As I’ve watched these homages unfold on my feeds over the last several months, I’ve wondered if they signal a stagnancy in the fashion world. This trend, which combines two mainstays of American culture–idol worship and upcycled nostalgia—seems akin to the current state of the film industry, known for churning out regurgitated IP and making … Read more
What sorts of offsets do you focus on? People have different opinions as to what is good enough, and they’re not all equal. We primarily focus on the creation of renewable energy, since that’s what gives the best positive impact to using electric vehicles. Where we can, it’s technology in the countries in which we … Read more
Tonight sees the premiere of Gianni Amelio’s Battleground in Venice, a First World War drama described as “an unrelentingly bleak viewing experience” about “the sheer volume of human suffering” during large-scale combat. “There’s a chance,” reads the Screen Daily review, “that audiences might not wish to expose themselves to this much violent coughing…”–but it takes more … Read more
I don’t think I’ve ever bought anything designer for full price. Whether I’m scrolling online or hitting local consignment stores, one of my favorite parts of luxury shopping is the thrill of knowing I got a good deal. Recently, a friend turned me onto my newest obsession, the latest addition to my Vestiaire Collective, The … Read more
Farming and environment groups have issued a stark warning to the Government, urging them to double the amount of land used to grow fruit and vegetables. The Soil Association, Sustain and The Wildlife Trusts have written an open letter to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, saying the UK must stop relying on imports and scale … Read more
As we become increasingly aware of the impact our actions have on the environment, more and more people seek ways to reduce their carbon footprint. This approach is important both in our everyday routines and during the times when we deviate ― like when we’re on vacation. Fortunately, there are ways to travel more sustainably … Read more
Instead, the focus is on highlighting creativity and the processes behind the designers’ creations while having fun doing it. Case in point: Ervin Latimer’s alter ego, Anna Conda, hosted a drag bingo night for international guests on Thursday night. “Fashion Weeks tend to be quite serious—I couldn’t imagine this on the official schedule anywhere else,” … Read more
Initially, I wanted to dye my wedding dress black, but soon realized that wouldn’t be possible because of the silk material. “[Black] usually involves additives that can be quite harsh on protein fibers [such as silk], which are a lot more sensitive,” McPherson, who has also just launched her own brand, Datha, explains. Eventually, we … Read more
French automaker Citroen on Friday said it has roped in former India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni as its brand ambassador in India. Dhoni will mark his debut innings with Citroen in a campaign that will soon go live, the company said in a statement. “We believe that our association with one of India’s finest … Read more
Rewind to 2009 and the word sustainability was barely mentioned in the fashion industry. But concerns about climate change were starting to grow, in part due to the release of Al Gore’s documentary, An Inconvenient Truth, three years prior. “[There was] the sense that things were moving; [there was] more public awareness,” Eva Kruse, the … Read more
