Fashion must fight the scourge of dumped clothing clogging landfills
Every year millions of garments are discarded as consumers ditch fast-fashion styles for a new wardrobe. At last the industry is acting – but more has to be done
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Light Encounters: Tasmanian Loro Piana
Who ever said a man can not fly, had little imagination. Tasmanian Loro Piana fabric is crafted using the highest quality fine wools, for an elevated lightness, softness and breathability never before experienced. In Italian, Tasmanian has become a synonym of “light wool fabric” (it says so in the dictionary). This extraordinary worsted fabric takes … Read more
Sustainable style: will Gen Z help the fashion industry clean up its act?
Four years after the Rana Plaza tragedy, a burgeoning collection of cool but ethical brands have launched to target the socially conscious young consumer. But there is still a long way to go
The Hottest Challenges of Summer Fashion
Summer is right around the corner so it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to look on the beach, at the pool, going out for the evening – or simply knocking around town. Now, some people seem to have the knack of looking cool and demure however hot it gets, but if you’re … Read more
Creative communications must inspire fashionistas to care about ethics
New fanzine Money Fashion Power empowers readers to think differently about clothing and to inspire change in the way people shop
Disney pins its merchandise designs on an adult audience
Animation giant is raiding its archives to help designers build fashion lines based on its fabled characters and stories, from £3,000 Cinderella slippers to Captain America outfits