A few seasons ago, sustainability was trending on every fashion capital’s runway. Brands made a show of upcycling deadstock into new garments, using organic or vegan materials, and designing clothes made to last, despite their questionable wearability. However, uncovering the paradox of fashion weeks’ carbon footprint minimalized sustainability showcases in subsequent seasons. Until organising bodies …
Have you heard? The Conscious Festival is back. And we’re going hybrid for the first time ever. In Paris, we’re having an in-person Festival at LA CASERNE, Europe’s largest sustainable fashion accelerator hub. Today, we’re talking workshops. It’s led by experts sharing sustainable practices and improving your overall sense of health and wellness. And it’ll …
barePack has been on a mission since 2019 to end single-use takeout containers in Singapore. But the war on waste doesn’t end here. It now has plans to shake up the foodie scene in Paris. Need takeout, but don’t want the waste? We hear you. Even though you may have the best of intentions, it’s …
What do Christmas trees, French politicians, feminism, and climate change have in common? (And no, this isn't a joke setup). Here, contributor Theressa Malone unpacks the controversy surrounding the removal of a Christmas tree in Bordeaux, its links to the climate movement sweeping France, and what Marlene Schiappa (the Minister Delegate in charge of Citizenship …
We caught up with Fleur Copin, dancer extraordinaire at the renowned Crazy Horse Cabaret in Paris to talk about her sustainability journey, how artists play a role in raising awareness about climate and social issues and to learn more about her favourite conscious brands.But first up, here’s the beautiful Fleur Copin starting her day the …
Bonjour! Nous sommes allés à Paris (that means we went to Paris, in French). Well, Green Is The New Black co-founder Paula Miquelis did, and while she was there she did a lot more than just eat croissants and drink wine—she stumbled upon a couple of super chic conscious brands and almost overnight things changed …
