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 …
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 do this through a fashion show that offers an exciting array of opportunities and rewards. …
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 journey itself, giving back through fashion, and more. We've talked about how dirty the fashion …
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 the realm of ethical fashion. Ethical fashion refers to fashion that prioritises ethics: of …
It’s time for a fashion revolution and Just Gaya’s is leading the way by connecting consumers with artisans on a journey toward a slow fashion takeover. By celebrating artisanal craftsmanship, Just Gaya’s in Singapore is a champion of ethical, artisan and fair trade fashion. But what does that even mean? We don’t need to tell …
Entrepreneurs Gemma Vincent and David Hearn are onto something. They think fashion shouldn’t cost us the earth and we couldn’t agree more. They started making these handmade statement sustainable sunglasses out of bio-based acetate that is oil-free, eco-friendly and biodegradable. Best of all, they are the epitome of sustainable and sexy. Introducing Truth&All... After what was meant …
In case you missed it, Missguided released a £1 bikini and the Internet was MAD. The backlash has seen conversations sparked about fast fashion, ethics, affordability, size inclusivity, and more. But, there are always lessons to take away from these mistakes. Here's what we learned from Missguided's royal screw-up... The backstory This is how the story …
Can't tell if a fashion brand is actually sustainable or just trying to capitalise off the climate crisis? Whether you're looking at a decades-old fast fashion retailer, a cult favourite, or a new kid on the block, the same steps can be taken to sniffing out a greenwashing gimmick. We rounded up a few tips and …
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 …
