2020 was not the best year for clothes, at least for new ones. Consumer spending on new items fell by a record 79% in April 2020, at the start of the pandemic. Those of us lucky enough to work remotely didn’t have much of a reason to buy new wardrobe items. Homewear is the only […]
Upcycling can rightfully be called the primary trend of 2021. So, clothes made by reworking old things have already appeared in the collections of famous brands. Upcycling is one way to give new life to things that have lost their appearance and to draw attention to the problem of overconsumption and overproduction. The point is […]
In order to protect nature, we’ve got to not only sign a petition or use organic materials: we have to consume less. One of the ways of doing it is to buy a stylish outfit. It helps you save your own money and protect the environment. Fashionable clothes can be cheap, says Egor Voronkin, Ukrainian […]
Sustainability has become a buzzword in the fashion industry recently. Due to the environmental impact of fast fashion, labels across the world — and in the Middle East — are trying their best to be more sustainable by using eco-friendly fabrics and cutting their number of collections they release per year. However, Lebanese designer Erique […]
Fast fashion threatens the future of the planet. The Independent journalist Sara Young talked to industry experts to learn how different fabrics affect the environment. Let’s check what they propose. Oversized leather jackets and light cotton dresses are the staple of many wardrobes. But do we really know how our favorite fashions affect the environment? […]
