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By Pamela Vanessa Meixueiro Aguilar There is no doubt that fashion trends have become more influential than ever before, shaping consumer behavior and encouraging constant purchasing. Social media platforms, influencers, and the fast pace at which these trends change have led to a never-ending cycle of fulfilling consumer wants while continually introducing novelty into products, … 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

By Pamela Vanessa Meixueiro Aguilar What makes most innovative products attractive to the public is their long shelf life and usability. For this reason, by 1950, “forever chemicals” were already on the market. They provide high stability and resistance to decomposition, ideal for extended product life. However, their health and environmental impact are becoming more … Read more

By Sara Karlovic This weekend, the second-hand clothing market Broduvljak attracted visitors to the Baroque Fortress in Slavonski Brod, Croatia. The event was organised by Vedrana Jurišinac, founder of the fashion brand Dada i Dunda, whose collection Slavonika we had the honour of seeing last year during Global Sustainable Fashion Week in Budapest. This was the fourth edition of Broduvljak she has hosted so far. Even the name Broduvljak is … Read more

By Fried Ivett One of the most common criticisms faced by the fashion industry is its environmental impact, which is hard to ignore considering that this sector accounts for approximately 10% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. However, on nearly every corner of the globe, the high fashion scene has green counterparts-events and initiatives dedicated … Read more

By Pamela Vanessa Meixueiro Aguilar Taking an old T-shirt to a recycling bin feels like the right thing to do, but what happens next? Textile recycling is often divided into two categories: pre-consumer, referring to waste from manufacturing processes, and post-consumer, where clothes are discarded after the use phase. Post-consumer recycling is complex; it promotes … Read more

By Pamela Vanessa Meixueiro Aguilar In the 1940s, polyester was created and introduced as a revolutionary plastic, quickly gaining popularity due to its low cost, and has since become one of the most widely used and produced synthetic fabrics in fashion. It accounts for 54% of all produced fibers and can be easily found on … Read more

By Joohyun Oh As a fashion bachelor’s degree graduate and a member of Gen Z, the generation that will help shape the future of the fashion industry, this article stems from a personal curiosity about how sustainable fashion is introduced to the next generation. Looking back at my university years, my awareness of sustainable fashion gradually … Read more

By Pamela Vanessa Meixueiro Aguilar Leather is a high-value by-product of the meat industry, which is one of the largest global emitters of greenhouse gases. The leather market alone is worth approximately $400 billion, demonstrating its economic importance. However, environmental concerns are growing, highlighting issues such as animal slaughter, greenhouse gas emissions, and unsustainable production … Read more