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Algae is on the rise as the fabric of the future

A young London designer has created a dress which produces almost no waste.

France

French fashion designer Pierre Cardin has died aged 98

BREAKING: French fashion designer Pierre Cardin, style visionary and prêt-à-porter pioneer, has died aged 98

Green News

7 sustainable gifts for her this Christmas

From handcrafted jewellery to reusable makeup wipes, we've rounded up some of our favourite eco gifts for her.

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Shoppers in Spain buy face masks as holiday gifts

The owners of UrbnMsk in Barcelona, say they are desperate to see an end to the pandemic, but believe face masks are here to stay.

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Dakar Fashion Week 2020 dazzles in baobab forest amid pandemic

Dakar Fashion Week looked a little different this year after moving its catwalk to a baobab forest to be more socially-distant amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Living

6 sustainable coats to keep you warm this winter

We've compiled the cosiest, most environmentally-friendly coats on the market.

Living

One Romanian garment worker breaks her silence on COVID-19 pay cuts

Fashion brands refused to pay for $16 billion worth of goods worldwide during the pandemic.

Living

Woke-washing: How fast fashion brands use social issues for sales

“People shop with their values now - but brands haven’t changed theirs.”

World

UAE-based celebrity couturier Michael Cinco pivots to protective clothing during pandemic

Shopping for high-end apparel & accessories fell out of fashion when the COVID-19 pandemic struck.

World

Lebanese designers struggle to rebuild their brands following triple crisis

Lebanon’s fashion industry is currently enduring a triple crisis. The current economic recession is the worst in the country’s history, COVID-19 has decimated sales and August’s port explosion has destroyed many outlets.

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Paris holds body-positive fashion show by the Eiffel Tower

It's a movement of kindness towards oneself and others, whatever the age, whatever the body type, whatever the disability, whatever the disease," said Georgia Stein, model and organiser of the body-positive fashion show.

Living

H&M cuts ties with supplier after accusations of Uyghur forced labour

The company said it was deeply concerned by reports of potential human rights abuse.

Living

New documentary exposes 'subhuman' working conditions in LA sweatshops

‘Made In America’ takes you on a trip inside Los Angeles clothing factories, to hear the voices of garment workers.

Living

Digital fashion may be the answer to saving the planet

Ever wanted a new outfit for a specific photo? The new digital fashion movement is exactly what you need.

Living

Inside the Leicester sweatshops accused of modern slavery

As Boohoo faces an investigation into its factories, we consider the alternatives to fast fashion.

World News

How COVID-19 face masks are fuelling creativity

While face masks have been mandatory in some parts of the world to combat the spread of coronavirus, people are using them to be creative as well as keep safe.

Living

The company making t-shirts from gone off milk

Another innovative example of sustainable fashion at its weirdest.

Living

Europe’s largest online fashion store to go fully sustainable

Brands will have to meet requirements for ethics and environmental actions to sell their products on the site.

Living

Boohoo booms and Primark plummets as coronavirus affects fast fashion

Living under lockdown boosted some brands in the short-term, but the future of fast fashion is unclear.

Lithuania

Fashion displays encourage social distancing in Vilnius restaurants

Mannequins in Lithuania are filling empty tables so restaurants can respect social distancing.

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