This is the story of a fashion lover who discovered the harmful, hard-to-ignore faults in the industry and set out to take part in the change to better our planet and people. How did she move from fast to slow fashion? Read on for some enlightening words from the founder of Sui, Mahima Gujral Wadhwa. Fashion …
A reflection on why clothes swapping is the next best alternative to not buying at all, as well as how and where to swap your clothes in Singapore. ‘Hand-me-downs’ is a term familiar to most Singaporeans. We’ve all received clothes that our older siblings or cousins had outgrown. Growing up, I had inadvertently participated in …
With Mother's Day right around the corner, it's the perfect opportunity to celebrate the superwoman in your life – so why not give her a little something extra? To the world you are a mother, but to your family you are the world. Sure it's easy to pick out the perfect gift but what about …
You may have been seeing a lot of posts about Fashion Revolution or the hashtag #whomademyclothes this week. That’s because it’s Fashion Revolution Week! In this opinion piece, find out why you should care, as well as what you can do to join the movement and make a difference. Fashion is a very destructive …
Sometimes it takes an eye-opening experience to bring about permanent change in your life. This is the story of Talia Sanchez, who went from living a luxurious life in the fashion industry to giving it all up in favor of more meaningful work. “No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the …
Walk, walk, fashion, baby! Fashion Revolution Week is finally here and we're so excited to share with you what's happening this weekend in Singapore. But first, let's chat about why the Fashion Revolution movement is so important: Singaporeans love to shop, but... Fashion is big business in Singapore. According to Textile World Asia, the textile …
The entire super chic team at Green Is The New Black have been longtime fans of the fashionable Purnama Outreach, not only because their projects and pieces are geared towards making a meaningful and positive difference in the lives of women and children in Asia, but because they're absolutely show-stoppingly gorgeous. From collections that see Muay …
The first yarn upcycling mill from textile waste is now open for business in Hong Kong and ready to share its yarn with the world! We got the opportunity to visit the first yarn processing mill that has opened in Hong Kong in almost half a century. But that’s not all that’s exciting. This …
Here's an interesting thought experiment: How many pieces of clothing does the average human being use over the course of their lifetime? Well, social-impact designer Laura François and artist Von Wong did the math: It's just about 3,000 pieces, per person, per lifetime. Isn't that insane? On top of that, every second, the equivalent of one truckload of clothing …
The Green Collective is a collective of inspiring eco-bosses who are here to connect consumers with people doing good green things. An eco-friendly lifestyle store helping you to go plastic-free, zero waste and greener with your fashion choices. Check out this exclusive interview with the team behind The Green Collective- you'll definitely be seeing us …
