Some do it out of habit or nostalgia. “For example, they have been using a wallet for many years and are so used to its design that it’s part of them now. Now that it is worn with age, they are frustrated they cannot find the same one off the shelf anymore,” she explained. Some … Read more
And it is not just clothing waste: waste-water discharge, plastic waste and the release of toxic dyes into the ecosystem also tarnish the fashion industry’s image. Biodegradable, non-toxic and non-allergenic natural dyes offer a clean alternative. And some might be surprised by Mother Nature’s vast palette: Lam works with 440 tones of natural dyes, including … Read more
Only 20 per cent of textiles are collected for reuse or recycling globally, and almost 60 per cent of all clothing material is actually plastic. Workers produce garments at a workshop in China. Photo: Getty Images However, experts say naming and shaming those who own synthetic clothing is not the right course of action. “It’s … Read more
The CEO of In The Style, an online fashion retailer that generated £57.3 million in revenue in the 12 months to the end of March 2022, Adam Frisby, has stepped down. Frisby founded the company 10 years ago in his bedroom, at just 25 years old, after he earned a small profit from re-selling dresses … Read more
The couture house, which Crociani founded in 2017, specialises in “ecological, ethical, sustainable art-to-wear” creations. Presented in Aelis Couture’s spring/summer 2023 runway shows, its tutu creations will also be displayed by the Paris Opera Ballet. Photo: Aelis As a designation, haute couture – “high dressmaking” in French – is protected by the Fédération de la … Read more
“The scale of the decarbonisation challenge completely dwarfs the funds available,” says Vidhura Ralapanawe, executive vice-president of Hong Kong-based fashion manufacturer Epic Group. A textile factory in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, that produces for the German market. Photo: Getty Images Epic – which makes clothes in Bangladesh, Jordan and Ethiopia – has been at the forefront … Read more
