Fashion

Greenwashing has become ubiquitous, especially on social media. But how can well-meaning netizens stay on top of what greenwashing is and what it isn't? Below, a guide to greenwashing: what is it, how to spot it, and how to avoid it. …
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As consumers become increasingly conscious of their fashion choices, the industry is scrambling to switch to more animal-free and vegan leather to retain their share in the quickly shifting market. According to a recent report, the…
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Uncaged Innovations, a biomaterials startup focused on sustainable leather alternatives, has raised $2 million in a Pre-Seed funding round. Uncaged's funding comes from investors, including InMotion Ventures, Jaguar Land Rover's (JLR)…
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The world's first lab-grown cultivated exotic leather brand, Singapore's ProjectEx, is gearing up for a fundraising round to disrupt the category. ProjectEx, is an exclusive collaboration between handbag designer Adrian Furstenburg and…
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Activewear giant Lululemon has announced the launch of a shirt made from what it describes as plant-based nylon in partnership with sustainable materials firm Genomatica. The new t-shirts, which come in styles for men and women, are in…
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We've rounded up some great brands to keep in mind next time you need a new handbag, all of which are created by Asian founders. With the growing popularity of fashionable vegan products, conscious consumers are demanding…
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Italy has long been synonymous with luxury fashion and globally-recognised design talent. A new crop of Italian entrepreneurs are changing the discourse on what it means to create a fashion company in today's global markets, where…
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It’s time to take the “either/or” out of inclusivity and sustainability. Consumers are demanding fashion brands to tick more than one box, telling them it’s not enough to preach about transparent supply chains and ethical sourcing if blind…
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The eco sneaker space? It’s booming with innovation, with designers now using waste to create new shoes. Sustainable fashion is all the rage right now. Brands are launching everything from low-carbon vegan kicks to recycled underwear.…
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Attendees at Milan Fashion Week later this month can visit the third installment of the Ethical and Sustainable Showroom, hosted by the World Sustainability Organization. As demand for sustainable fashion continues to rise, the World…
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A new study found that the environmental impact of reusing textiles is 70 times lower than new clothing, even when taking into account transport and export emissions. A new life-cycle assessment (LCA) commissioned by the European…
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Sustainability is taking over the entire fashion industry, and underwear brands are no exception. There’s nothing pretty about unethical or environmentally-unfriendly bralettes or briefs. So we’ve put together a list of our favourite…
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Through fun and relevant experiential programming, Fabrica X is educating Hong Kongers about ocean plastic waste and shifting consumer behavior around recycled materials. By: The Mills Fabrica Last year, Fabrica X, the Impact…
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Living a vegan lifestyle is getting easier day by day as consumers are getting more environmentally conscious, which further motivates brands and makers to create more eco-friendly products. Watches have been a space without much…
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The holidays are upon us, and, for many, that equals food (lots and lots of food), quality time with family and friends, glasses of bubbly, and, of course, presents. But the holiday gifting season can be unnecessarily wasteful, with…
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Could you curb your clothing purchases to just five new items per year? A new report says that's the magic number if we want to avoid a climate disaster. A new report from the Hot or Cool Institute looks at fashion's impact in G20…
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What does the future hold for the luxury resale market? The future is bright, according to recent findings from McKinsey. McKinsey looked at the resale luxury market late last year. Consumer research was conducted in the U.S., EU and…
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BioFluff, the San Francisco-based company producing plant-based fur, has closed a pre-seed funding round of $500,000, with funding from SOSV/IndieBio fund, Joyance partners, and Ataraxia Partners Limited, among others. Fur made from…
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Sustainability is a hot topic in fashion right now, as the industry grapples with its reputation as one of the most polluting in the world. Consumers, in search for more eco-friendly ways to shop, are looking for alternatives that leave…
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Jeans are ubiquitous but their production process is far from sustainable. A host of new techstyle innovations promise to make denim lower impact and toxin-free. By: The Mills Fabrica More than ever, consumers are demanding to know…
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A new report conducted by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and secondhand platform Vestiaire Collective finds the resale market could make up 40 percent of the overall apparel market in the coming years. The new report, What an…
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