And it is not just clothing waste: waste-water discharge, plastic waste and the release of toxic dyes into the ecosystem also tarnish the fashion industry’s image. Biodegradable, non-toxic and non-allergenic natural dyes offer a clean alternative. And some might be surprised by Mother Nature’s vast palette: Lam works with 440 tones of natural dyes, including … Read more
Home Lifestyle Kareena Kapoor Khan Re-Wears Her Wedding Reception Gold Necklace at Ambani-Radhika Merchant’s Pre-Wedding Bash – See Pics For Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s Day 3 pre-wedding celebrations, Bebo styled her look designed by Ritu Kumar, repeating her choker necklace from her wedding reception. Kareena Kapoor Shines in Repeated Polki Neckpiece From Her Wedding … Read more
Only 20 per cent of textiles are collected for reuse or recycling globally, and almost 60 per cent of all clothing material is actually plastic. Workers produce garments at a workshop in China. Photo: Getty Images However, experts say naming and shaming those who own synthetic clothing is not the right course of action. “It’s … Read more
The word “affordable,” however, is difficult to cookie-cut and is completely dependent on individual circumstances. One blatantly clear thing is that the pieces, which you’ll find via the brands we’ve hand-picked below, will likely never appear “affordable” when you compare them to their high-street counterparts, the retail giants that can (and do) sell dresses for … Read more
The couture house, which Crociani founded in 2017, specialises in “ecological, ethical, sustainable art-to-wear” creations. Presented in Aelis Couture’s spring/summer 2023 runway shows, its tutu creations will also be displayed by the Paris Opera Ballet. Photo: Aelis As a designation, haute couture – “high dressmaking” in French – is protected by the Fédération de la … Read more
“The scale of the decarbonisation challenge completely dwarfs the funds available,” says Vidhura Ralapanawe, executive vice-president of Hong Kong-based fashion manufacturer Epic Group. A textile factory in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, that produces for the German market. Photo: Getty Images Epic – which makes clothes in Bangladesh, Jordan and Ethiopia – has been at the forefront … Read more
