The Atacama Desert in Chile sees 40,000 tons of clothing waste in a single year. Photo courtesy of AFP. MAE-MAE HAN | ASSISTANT CULTURE EDITOR | mhan@butler.edu The fashion industry is the second biggest polluter in the world: second only to the oil industry. Student organization EcoReps hopes to combat that in the Butler community. … Read more
Copenhagen Fashion Week has established itself as a leader on sustainability in recent years, after announcing a set of minimum requirements that all brands will have to adhere to by 2023. By doing this, it hopes to accelerate change across the industry, given the urgent need for fashion to address its impact on the planet. … Read more
Fast fashion companies are on the rise among college students for their inexpensive, easily accessible products. However, these companies’ unethical practices raise questions as to whether there’s a better way to shop. Perhaps the most well-known fast fashion retailer, Shein, an online clothing store that boasts trendy pieces at incredibly low prices, has recently seen … Read more
On February 28, 2022, sustainable fashion producer Jessica Minh Anh will transform the new LNG cruise ship, the Costa Toscana, into a dizzying ocean walkway. According to a press release, the J Spring Fashion Show 2022 will be held against the cinematic backdrop of the Italian Riviera to convey a message of “sustainability and style”. … Read more
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Want a sustainable closet? Well, these fashion apps are for you. Depop Depop is a millennial and Gen Z favorite. The fashion platform has the expressed aim of creating a “community-powered fashion ecosystem that’s kinder to the planet.” The app allows vintage lovers to shop the closets of their cool acquaintances. The social media layout … Read more
After watching Andrea Cheong’s videos, you may never buy the same again. “Sustainability” has been fashion’s favorite marketing buzzword for as long as I can remember, yet fashion remains one of the worst industries for the environment. So how can you discern which brands use sustainable practices and which garments were built to last? Leveraging … Read more
Good afternoon Greenpointers, Unfortunately, our biggest news this week was sad: a leptospirosis outbreak that can be traced back to McCarren Park. He is responsible for the deaths of many beloved neighborhood pets, and we encourage everyone to talk to your vet and see what steps you should take to protect your furry friends. But … Read more
Spiti Costa, a design house and showroom, will host an open house today January 21 at their store at 186 Greenpoint Avenue. Spiti Costa is a pole not only for sustainable and independent fashion, but also for art, music and books. They opened last October and have hosted numerous events since then, such as fashion … Read more
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