Stockholm Fashion Week Canceled—for the Planet
In a surprising move, the Swedish Fashion Council recently canceled Stockholm Fashion Week in the name of sustainability.
These Rivers, Mountains, and Lakes Are Getting Legal Rights: It’s About Time
Is a river, mountain or a rainforest really a living entity and entitled to a set of legal rights? Yes.
Pining for Piñatex’s Alternative Leather: Made from Pineapple Leaves
The leather alternative supports positive social and economic impact and has a low environmental footprint. And there’s plenty of it available as a byproduct of pineapple harvest.
Korto Momolu Brings Cannabis Culture to NYFW with Women Grow
Held in partnership with Women Grow, an organization designed to release stigma associated with cannabis and cultivate female leadership within the industry, the event showcased 26 looks designed by Project Runway all-star Korto Momolu.
Sustainability and Storytelling at NYFW: James Nathaniel Piña’s Love Letter Home
All the jackets shown were made in NYC, and the brand's core goal is zero waste, so every piece of leftover fabric from the production line is saved by the designer and later made into another ethical fashion piece
Flipping Clothing is Fun and Profitable—But What About the Fashion Ethics?
Second-hand. Used. Worn. Flipped. And perhaps my favorite, Pre-Loved. Whatever you call them, the market for clothes that make their way into the resale ecosystem is booming. That’s good news for those of us who love vintage fashion, looking for a deal, the planet (clothing production has a whopping environmental…
Cork Accessories: Renewable, Waterproof, Biodegradable and Chic
After spotting a gorgeous cork handbag at Brooklyn Flea (which was just a one-off by a handbag designer there), I have become a bit obsessed with the material. It’s not just for wedges/heels anymore, but a natural material with a soft touch and an understated pattern. Some even call it…
WHO is Bunny Yan and What is the Squirrelz? Just the Smartest Sharing Economy Idea Ever!
A new app lets designers share materials and upcycle locally.
My Eco Chick Wedding: Ethical Bridal Gowns by Leila Hafzi
Hafzi wanted to help shift the perception of Nepal and raise awareness of artisan communities there; employ and empower women and teach them highly specialized skills.
Carcel is Sewn By Women in Prison (That’s a Good Thing)
When the women's sentences are over, they will have marketable skills and money in the bank.
