Fashion is no stranger to a historical reference – from 1970s flares à la Once Upon a Time in Hollywood to 19th-century pie-crust collars the likes of which have had people swooning over a trailer for a new adaption of Little Women.
But lately it’s also been looking even further back, embracing a love of tapestry and all things Bayeux chic.
More than ever, people are looking for more sustainable ways to lead their lives. From the food they eat, to the transport they choose and even to the clothes they wear. Forward thinking retailers and designers such as IKEA and Marimekko have responded by experimenting with more sustainable, alternative materials, but overall our fast-fashion lifestyles and reliance on fossil materials keep us hooked on unsustainable textiles.
So where should we be looking for wardrobes that are green in every color? And what are the problems with our current array of common materials?
In a long-ago era before the world worried about climate change, social justice, ecology, etc., sustainable fashion was based on the snob value of pure wool, pure cotton and pure silk.
In a long-ago era before the world worried about climate change, social justice, ecology, etc., sustainable fashion was based on the snob value of pure wool, pure cotton and pure silk.
Synthetic fabrics, initially hailed with wonder because they laundered reasonably well the first few times and did not require ironing, were subsequently regarded with disdain by true fashionistas.
The educational and cultural-influencing aspects of fashion exhibitions are often eclipsed by their visual appeal, but a few new exhibitions are set up to be more thought-provoking.
The 2019 edition of The Fashion Summit, which bills itself as Asia’s sustainable fashion event, will go ahead in Hong Kong on September 5 and 6.
Co-organisers include the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel, the Sustainable Fashion Business Consortium and the Clothing Industry Training Authority.
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd on August 6 reported over threefold jump in its net profit to Rs 21.56 crore for the first quarter ended June 30.
The company had posted a net profit of Rs 5.60 crore in the June 2018 quarter, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL) said in a statement.
Its net sales rose 7.94 percent to Rs 2,065.46 crore during the quarter, compare with Rs 1,913.52 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.
ABFRL's total expenses were at Rs 2,047.83 crore as against Rs 1,916.39 crore, up 6.85 percent.
British fashion brand Burberry has announced the launch of a collection made with Econyl; a ‘sustainable’ nylon yarn made from regenerated fishing nets, fabric scraps and industrial plastic.
This marks the latest brand to incorporate the increasingly popular Econyl into its range, joining counterparts such as Levi’s, Prada and Tchibo.
Here’s a technology to offer an enhanced product visualisation! And IKAR is initiating efforts to make this happen.
The Israel-based designer and manufacturer of seamless garment, has collaborated with CGTrader, one of the world’s largest sources of licensable stock and custom 3D models, to transform the traditional 2D visualisation of products to 3D and Augmented Reality (AR) visualisation for its intimate and activewear lines.
IKAR enhances product
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The textile and sustainability manager at The European Confederation of Flax and Hemp (CELC), Marie Demaegdt, has said she welcomes targets fashion group Inditex has set for linen.
Inditex chief executive, Pablo Isla, told shareholders at a meeting in mid-July that, by 2025, 100% of the cotton, polyester and linen that goes into the products of Inditex’s eight brands (including Zara) will need to be organic, more sustainable or recycled.
Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana and DKNY have all attempted to crack one of the fastest-growing markets - Islamic fashion.
What started as brands targeting wealthy Muslims with one-off fashion lines for religious occasions, has grown to a global trend for women who prefer to dress conservatively.
According to the Pew Research Center, Muslims are the world's fastest-growing major religious group. By 2050, it estimates there will be 2.7 billion Muslims worldwide, making up 29.7 percent of the global population.
