Marci Zaroff: The Woman We Have To Thank For Eco-Friendly Fashion
byMarci Zaroff is a force to be reckoned with! She not only helps the world by being more sustainable, but she’s the person who made green fashion happen. As in, literally.
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Upcycled Fashion Is Growing In India
bySustainable fashion is becoming popular and one of the best ways to clinch a sustainable wardrobe is to upcycle your clothing. When it comes to designers, they take things one step further by using upcycled materials to create gorgeous pieces. This is what’s been happening in India.
Surprising Food Waste That Creates Sustainable Fashion
byHere’s a new way to appreciate leftover food on your plate: food waste is being used in different ways to create fibres for fashion production.
Why the Chanel “Eco Line” is Not Earth-Friendly
byChanel’s latest Haute Couture fashion show for Spring/Summer is being marketed as “eco-friendly” but it’s actually a good example of how fashion that’s inspired by the earth does not mean sustainable or good for the planet.
Livia Firth Turns Eco-Fashion Designer for Marks & Spencer
byLivia Firth is making the jump from curator to designer. Mere months after creating an “Edit” of Marks & Spencer’s better-for-the-planet womenswear, ethical fashion’s most vociferous voice is creating her own line of clothing for the British department store.
Eileen Fisher is Largest Women’s Fashion Certified B Corp Company
byEileen Fisher is now the latest—and largest—women’s apparel company to be certified as a B Corp, or benefit corporation.
H&M Debuts “Conscious Beauty” Line of Eco-Friendly Skincare
byH&M Conscious, the Swedish retailer’s ethical “label within a label”, is launching a range of sustainably produced, organic-certified products for the skin, hair, and body.
3D Bikini Cleans the Water While You Swim
byEveryone wants to do great things for the planet. When you’re on holiday, such goals might be placed on the backburner. Imagine if you could do a good deed for the ocean by cleaning up its pollution while you relax and have a good time? Enter the 3D bikini called the Sponge Suit!
Are Flip-Flops Dangerous?
byYou slip them on and enjoy their practical and beautiful simplicity when you’re running around town or heading to the beach. Flip-flops are a wardrobe staple and let’s be honest: they go with so many clothing choices in the summer. But are they good for your health? Here are some things you need to know about flip-flops and how to wear them safely.
The North Face Made a Parka From Synthetic Spider Silk
byFive times stronger than steel, three times tougher than nylon or Kevlar, yet a fraction of the width of human hair, spider silk is one of the planet’s most valuable, if tricky to mass-produce, textiles.