The topic of vegan fashion is nothing new. With a rise in sustainable and ethical clothing, most people have consciously made a shift towards it, especially towards vegan leather. While this is a positive step towards conscious consumerism, did you know that not all types of vegan leather are good for the environment? Most brands… Continue reading These Are The Homegrown Brands Making Vegan Leather From Plant Waste
Your grandma’s knits are back and are cooler than ever – think bright colours, fun accessories and sustainable crochet. In the time of fast-fashion, when brands can churn out identical pieces a dime a dozen, there’s a special appeal around items that have a handspun feel. The granny-chic-textile crochet gets a cool update on SS20… Continue reading Sustainable crochet pieces to invest in this season
Upcycled, ethically-made and cruelty-free, many young Indian brands are celebrating sustainability by bringing together zero-waste design, small-scale production and time-tested Indian traditions. The tension between consumerism and the climate crisis is a tight trope. However, these Indian brands are on a mission to chart a responsible and conscious design process for garments, footwear, and accessories.… Continue reading Here’s how young Indian brands are adopting sustainability
2019 is not officially over yet. But, it is time to see what this year looked like for fashion. We have put together some of the biggest trends, memes, and break-the-Internet moments. From the demise of one of the biggest forces in the industry—Karl Lagerfeld—to some of the biggest brands finally stepping up to become… Continue reading Was 2019 the most disruptive year in fashion so far?
In an exclusive interview with ELLE India, Brune Poirson, the Secretary of State to the Ecological and Inclusive Transition Minister of France, reveals how the Indian fashion industry can be fortified to solve the climate crisis, and why the most privileged sections of the society should lead by example. Excerpts from the interview: ELLE: To… Continue reading French politician Brune Poirson on how the fashion industry can be more sustainable
April 24 is globally recognised as Fashion Revolution Day, in memory of the victims of the Rana Plaza tragedy. Exactly two years ago on this day at least 1,133 people were killed and over 2,500 were injured when the Rana Plaza factory complex collapsed in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Aside from a few shouts and murmurs, that hasn’t… Continue reading Traceable is a response to fast fashion
