In 2016, Boule Nguyen cashed in his savings, packed his bags, and embarked on a three-month road trip through Canada and the United States. His goal was lofty: to convince some of the biggest names in Western streetwear to let him sell their clothes in Vietnam. Last month, those efforts finally paid off when Nguyen … Read More →
In 2016, Suno shuttered after a decade of creating critically acclaimed collections in Africa. The next year, Maiyet, whose Nairobi artisans were once featured in a glossy New York spread, stopped making its own products and became an ethical-wear boutique in London. Edun, which Bono and his wife Ali Hewson founded in 2004, held on until last year when LVMH divested, … Read More →
When it comes to relationships, the old saying is that opposites attract—but fashion-wise, the most famous couples of the moment have embraced a more unified approach. There’s the polished J-Rod and Nickyanka, two A-list pairs who always coordinate classic ensembles for their day-to-day outings, or the grungier Biebers, who have a penchant for wearing matching streetwear. Now, there’s a stylish new … Read More →
Fast fashion is cheap fashion, but the true cost of throwaway clothes has been well-documented in recent years. Every second across the world, the equivalent of a garbage truck of textiles is sent to landfill or burned. The fashion industry contributes more to climate change than the annual emissions of air travel and sea travel combined. More shockingly, washed … Read More →
The company expects the deal to be completed in 30-45 days In a bid to strengthen its presence in ethnic apparel and accessories, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL) on Monday said it will acquire ethnic wear brands Jaypore and TG Apparel & Decor. Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail will acquire Jaypore for an enterprise value … Read More →
Getting dressed is something many people take for granted, but for people with a disability, fashion options are often limited. Most clothing is designed for people who can stand or walk, not for those in wheelchairs or who struggle to button a blouse. But Canadian entrepreneurs are moving fashion forward, creating new products and clothing … Read More →
It’s lunchtime in the heart of Leicester’s textile industry, Spinney Hills. Two women are smoking outside a derelict-looking factory building. One says she is Bulgarian, working as a seamstress, and that she is being paid £6 an hour. The national minimum wage for over-25-year-olds is £8.21 an hour. Walking around this part of the city, … Read More →