Natural dyeing: what are the advantages of bacterial pigments?
“Designing with nature, not against it, requires alternative practices and new tools".. British designer and scientist Charlotte Werth has come up with a new approach to natural dyeing: "Moving Pigments". This revolutionary project aims to extend and automate the process
Better Cotton revolutionises the cotton sector with a traceability solution
The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) has just announced the launch of a traceability solution which it describes as a revolutionary for the fashion and textile industries. "This solution, developed over three years, offers complete visibility of the cotton's journey through
Is Africa the future world leader in fashion?
The UNESCO has just unveiled a report dedicated to the fashion industry in Africa. It shows that the continent has everything it takes to become a world leader in the sector, provided that industry players and the fashion ecosystem receive
Cashmere and sustainability: what you need to know
Model Gigi Hadid has just launched her own cashmere brand, Guest in Residence at Paris Fashion Week. Creating a brand is all very well, but to do it properly, you have to make sure it's ethical and sustainable
Milan Fashion Week : the WSO returns with its ethical and sustainable showroom
The World Sustainability Organization is returning to Milan Fashion Week from 19 to 25 September with its fourth "Ethical & Sustainable Showroom" and a new project entitled "Beyond the Claim". What is the WSO ? The World Sustainability Organization (WSO) is an
Discover 3 top brands seen at Who’s Next
Here are three committed fashion brands from France, India and South Korea ! PELMEL PARIS (France) Pelmel Paris is a young, ultra-feminine upcycling brand, founded by Chloé Bruandet, which uses dormant stocks of fabrics from Haute Couture houses. The models on
Casadei x Agora Ibiza : fully recycled summer bags
The Italian shoe brand, Casadei, takes its first steps towards sustainability by creating a capsule of bags exclusively for the concept store of the Six Senses hotel in Ibiza: Ágora. Made from 100 percent recycled yarn, the 24 personalized tote bags
The Sustainable Fashion Communication Playbook : 8 points to remember
How can you best communicate when you are an actor of change in the fashion industry? Whether you are a committed brand, a manufacturer, a communications and marketing agency, an influencer or a media, communication remains a fundamental tool for
Curve Paris, the new Resort Summer concept store
It's summer, finally! Paris is switching to summer time to offer us a Resort Summer experience! Paradise beach atmosphere and turquoise waters all in subtle and sensual veils to discover the most beautiful and innovative in swimwear, lingerie, accessories and
Why is Lyocell a sustainable fibre?
Lyocell is a textile fibre considered to be particularly durable. If you look at the labels and compositions of today's new fashion and sports collections, you'll often notice the presence of Lyocell. But what does this have to do with