From being a purveyor of fast fashion to selling the sought-after, evergreen denim—it’s not new that the fashion industry is the most polluting. Water wastage, overproduction, rising landfills and excessive plastic consumption are just some aspects of fashion that have contributed to where the world stands today. And here’s the latest update—an epochal new report… Continue reading What The New UN Climate Change Report Means For Fashion
If florals aren’t groundbreaking for spring, sequins are no stranger to the après-hours circuit either. A perennial party favourite, you’ll spot them plastered over runways and celebrity wardrobes alike. However, look beneath the sparkle, and you’ll find that sequins have been harbouring a sinister side with long-reaching consequences for the planet. In the realm of… Continue reading Panic At The Disco: Why Sequins Are Slowly Destroying Our Planet
In a step towards material innovation, the Italian luxury brand presented Demetra: an eco-friendly alternative to leather. A product of over two years of in-house research and eco-innovation, Gucci’s new material is the zenith of luxurious quality, durability, softness and scalability. So, what exactly is Demetra? Demetra’s raw materials are composed of bio-based polyurethane made… Continue reading Everything You Need To Know About Gucci’s Vegan Alternative To Leather
A universal truth I thoroughly believe in – grandmamas are too pure for the world. Everyone thinks their grandma is the best, and it’s true, and to be honest, I think mine was cut from a different cloth altogether. It wasn’t just because of the cuddles, the secret treats, the security blanket and the warmest… Continue reading 4 Lessons About Sustainability I Learnt From My Grandma
Sustainable oral care is as necessary as a conscious beauty routine, when trying to save the world. 4.7 billion toothbrushes are manufactured across the world every year, 99% of which are plastic-made and will eventually end up in landfills. When faced with the choice of planet or plastic, it’s a no brainer. Be it a… Continue reading Here’s What You Need For An Eco-Friendly Oral Care Routine
Over the past few years, the fashion industry has definitely faced a reckoning, especially its environmental impact. Clothes are under-utilised and tend to end up in landfills, the industry has a massive carbon footprint, and there’s a huge wastage of resources. And while terms like sustainability and organic have been doing the rounds for years,… Continue reading Tracing The Real Life Impact Of Circular Fashion
As 2020 comes to an end, if there’s one thing the year has taught us, it is to be kinder – kinder to ourselves, kinder to everyone around us, and kinder to the environment. While sustainability has become a buzzword in the fashion industry, and slow fashion is the new norm, it’s about time we… Continue reading This Is Why Being Thoughtfully Fashionable Is The Way Forward
The pandemic has made us stop, slow down and re-evaluate our priorities – and that includes a bigger conversation on sustainability. From clothes, bags to shoes and food, everything is going the sustainable route to save what is left of this beautiful planet that we call home. As we slowly resume travelling, the one thing to… Continue reading The easiest guide to being a sustainable tourist
Meet the trailblazers who are sounding the alarm on climate change, boldly questioning policymakers and fiercely advocating environmental conservation. Svanika Balasubramanian, Aditya Siroya and Peter Wang Hjemdahl FOUNDERS OF REPURPOSE GLOBAL, WORLD’S FIRST PLASTIC CREDIT PLATFORM According to Great Britain’s Royal Statistical Society, more than 90 per cent of the plastic produced is not recycled,… Continue reading The heroes protecting the environment through social enterprises and activism
These were the people with a head start, driven by cause, compelled by spirit. From animal welfare to fighting climate change, these environmentalists took the first steps of dreaming of a new future. Dr Vandana Shiva PHYSICIST, ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVIST, AND FOOD SOVEREIGNTY AND ANTI-GLOBALISATION ADVOCATE Having grown up in the Himalayan forests played a key… Continue reading Meet 3 Indian environmentalists fighting to save the planet
These innovators are armed with empowering ideas, strategies and perspectives for economic development and environmental protection. Roshni Nadar Malhotra EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CEO, HCL CORPORATION, TRUSTEE For most philanthropists, the seeds of charity are sown early in life. For Roshni Nadar Malhotra too, it started with her parents, Kiran and Shiv Nadar. “My parents started… Continue reading Meet the unsung heroes at the frontline of environmental protection
It’s no secret that Dia Mirza is undoubtedly an eco all-star. As the UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador, UNEP Ambassador and United Nations Secretary-General Advocate for Sustainable Development Goals, Mirza has been hard at work fighting global warming, conserving biodiversity, and helping spread awareness on the environmental impact of urban living. In 2018, the actor-producer became… Continue reading Dia Mirza’s top 8 tips for green living
Known for creating campaigns and frameworks on environment and social justice, Livia Firth is, simply put, a staunch advocate for sustainability. The Co-founder and Creative Director of Eco-Age, joined us on Instagram Live, kicking off the first of #ELLExTataCliQLuxuryforum, a new series with TATA Cliq Luxury and Indiluxe. The series curates engaging conversations with global… Continue reading Eco-Age founder Livia Firth on what the future holds for sustainable fashion
Climate change is real and you don’t need to comb through scientific papers to know that. We’ve seen it ravage forests, destroy coral reefs and cause irreversible damage to the environment. If you want to do your bit to save the planet, we’ve rounded up the best of green entertainment for some sound practical advice. Here… Continue reading Make eco-friendly lifestyle changes with these books, documentaries & podcasts on sustainability
Eco-Age co-founder and creative director Livia Firth talks to the ever-inspiring Dr Jane Goodall, DBE on the resilience of nature and hope in the indomitable human spirit and how this pandemic is an opportunity to reset everything. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ELLE India (@elleindia) on May 4, 2020… Continue reading #Exclusive: Dr Jane Goodall, our May cover star, in conversation with Livia Firth
Every season, Lakmé Fashion Week dedicates a day to promote sustainable fashion. Among newbie designers are veteran designers who are steering their design practice towards more responsible choices, all the while taking the aesthetics a few notches higher. At the upcoming edition of Lakmé Fashion Week (February 12-16) in Mumbai, Padma Shri awardee Ritu Kumar,… Continue reading An exclusive first look at the Ritu Kumar x Lenzing Ecovero collection at Lakmé Fashion Week 2020
Kids have a full-time occupation—fun and play. From pajama parties to play dates, kids have batteries that never drain. Greendigo Organic Clothing believes that kids’ clothes must complement their high-energy, high-activity lifestyle. What is the point of kids’ apparel that do not allow a kid to be a kid? The co-founders of Greendigo Organic Clothing,… Continue reading Extend conscious living to your kids’ wardrobes with Greendigo Organic Clothing
“Sustainability”. The catchphrase shows up only twice during my hour-long conversation with Abhilasha Bahuguna. Words have been a big part of the current clothing missive, and she knows that, but her main obligation is to not mistake slogans for solutions. Instead, she speaks single-mindedly on real issues like the practice of slowpaced consumption, and living… Continue reading The farm-to-fashion collective empowering women weavers in Ladakh
