Gabi Walek

The global fashion industry stands at a critical crossroads. The call for sustainability is no longer a whisper but a defining roar, reshaping everything from raw material sourcing to retail. As we look toward a future where ethical practices and commercial success are intrinsically linked, one event emerges as a pivotal catalyst for change: the 10th … Read more

By Anushree Singh What If Your Clothes Could Grow Instead of Being Manufactured Walk into your wardrobe ten years from now, and the labels on your clothes might tell a very different story. Your jacket may not be crafted from animal leather but grown from mushrooms. The soft blouse you reach for could have begun … Read more

How Virtual Archives Are Becoming Digital Memory? by Anushree Singh   What an artificial intelligence and virtual archives are reshaping the way we preserve fashion’s cultural identity. Imagine discovering your grandmother’s wedding sari decades from now. The fabric has faded, its intricate embroidery has begun to unravel, and the memories attached to it exist only … Read more

By Pamela Vanessa Meixueiro Aguilar Fashion serves as a channel for individual identity and a shared sense of community. In a cultural context, it provides insight into different societal traditions, whether through specific textiles and garment construction or their significance in rituals and everyday life. Despite that, digital documentation of fashion heritage remains limited. As … Read more

Can buying used clothes really change the fashion industry? by Anushree Singh WHY THIS MATTERS? The fashion industry produces over 100 billion garments every year (UNEP, 2023) Many are worn only a few times before being discarded (Ellen MacArthur Foundation, 2017). As clothing consumption rises, so does textile waste. According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, … Read more

By Pamela Vanessa Meixueiro Aguilar Within the activewear industry, consumers are looking for more sustainable, high-performance textiles without sacrificing aesthetics. Among the materials gaining attention is wool and more specifically, Merino wool, a natural fiber obtained from Merino sheep, with Australia being the world’s largest producer. While traditionally associated with luxury or cold-weather fashion, this … Read more

By Anushree Singh Imagine spending a significant amount of money on an outfit for a wedding, graduation, or special event, only for it to sit untouched in your wardrobe afterward. In an era where social media encourages fresh looks for every occasion, many consumers are questioning whether ownership is always necessary. As concerns about fashion … Read more

By Joohyun Oh What Sustainability Means Sustainability is more than a trend, it is a responsibility. According to myclimate.org, it involves using the Earth’s limited resources such as raw materials, energy, and human labour responsibly, ensuring they can be maintained over time rather than being used up. At its core, sustainability is about being mindful of … Read more

Dear Fashion Change-Makers, Sustainable Seekers, and Conscious Consumers, A digital earthquake just shook the fashion world, and as citizens of a planet under pressure, we cannot look away. It is officially confirmed: SHEIN, the undisputed titan of ultra-fast fashion, has acquired Everlane, the pioneer of “Radical Transparency” and ethical basics, in a jaw-dropping $100 million … Read more

By Pamela Vanessa Meixueiro Aguilar Circularity is the process of returning to the same point, whereas in a linear system, there is a clear beginning and end to the lifecycle of a product. In fashion, circularity can be divided into two general ideas. The first one is circular fashion, which refers to products being used … Read more