In the early 2000s, fashion was a glittering mishmash of low-rise jeans, velour tracksuits and bedazzled everything—a style dubbed Y2K after the millennium bug scare that never quite materialized. Fast forward to 2025, and this aesthetic is roaring back, captivating a new generation and reshaping wardrobes worldwide. Gen Z, in particular, is mining thrift stores…
Omaha Fashion Week, the event’s owner Brook Hudson and producer Mary Reynolds-Secher and the fashion designer Kelli Molczyk have issued a joint statement regarding the controversy that upended last winter’s event. During Molczyk’s show on Feb. 28, which was part of OFW, some attendees took offense for what has been described as an apparent swastika on…
Collective Fashion Justice showcases its collaboration between Caxacori Studio and the Awajún community to create sustainable bio-leather, presenting its possibilities at Copenhagen Fashion Week. Their exhibition at Copenhagen Fashion Week’s Creative Hub (hosted at Nikolaj Kunsthal art gallery) showcases unique garments and accessories by international designers, including: Marimekko, Mozhdeh Matin, AERON, ASK Scandinavia, and Serena…
In a move that underscores the accelerating fusion of artificial intelligence and fashion design, Singapore-based software company Browzwear has acquired Amsterdam’s Lalaland.ai, a startup specializing in AI-generated models for the apparel industry. The deal, announced this week for an undisclosed amount, positions Browzwear to bolster its digital tools for clothing creation, potentially transforming how brands…
Hakan Karaosman trailblazer in the sustainability fashion space Contributed by Hakan Karaosman Dr. Hakan Karaosman did not inherit his authority on fashion from glossy runways or brand legacies. He earned it, thread by thread by starting in a small home where his mother sewed garments to keep the family afloat. Today, as a globally recognized…
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…