London-based “design futurist”, Natsai Audrey Chiezais is the prime mover behind “Faber Futures,” the first line of screen-printed textiles to use microbes, commonly found in soil, as as dye machinery.
Cape Town will host ‘South Africa Menswear Week’ (SAMW) over three days, Thursday, 5 to Saturday, 7 February 2015. This initiative is the first men’s focused fashion platform in Africa, showcasing three days of menswear on the runway. This event features the collections of over 25 leading and most sought after menswear designers in Africa.
A California State University civil engineer, has come up with a completely new idea for textile waste, that doesn’t involve turning old garments into new. His solution: retrofitting infrastructures prone to earthquakes.
Adidas, Nau, REI, Timberland are among the latest outdoor-apparel brands to commit to the Responsible Down Standard, according to Ecouterre.
What if our clothing could radiate heat and keep us warm thereby eliminating the need for indoor heating in the cooler months? A team…
Repurpose Schoolbags are recycled shopping bags made into an upcycled schoolbag for underpriviliged learners, with a solar panel embedded within.
Professional surfer Kelly Slater is preparing to launch his own ready-to-wear sustainable fashion line for men and women.
Livia Firth kicked off this season’s Green Carpet Challenge at the Golden Globes on Sunday when she accompanied her husband, Colin, in an sustainable silk gown.
Wearing white is a trend that doesn’t seem to be going away any time soon, but if you hate the thought of your white items becoming discoloured, it can put you off purchasing them. Added to this, you don’t want to use harmful chemicals on your clothes to keep them in great condition.
In honor of its latest collaboration with designer Stella McCartney, the International Trade Centre’s Ethical Fashion Initiative has released a short film that celebrates the Kenyan artisans who make the designer bags.
