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Everything Indonesia Webinar About Sustainable Fashion

A new webinar series called Everything Indonesia held by Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) started on June 23rd, 2020. It hosts discussions on sustainable fashion with leaders of the textile and... Read More

Posted on Jul 16, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Top 10 Books About The Fast Fashion Disaster

Fast fashion a highly successful and global phenomenon. It has gained massive popularity over the last 20 years and is now everywhere. But it has a very detrimental impact on... Read More

Posted on Jul 14, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Emma Watson About Her New Role on The Sustainability Committee

Emma Watson was appointed Chair of the Sustainability Committee of Kering Group's Board of Directors previously this year. She is a famous British actress, model, and activist, fervent supporter of... Read More

Posted on Jul 13, 2020 By Alex Assoune

How to Slow Down Fast Fashion

The fashion industry is the second-largest polluting industry in the world. The rise of fast fashion over the last 20 years is responsible for its massive growth but also its... Read More

Posted on Jul 12, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Trash The Runway Recycled Couture Fashion Show

Trash the Runway - Recycled Couture is putting on a fashion show for students in grades 6-12 with sustainability in mind. The annual event is organized by the Common Threads... Read More

Posted on Jul 08, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Fast Fashion Animal Cruelty They Don't Want You to See

To protect the planet, people, and animals, you should quit fast fashion. The global textile and apparel industry kills billions of animals every year. Fast fashion is cruel toward animals... Read More

Posted on Jul 07, 2020 By Alex Assoune

EU Green Recovery Plan in the Textile, Apparel, and Footwear Industry

The Policy Hub just published a proposal to lead the apparel and footwear industry towards a green recovery post-COVID-19 crisis. Titled "Proposal for an EU Green Recovery Plan in the... Read More

Posted on Jul 03, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Ethical Fashion Podcast by the Ethical Fashion Initiative

The Ethical Fashion Initiative (EFI) is launching a brand new podcast on sustainability in the fashion industry. Called “Ethical Fashion”, it aims to demonstrate how fashion can be a force... Read More

Posted on Jul 02, 2020 By Alex Assoune

How Long Does Rayon Take to Biodegrade

Rayon is one of the most common fabrics used in the fashion world, alongside cotton and polyester. It's a semi-synthetic fabric or man-made cellulosic fiber. There are many different types... Read More

Posted on Jul 02, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Redress Gets New Headquarters in Hong Kong

Environmental NGO Redress working to reduce waste in the fashion industry just moved into a new headquarter in Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong. Sham Shui Po is an area of... Read More

Posted on Jul 01, 2020 By Alex Assoune

NYFW Fashinnovation Talks About Sustainable Fashion

The 5th edition of NYFW Fashinnovation Talks will take place 100% online on September 10th, 2020. The event showcases industry leaders from all around the world discussing sustainable fashion. Fashion... Read More

Posted on Jun 30, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Sustainable Fashion Helps Against Racism

Fighting for more sustainability in the fashion industry also contributes to overcoming racism. Sustainable fashion also includes social sustainability, the concept behind social equality, responsibility, and justice. Fashion brands and... Read More

Posted on Jun 29, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Fashion Cannot Survive Without Sustainability Post-COVID-19

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, the global fashion industry is sinking. Sustainability is now more important than ever for fashion to stay relevant after the COVID-19 crisis.... Read More

Posted on Jun 28, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Pros And Cons of Hemp for Fashion

Hemp is one of the most environmentally friendly fibers in the world. It's a great material to create comfortable textiles and beautiful fashion. It has amazing qualities but also a... Read More

Posted on Jun 27, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Sustainable Fashion Matterz Platform Makes a Difference

Meet online platform Sustainable Fashion Matterz making a difference in the global textile and apparel industry. Sustainability is one of the most important issues of our time, especially in the fashion industry.... Read More

Posted on Jun 27, 2020 By Alex Assoune

What's the Difference Between Flax And Linen

Sustainable fabrics are very important in the fashion world today. Flax and linen are great options to create beautiful, soft, cool, and durable clothing that also protects the environment. Linen... Read More

Posted on Jun 26, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Fashion Cannot Become Sustainable Without Diversity

Diversity is one of the key components of sustainable fashion. Social sustainability is the least understood but most crucial part of sustainable development. Systemic racism also exists in the fashion... Read More

Posted on Jun 24, 2020 By Alex Assoune

The Youngest Generation Choose Sustainable Fashion

Fashion used to slow, local, and expensive before the rise of fast fashion over the last 20 years. But clothing pieces lasted a lot longer and old textiles were often... Read More

Posted on Jun 21, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Why is Hemp Better Than Cotton

Hemp and cotton are both natural plant fibers. But natural doesn't necessarily mean environmentally friendly and sustainable. The fashion industry uses cotton massively to make stylish clothing and accessories much... Read More

Posted on Jun 20, 2020 By Alex Assoune

The Coronavirus Crisis is Killing the Old Fashion Industry

The coronavirus crisis is accelerating change in the fashion industry. Apparel and footwear brands have to face consumers' demand for more sustainability and digitalization. Huge fast fashion stores like Zara... Read More

Posted on Jun 19, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Reformation Accused of Discrimination Donates $500,000 to Charity

At the beginning of June 2020, the sustainable women's clothing and accessories brand Reformation was accused of discrimination by a former employee, Elle Santiago. Elle has been working in an... Read More

Posted on Jun 17, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Fashion Revolution Zambia for a Sustainable Fashion Industry

The Fashion Revolution Foundation is now equipped with a Zambian group of passionate innovators, entrepreneurs, media, and fashion experts from Zambia. The foundation is a nonprofit organization and registered charity... Read More

Posted on Jun 16, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Fashion Must Become Sustainable Without Consumers Demand

Fashion is one of the most polluting industries in the world. It's responsible for excessive waste, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. Garment mass-production and consumption releases toxic chemicals, untreated wastewater,... Read More

Posted on Jun 15, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Emilia George Makes Maternity Wear Cool With Sustainability

Emilia George makes sustainable maternity and nursing wear with natural and breathable materials. The brand designs its clothes to shine for all stages of motherhood: during and after pregnancy, at... Read More

Posted on Jun 13, 2020 By Alex Assoune

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