Industry
Piñatex : A Sustainable Fabric Revolution
In recent years, the fashion industry has witnessed a growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly materials. One such innovation that has gained significant attention is Piñatex, a fabric made from pineapple leaves. Offering an ethical alternative to traditional leather, Piñatex has emerged as a game-changer, combining style, sustainability, and social responsibility. This article explores the…
What is Pre-Loved Fashion?
As sustainability becomes a top priority in the fashion industry, more and more high-end brands are embracing the concept of pre-loved items. This eco-friendly shift is paving the way for a new era of responsible consumerism and giving a whole new meaning to the term vintage. But what exactly does pre-loved mean, and why is…
What is a Slow Media? How are We One?
You may be familiar with the concept of slow fashion, a term that encompasses sustainable and ethical practices in the production and consumption of clothing. It prioritises human-centered approaches, ethically sourced materials, minimal use of chemicals, fair labor practices, and reduced environmental impact. As a media company dedicated to sustainability, we embrace this philosophy by…
Building a Repair Culture at École des Arts Décoratifs
Last Tuesday we assisted to the Chaire Écodesign & Création. Restitution: Désirabilité et réparabilité des objets pour 2042 at the École des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. We witnessed many interesting projects about reparability on product design. The background With the guidance of the teacher Alexandre Fougea and the supervision of the design studio Noir Vif,…
Sustainable Fashion in the Soviet Union? A Historical Perspective
Fashion has been a constant part of human life, and in recent years, sustainable fashion has been increasingly advocated for to address the environmental impacts of the fast fashion industry. However, the concept of sustainable fashion is not entirely new, as we can see from the practices of the Soviet Union in the mid-twentieth century.…
Tranoï Show: A Platform for a New Generation of Fashion
If you’ve been following our articles, you might have noticed that we’ve had the pleasure of interviewing numerous fashion creators. And you might have wondered: how did we manage to connect with so many talented individuals? The answer lies in our visits to the Tranoï showroom during Paris Fashion Week. What is Tranoï? Tranoï is…
Haute Couture vs. Luxury: What Sets Them Apart
What is Haute Couture? When discussing Haute Couture, many people confuse it with terms like “high fashion” or “luxury fashion.” However, the reality is quite different. Haute Couture represents a level of craftsmanship, creativity, and exclusivity that is distinct from other types of fashion. As we discussed in our previous article on the evolution of…
Organic cotton. How is it different? What are its benefits?
The other week we talked about how nature-based solutions are greatly beneficial for biodiversity and for reducing pollution and hazards on the environment. Because we like to talk about sustainable materials on fashion, we are going to apply this terms to the agriculture of organic cotton. Cotton has been historically fashion’s most used fiber. When…
Are jeans sustainable? The History and Makings of denim
After the glorious return of the low-rise jeans, fashionistas and influencers seem to be more obsessed than ever with denim. While fashionable, producing the iconic blue fabric can have a high environmental impact. What does denim mean for our planet ? Brief History of Jeans Officially invented in 1873 by Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis,…
Beyond the Price Tag: What Does Fast Fashion Truly Cost?
Fashion has always had a rapid cycle of trend turnover. Looking across history, there seems to be a perpetually shrinking gap between the obsoletion and reemergence of what’s considered ‘trendy.’ In the past decade, we have seen shoulder pads awaken from their post-80’s grave and watched women reclaim a newly liberated version of the eighteenth-century…