Spain launches βall bodies are beach bodiesβ campaign
Launched by the Spanish governmentβs equality ministry, the campaign slogan reads βthe summer is ours tooβ and features women of varied sizes and skin tones sitting seaside. The body positivity movement has exploded on social media over the last decade, influencing millions and reshaping decisions made in major fashion shows...
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Barbie launches its first doll with hearing aids
A huge step forward in disability representation, Mattelβs latest collection is a notable effort to celebrate a much broader view of beauty. In 2019, Mattel unveiled a range of gender-neutral dolls to reflect changing social landscapes as the world continues to celebrate the positive impact of inclusivity. A year later, in...
Plant-based version of nylon fabric is on the horizon
As the fashion industry looks for ways to shrink its environmental footprint, two companies have partnered up to create a sustainable nylon fabric from plant-based materials. Nylon was the fashion industryβs first ever lab-made fabric. Today, it stands as the most environmentally problematic. Nylon first gained popularity during the 1940s, replacing...
Loewe pairs with Spanish designer for plant-covered collection
While it may not be the most practical fashion choice, wearing fabrics that support growing plant life could bring us closer to nature. At Loeweβs Spring 2023 fashion show in Paris, spectators were pleasantly surprised to see models strut down the runway in unique garments covered in greenery. Think sneakers decorated...
Are white celebrities βretiringβ a Black aesthetic?
A recent article by βDazedβ suggests famous white women, most notably the Kardashians, have abandoned the Black aesthetic theyβve appropriated for the past few decades. But can racial and cultural identity be reduced to a βlookβ? And does the white monopoly over global beauty standards show any signs of...
Nigeriaβs young designers embrace genderfluid fashion
In a country where homosexuality is illegal, the fashion industry is upending gender norms to explore identity and queer resilience.Β Before Covid-19 disrupted the fashion industry as we then knew it, a movement was building amongst Nigeriaβs young designers. Masculine shapes were swapped for feminine cuts and fabrics. Silk, frills,...
Farfetch launches sustainability tool with Good on You
Luxury fashion brands can now access a tool called Good Measures to secure a sustainability rating on the Farfetch website. The goal is to increase transparency on the environmental impact of the industry while incentivising brands to improve their practices. Now more than ever, the fashion sector is under immense pressure to sharpen its sustainability practices. With fast fashion giants like SHEIN and Fashion Nova generating more than enough waste to...
What was achieved at the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen?
Itβs no secret that the fashion sector has a lot of work to do to solve its sustainability problem. The industryβs latest summit proved how challenging that will be. Last week, leaders of the fashion industry came together to tackle some of the businessβ biggest issues at the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen. The focus of the meeting was βalliances for a new era,β which implied that β despite most brands...
Study says drinking lager could promote gut health in men
According to new research, men who drink one lager a day β alcoholic or not β have more diverse gut microbes.Β Great news, as good gut health is known to prevent several chronic diseases. The benefits and dangers of alcohol have been long debated in medical science, but thatβs hardly stopped it from being widely consumed across the world. Itβs estimated that 2 billion people consume alcohol on a regular...
Bower transforms ghost fishing nets into sustainable swimwear
The way we consume products affects the planet we live on. In light of World Oceans Day, itβs time we highlight initiatives and brands working together to create products that leave our seas better off. Β While improving the health of our oceans will require a collective effort on a variety of different fronts, figuring out how to eradicate the most visible culprit β plastic pollution β is one of...
