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The Environmental Cost of Fashion The clothing industry is a significant part of the economy, worth US$1.3 trillion and employing over 300 million people across the value chain (Ellen MacArthur Foundation). Over the past two decades, global textile production has nearly doubled from 58 million tons in 2000 to 116 million tons in 2022, and is expected to continue to grow to 147 million tons in 2030 under business as usual (Textile Exchange 2023). In 2014, people bought 60% more clothes than they did in 2000, but kept them for half as long (McKinsey & Company, 2016). While the fashion…
Winning the Masters Tournament comes with a number of benefits. Prizes include cash, a trophy in the Augusta National clubhouse and lifetime invitations to future Masters tournaments. And of course, the infamous Green Jacket. Ahead of the 2024 Masters, here’s everything you need to know about the green jacket, when the tradition started and where it originated. How did the green jacket at the Masters start? Before the green jacket was awarded to the Masters winner, it was first given to Augusta National members. So how did this tradition start? According to PGA.com, there are two stories. First, when Augusta…
As you probably already know, the jacket you bought cost a lot more than what was on the price tag. For example, you have yet to pay the price for trillions of litres of water and the carbon dioxide emissions caused by the industries that produced it. Still, it’s reassuring when a retailer says their brand has a strong commitment to “green values,” “sustainability” or even “circularity” — presumably because they claim to have signed up to some global pledge on environmental awareness and care. But do these pledges actually mean anything? Greenpeace says they don’t, warning in a recent…
AUSTIN, Texas — Many visitors to the Texas Science Museum of Natural History are familiar with its displays of giant dinosaur fossils from millions of years ago, but the museum’s newest exhibit has a focus on the future of sustainability. Each year, the fashion industry produces plastic to make synthetic materials, using the equivalent of 300 million bathtubs of oil in the process. Promoting a vision of a cleaner, brighter future for the fashion industry, the multi-hued new collection “Particles of Color: Where Science Meets Fashion” explores the use of compostable, plant-based and biodegradable materials in clothing, accessories, jewelry and…
Are high-quality materials in fashion? Another benefit of greater supply chain traceability is that it encourages consumers to demand higher quality materials, which often come with a “green premium.”3 Over time, the use of cheaper synthetic materials has become increasingly common, but it has allowed some luxury brands to “take the risk” of experimenting with the use of innovative, but more expensive, fibers.While price equalization represents a great opportunity for the creation of new materials, attendees noted that legislation and government subsidies are important to spur innovation, and they also stressed the need to ensure local communities are involved in…
Image courtesy: Sonam Kapoor Instagram Sonam Kapoor is called the queen of fashion, and with good reason and evidence. She has consistently proven herself as a fashion queen. Ever since her entry into Bollywood, Sonam has never been afraid to experiment when it comes to fashion. Once again, Sonam caught everyone’s attention with her fashion sense at her book launch function. Sonam Kapoor’s signature black dress Sonam Kapoor once again stole the show at a book launch event last night, where she flaunted her fashion sense. The actress wore a striking and unique dress by designer Richard Quinn. The dress…
Image credit: Celebrity Instagram In 2024, men’s fashion is evolving. Those who think that fashion is only for women are wrong. Men have their own style and trends too. In 2024, men’s fashion is becoming more exciting and diverse with a mix of innovative twists and classic styles. If you want to know the latest in men’s fashion, there’s no better place to turn than Bollywood actors. Let these Bollywood celebs tell you about the best styles for men in 2024 and the latest summer styles for men. Siddharth Malhotra embraces the sequin trend While sequins have traditionally been associated…
As a young man, I spent a lot of time in railroad yards. I was crazy about graffiti, and freight trains were like museums on metal, where I could see work from people all over the country. One of the most prolific artists was Colossus of the Road, who graffitied cowboy profiles on nearly every freight car in America. Under each profile was a cryptic message like “Big mistake,” “Growing audience,” or “Never coming back.” Rumor had it that Colossus was a railroader who’d been doing the job since the 1970s.He painted his nickname in the folkloric style of hobo…
What hiker doesn’t know the feeling of going on a long hike and just letting their heart dictate? In most cases, I do, but when I’m testing gear, I usually try to pay attention to how it performs.In a recent gear test, I did a little bit of both, and while testing the Patagonia Granite Crest Women’s Rain Jacket, my mind wandering and focus merged, with thoughts like these frequently popping up:Has Patagonia ever failed you? How many pieces of Patagonia clothing or gear have you used in your life? Wow, it’s really hard to count. Well, anyway, can you…
Shares of Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd (ABFRL) rose 11.93 per cent to Rs 236.95 after the company’s board gave approval to the management to explore a vertical demerger of the Madura Fashion & Lifestyle business from the company into a separate listed entity.The Madura Fashion and Lifestyle division (MFL), which comprises four lifestyle brands including Louis Philippe, Van Heusen, Allen Solly and Peter England, casual wear brands including American Eagle and Forever 21, sportswear brand Reebok and Van Heusen’s innerwear business, will be spun off into a separate listed company. The proposed separation would result in two separately…