Photo Credit: Magnolia Pearl When it comes to clothing, luxury is measured by the number of hours put into a garment’s conception and construction, the care and attention to detail, and the resilience and longevity of the piece. It is the felt sense that what you put on your body carries an intention beyond the…
After a decade-long absence from the official Paris Fashion Week calendar, designer Sakina M’Sa returned with “The Pure,” a collection that marked the launch of hew new M/SA (Makers of Sustainable Aesthetics) line. Ten years ago, M’Sa walked away from the runway following the Rana Plaza tragedy in Bangladesh. She was deeply affected by the…
Guwahati: In a step toward sustainability, a group of women from the Geeta Nagar locality has come together to tackle textile waste by repurposing discarded fabrics into reusable, redecorated items. What began as a personal concern for environmental impact has evolved — under the guidance of resident Jubee Baruwa — into a full-fledged community initiative…
The French Senate has approved a new legislation that puts strict rules on ultra-fast fashion brands like SHEIN and Temu. This bill bans ads for brands that harm the environment and fines those that don’t follow sustainability rules. The goal is to push the fashion industry toward more eco-friendly practices with lower carbon footprint, aiming…
Sustainability in fashion has evolved from a trend into a movement. A wave of companies — from venture capital firms to luxury houses and minimalist retailers — are shaping a future for fashion that prioritizes longevity, circularity, and responsible production. This article explores how fashion giants Stella McCartney, Chloé, and Patagonia, as well as MUJI…
For the past 16 years — pandemic notwithstanding — sustainability experts have gathered in Copenhagen each June for the Global Fashion Summit (GFS), a two-day symposium organised by the Global Fashion Agenda (GFA), spanning panel discussions, closed-door roundtables, an innovation expo and sprawling side events. While the official programme reflects shifting priorities at a higher…
The future of fashion will be grown. getty The fashion industry has made huge strides to address its environmental impact but mainstream media focus has often been fast fashion, clothing manufacturing and human rights. While glossy campaigns tout conscious collections and earth tones, the lesser known challenge is a fibre problem. Most clothes are still…
SHEIN has become one of the biggest names in fast fashion, selling affordable clothes online to customers around the world. The company had revenues of around US$30–32 billion in 2023 and offered nearly 600,000 items for sale at any given time. However, SHEIN is also facing criticisms over its rising carbon footprint and net-zero initiatives. The…
LONDON, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Eco Age, the pioneering sustainability consultancy behind the Green Carpet Fashion Awards, relaunches as a communications agency for future fashion. Attendees of the Green Carpet Fashion Awards have included: Leonardo DiCaprio, Zendaya, Donatella Versace, Cate Blanchett, Naomi Campbell, John Legend, and Tom Ford. The 16-year-old agency, which includes Gucci, Stella…
Mumbai, India: Indian workers sew in clothing factory in Dharavi slum. getty The global fashion industry, valued at $1.7 trillion has elements of mass production, exploitation, and disposability, and it stands as one of the largest polluters and least transparent industries. From fast fashion’s environmental footprint to microplastics found in human bloodstreams, the crisis is…