OPINION: Rescue, Reuse, Reimagine: The Creativity Behind A Conscious Fashion Line
We recently brought you the scoop on The R Collective Net-a-Porter launch. And we've long championed its founder and CEO, Christina Dean, as a Green Warrior. Here's the latest from Christina herself on the philosophy behind the latest collection and
So Hot Right Now: Conscious Brands We’re Loving This February
The world has made it through the first month of 2020. Barely, but we made it. And while there is not a lot we can do to dictate the course of the year, we can make better choices where we
Sustainable Fashion Goes Mainstream: The R Collective Launch On Net-a-Porter
Ahhh, 2020: A new year, a new decade. There's something about a fresh start that leaves us feeling optimistic. And as we roll into the year of the rat, we caught wind of an exciting new beginning for one of
Five Cute Ways to Make Your Kids Dress More Consciously
The next generation are now fully aware of what's going on with our planet. And The Extra Smile finds it fantastic to watch how invested our green warriors in training are towards it. Our kids have a role to play
OPINION: Say No To Black Friday: Closing The Loop On The Fashion Industry
Studies show that buying stuff doesn’t make us happy. So why does the whole world seem to go crazy when there’s a sale? And in the run-up to Christmas, shopping habits and overconsumption reach new levels of excess. With Black
My Little Green Paris: A Sultry Look At Parisian Fashion Gone Green
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
Can Sustainable Fashion Go From The Runway To The Masses? Redress Winner Maddie Williams Is Up For The Challenge
Sustainable fashion isn't just a trend; it's the future. And Redress is leading the pack from right here in Asia with their Hong Kong-based brand that motivates designers from all over the world to weave sustainability into their collection. They
From Fast to Conscious: Transitioning in the Fashion Industry with QLOTHÈ
How does a brand go from fast fashion to conscious production? You might think it isn't possible, but QLOTHÈ has just proven that it is. We sat down with QLOTHÈ's founder, Elvynd Soh, to talk about transparency, sourcing, sustainability, the
Working with Heritage: Artisan Fashion, Cultural Appropriation, and True Costs
Heritage and fashion – one of the most iconic crossovers, giving rise to deeply meaningful, timeless and beautiful garments. But why is it so expensive? What are you really paying for? And isn't it just cultural appropriation? Artisan fashion sits within
