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…
Students in New Mexico State University’s Fashion Merchandising and Design program were ready to rock their 2025 sustainable fashion designs on the runway for their fifth annual fashion show. The event took place April 17, in the heart of NMSU’s Las Cruces campus, the Aggie Lounge at Corbett Center Student Union. This year’s theme was…
PARIS, April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — French artist Eugène Riconneaus unveils ER Ocean Recherche, a pioneering project at the intersection of material design, biotechnology, and environmental responsibility. Inspired by biomimicry, this initiative transforms one of the ocean’s most overlooked resources—marine biomass—into innovative and sustainable materials. ER Ocean Recherche is debuting with the launch of its first two…
For many luxury shoppers, sustainability now rivals exclusivity and artisanal quality on the list of essential criteria when deciding which brands deserve their lucrative patronage. In addition, regulations in some jurisdictions mandate attention to environmental factors. As a result, sustainability is now both a requirement and an opportunity for luxury brands – a factor that…