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Great Lakes Thrift Store Opens up on Kalamazoo Mall

A new vintage clothing store Great Lakes Thrift is opening up on the Kalamazoo Mall in southern Michigan. It offers a great selection of T-shirts, jeans, sweaters, and accessories for... Read More

Posted on Jul 05, 2020 By Alex Assoune

10 Essential Thoughts to Buy Better Fashion in 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has a huge negative impact on the economy, jobs, and livelihood of many people around the world. It hits the global textile and apparel industry hard with... Read More

Posted on Jul 04, 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

How to Tell if Clothes Are Cheaply Made or High-Quality

The rise of fast fashion over the last 20 years made us consumers consider clothing as disposable commodities. The overproduction and overconsumption of cheaply made clothes create massive amounts of... Read More

Posted on Jul 01, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Ethical Fashion Market Reaches USD 16.8 Billion in 2032

The global ethical fashion market is expected to reach USD 16.8 Billion by 2032 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6% from 2027, according to the recent report... Read More

Posted on Jun 29, 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

10 Essential Questions to Ask About Sustainable Fashion

Before buying any new clothing, ask the following questions to make sure it's sustainable fashion. If you cannot find an answer yourself, ask the fashion brand or retailer you plan... 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

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

Lanasia Sustainable Swimwear Made by Women for Women

Lanasia is a new sustainable swimwear brand made by women for women. Two sisters Lisa-Maria and Anna-Sophia Beck from Ruggell Liechtenstein are proving that sustainability can be sexy. The designer... Read More

Posted on Jun 26, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Zalando Aims to Only Sell Eco-friendly Brands

Zalando announced that it will only retail eco-friendly labels by 2023. This change is huge progress towards improving the fashion industry as a whole. It will play a key role in... Read More

Posted on Jun 25, 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

Gucci Owner Kering Appoints Emma Watson to Its Board

Emma Watson has joined the Kering group's board of directors to promote sustainable fashion, as announced by the company earlier in June 2020. Didi Chuxing president Jean Liu Qing and... Read More

Posted on Jun 23, 2020 By Alex Assoune

Communication And Collaboration Are Keys to Sustainable Fashion

The COVID-19 crisis has brought the fashion industry to its knees. To survive, textile and apparel companies must adapt to the shift in consumers' demand for sustainability. The fashion industry... Read More

Posted on Jun 22, 2020 By Alex Assoune

20 Tips to Clean Your Closet In Under 15 Minutes

Getting organized is a great feeling. It has many advantages such as less stress, more time, and space. But it's also overwhelming sometimes. With a few small steps, you can... Read More

Posted on Jun 22, 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

Veja The Sustainable Sneakers You Didn't Know You Needed

Veja is a French fashion brand supplying ecological sneakers, bags, and accessories to 1,800 retailers in 45 countries. It creates shoes with organic materials, fair trade sourcing, and transparency. Many... 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

How Often Should You Change Your Clothes

I used to change my outfit many times per day before I went from fast-fashion obsessed to following a slow approach to fashion. I now wash my clothes and buy... Read More

Posted on Jun 19, 2020 By Alex Assoune

10 Ways to Tell It's Time to Donate Your Clothes

Whether you feel like you have too many clothes and want to declutter, or you are moving out to a new place, it's time to go through your clothes and... Read More

Posted on Jun 18, 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

What is the Purpose of Upcycling Fashion

The fashion industry is one of the largest polluters globally. It produces massive amounts of waste, pollution, and carbon emissions every year. Upcycling fashion is one opportunity for fashion lovers... Read More