Kaveh Najafian (Studio Contingency Plans): “Nature is my vital source of inspiration”
Kaveh Najafian is the visionnary founder of Studio Contingency Plans. Born in Tehran (Iran), he now innovates from Hamburg, where he fuses architectural precision with artistic sensibility across several disciplines, including design, sculpture and fashion. In this interview for Pearls
Vegan silks : What are the different types ?
A new wind is blowing with the advent of vegan silk also known as plant silk or ethical silk. This innovative alternative to traditional silk, which traditionally requires the rearing and often the sacrifice of thousands of silkworms, is gaining
“Made in Italy”: a day of tribute to Italian craftsmanship and innovation
Today marks an important milestone in the calendar of Italian culture and commerce, with the inauguration of a day dedicated to Made in Italy. The event showcases the craftsmanship, creativity and innovation that define Italy's commercial landscape, particularly in the
GOTS makes certification easier for small businesses
In an innovative move to make fashion more sustainable and ethical, the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) has officially launched the Controlled Supply Chain Scheme (CSCS). This new system is designed to remove the financial and administrative barriers that have
Elise Sormani (Change Maker) : “Africa is clearly not the world’s dustbin”
Elise Sormani is French and has lived in Cape Town (South Africa) for ten years, where she works on sustainable transition and the alignment of the economy with natural ecosystems, justice and social equity. After starting out in marketing in
Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris 2024 : promoting sustainable fashion
From February 5 to 7, Texworld and Apparel Sourcing Paris welcomed nearly 8,000 international visitors to the Parc des Expositions at Porte de Versailles to discover the offerings of 1,300 exhibitors from 25 countries. The event highlighted the crucial importance
Icebreaker: 96.14% plastic-free and a commitment to regenerative agriculture
In a world where environmental excellence is becoming a key objective for brands, Icebreaker is setting itself apart with an unusual but profoundly inspiring announcement. In its ambitious quest to become 100 percent plastic-free, the New Zealand brand reveals that
Drought: to what extent is fashion responsible?
In Catalonia, a state of drought emergency was declared yesterday. A mid-winter drought that has been raging since autumn 2020, with an overall precipitation deficit of 500 millimeters, leading to unprecedented water stress. Today, Catalans consume only 200 liters of
Natural plant and animal fibers: what are they?
The history of natural fibers is as old as humanity itself, dating back to 24,000 B.C. These fibers, used by our ancestors to clothe themselves and decorate their homes, come from three main sources: plant, animal and mineral. Today, although
Organic Cotton Colours : “We are a reference in organic and regenerative cotton”
Partner content Santi Mallorquí and Santi Ribera are CEO and Executive Director respectively of Organic Cotton Colours (OCC), an international company dedicated to the production of organic and regenerative cotton. OCC was founded in 1992 by Angel Sanchez, a visionary of