From the delicacy of the hands grazing the fabric, ensuring no thread is out of place, to the poetic rhythm in the movement of arms and fingers, and the deep concentration in the eyes of the women who devote themselves to every detail, handcraft remains unparalleled in its precision and artistry. At its heart,…
Helena Christensen, her mother, and CarolinaK designer Carolina Kleinma traveled to Peru together for the Mamacita collection. CarolinaK Carolina Kleinman launched her sustainable fashion brand, Carolina K, in 2005, back when eco-friendly clothing was just emerging and fast fashion was gaining a chokehold on consumers. Since then fast fashion has created literal mountains of clothing,…
Ugo Mozie had been working in the fashion industry for nearly a decade when he stumbled upon a life-changing family lore. At 25, the Nigerian American celebrity fashion stylist, turned fashion PR director, turned designer of the recently launched fashion brand Eleven Sixteen, discovered that his family tree was rich with a lineage of successful…
Luxury fashion’s eco-friendly image is cracking as a new report raised concerns about where our handbags come from. The case highlights how major fashion brands may be fueling environmental harm — even when promoting “sustainable” products. What’s happening? London-based nonprofit Earthsight traced Coach’s European leather suppliers to ranches and slaughterhouses linked to illegal deforestation in…