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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
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Diarrablu Sustainable Collection From Senegal

Diarrablu now offers sustainable fashion made in Senegal from leftover fabrics, organic cotton, lyocell, and cupro. The brand's environmentally friendly collection includes jumpsuits, dresses, and shoes. Diarra Bousso launched her... Read More
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Second-Hand Clothing is Much More Than a Sustainable Trend

Second-hand clothing may seem like the latest trend for sustainable fashion. But buying and selling old clothes isn't new, even if these eco-friendly practices have been rising in popularity recently.... Read More
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Ethletic Sustainable Sneakers Tip Factory Workers

Ethletic makes socially responsible and environmentally friendly sneakers with its garment factory workers in Pakistan in mind. The German brand partnered with Tip Me to allow its customer to directly... Read More
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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
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Vagabond Shoemakers Recycles Post-Consumer Shoes

The Swedish shoe brand Vagabond Shoemakers recycles used shoes to reduce waste thanks to innovations. You can bring your old shoes to your nearest Vagabond store for reuse or recycling.... Read More
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Zalora Partners With Vestiaire Collective

Fashion retailer Zalora just closed a partnership with Vestiaire Collective to offer used designer items on its online platform. The eCommerce giant announced the partnership in May 2020. Zalora is... Read More
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Fashion Week is Moving to Frankfurt

After Paris, London, Milan, and New York, Fashion Week used to take place in Berlin every year as well. Germany's main Fashion Week event is moving from Berlin to Frankfurt... Read More
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My Best Posts on Minimalism You Need to Read

Minimalism is a movement that strips everything down, going back to the essentials to achieve simplicity. Minimalist fashion promotes single materials, clean cuts, simple shapes, and classic silhouettes to rediscover... Read More
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How Big Should Your Wardrobe Be

  An oversized wardrobe is overwhelming and stressful. If you are a hoarder like me, you don't like to get rid of clothes. But sometimes, it's necessary to declutter for... Read More
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The Ultimate Sustainable Fashion Resources

Sustainability is the change needed in the fashion industry. It's currently gaining popularity among conscious consumers. And fashion companies are starting to adopt more sustainable practices when producing apparel and... Read More
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The Advantages of Linen for Clothing

Cotton is still the most widely used fiber for clothing. It's cheap and mass-produced around the world. What about linen clothes? Linen fabric is much more expensive but has amazing... Read More
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Fast Fashion Abusive Water Consumption

The textile and apparel industry affects the global water crisis in multiple ways. It pollutes rivers and oceans massively all over the world with plastics and toxic chemicals. And so... Read More
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Passion for Sustainable Fashion Lead Students Curriculum Choices

Creating more sustainability in the fashion industry is one of the most urgent issues of our time. And it guides students around the world when choosing which degree to pursue.... Read More
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The Rise of Slow Fashion

Fashion brands and retailers have prioritized profits and growth over sustainability and fairness for far too long. Fast fashion encourages a culture of instant gratification and mindless consumption. The rise... Read More
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Barbara Meier Ambassador for Fair Fashion

Barbara Meier is a famous German fashion model, actress, author, and ambassador for fair fashion. She rose in the public eye by winning the second season of Germany's Next Topmodel... Read More
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Upcycled Clothing: a Vector for Creativity Among Fashion Students

Students from fashion schools around the world learn about the importance of sustainability in the textile and apparel industry. Upcycling clothes is one of the best ways to boost their... Read More
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Sustainability Still Going Strong During The Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has a huge negative impact on the economy, jobs, and livelihood of many people around the world. The coronavirus creates an unprecedented worldwide crisis that puts the... Read More
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Getting Rid of Clothes After Weight Loss

Our body weight fluctuates over time and old clothes might not fit anymore. It's a very common problem to have clothes that are too big or too small, especially after... Read More
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How to Choose The Best Clothing Fabric For You

What is the best fabric type for your clothing? There are so many choices and qualities to consider to find the perfect fit for your figure, fashion taste, and lifestyle.... Read More
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The Nu Wardrobe Affordable Clothes Sharing App

Meet The Nu Wardrobe (Nuw), affordable clothes sharing app and community founded in Dublin Ireland, that aims to enjoy fashion while reducing waste. Clothes swapping has become a very popular... Read More
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Is Rayon Better Than Cotton

Cotton is one of the most widely used fibers for textiles around the world. It makes strong, soft, breathable, and natural fabrics for clothing but it also harms the environment.... Read More
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Accelerating Sustainability in the Fashion Industry After COVID-19

The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), and Higg Co jointly published a new report on April 20th, 2020, titled Weaving a Better Future: Rebuilding a More Sustainable... Read More
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COS Active New Workout and Gym Wear Collection

COS, the Swedish fashion brand, is launching is its new activewear collection, mostly made of eco-friendly materials, such as organic cotton, recycled polyester, and recycled nylon. Whether you're looking to... Read More
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Wolfhound & Elk: an Irish Sportswear Brand with a Sustainable Agenda

Wolfhound & Elk just launched on social media. It's a sustainable Irish sportswear company that designs and manufactures performance sportswear in an ethical, sustainable, and responsible fashion. Wolfhound & Elk... Read More
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