sustainable fashion
Plastic-free vegan leather shoe grown and dyed by bacteria in 14 days
In the future, alternative shapes, patterns, textiles and colors could be created In just fourteen days, an artificial leather shoe was grown from bacteria in a laboratory and programmed to paint itself black. The plastic-free vegan creation was grown from genetically engineered microbes by researchers at Imperial College London (ICL). It is the first time … Read more
Five important fashion tips from COP28
What you need to know about COP28Sean Gallup – Getty Images Samata Pattinson, the CEO and founder of cultural sustainability organization Black Pearl, played a key role in developing the programming for the first-ever culture and entertainment pavilion at COP28 – the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference held in Dubai in December 2023. program … Read more
Why you should know more about fashion app NIFT this festive season and beyond
A new app promises to offer ultimate convenience and deliver your new purchases within 90 minutes. NIFT (an acronym for Need It For Tonight) connects users to local independent labels across London, enabling fast delivery – perfect for solving last-minute sartorial dilemmas. While we’re all for being conscious about our spending, especially during the festive … Read more