply chain. More than 3.2 billion trees are cut down every year, explains Canopy, many from the world’s most vital ecosystems, to make...
Colombian sociologist, designer and multidisciplinary artist, Claudia Gontovnik dedicates her work to fair and sustainable fashion. Born in the city of Barranquilla, she is now based in Miami, United States, where she creates unique garments that each hold important social commentary. With prices sitting between 395 dollars and 1,200 dollars,...
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