In a classic case of ‘better late than never’, luxury brand Prada has announced that it will finally ban the use of all fur in future fashion lines. The major fashion company joins a growing list of designers who have been successfully pressured by animal rights advocates to ban … [Read more...] about Animal rights groups have successfully persuaded Prada to ban fur
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Levi’s is making use of hemp to create more sustainable apparel
In the past couple of years, Levi Strauss, the company that invented the iconic denim jeans, has been quite successful in proving that positive, sustainable change can go hand in hand with profitable business results. Just recently, the clothing brand has started blending hemp … [Read more...] about Levi’s is making use of hemp to create more sustainable apparel
This fashionista is bringing second-hand shopping into the mainstream
Frustrated by the environmental toll that the world of high fashion has on the planet, a fashionista in Sweden by the name of Anna Bergstrom has opened a stylish shopping mall in Sweden where everything is second-hand. The mall features 14 specialist shops that only sell recycled … [Read more...] about This fashionista is bringing second-hand shopping into the mainstream
Bacteria-produced dye could sustainably color your clothes in the future
In China, fashion and water pollution are known to go hand in hand. It is estimated that nearly 3,500 chemicals used in the industry end in the waterways. To combat such pollution, scientists are working in labs with bacteria that colors its surroundings within its one week … [Read more...] about Bacteria-produced dye could sustainably color your clothes in the future
A trip to Africa inspired these friends to create a global platform for artisans
In 2012, best pals Lauren Conrad (The Hills, fashion designer & author) and Hannah Skvarla took a trip to Africa that changed their lives. The local women they met with expressed their need for a reliable source of income to support their families. … [Read more...] about A trip to Africa inspired these friends to create a global platform for artisans