sustainable fashion

Moonray’s new, eco-friendly spring-summer collection features three-dimensional craftwork

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Moonray’s new, eco-friendly spring-summer collection features three-dimensional craftwork

garments from Moonray’s spring-summer collection Equilibrium | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Inspired by Nature, Moonray’s spring-summer collection, Equilibrium, envelops traditional crafts and dyeing techniques within the fold of sustainable fashion and modern design sensibilities. While plant-based dyes and eco-friendly fabrics are the cynosure of the range that hit store’s shelves mid-February, it is the three-dimensional floral bouquet details on … Read more

Mcap of three of top-10 most-valued firms erodes by Rs 82,082.91 cr; Reliance biggest laggard

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Mcap of three of top-10 most-valued firms erodes by Rs 82,082.91 cr; Reliance biggest laggard

The combined market valuation of three of the top-10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 82,082.91 crore last week, with Reliance Industries taking the biggest hit. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank and State Bank of India were the three laggards, while Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), ICICI Bank, Hindustan Unilever, Infosys, ITC, Bharti … Read more

India Handmade Collective to host an exhibition of naturally dyed khadi and handlooms in Hyderabad

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India Handmade Collective to host an exhibition of naturally dyed khadi and handlooms in Hyderabad

A model showcases a sari by Blue Lotus | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Handwoven and handspun khadi garments as well as naturally dyed fabrics will be in the spotlight at an exhibition in Hyderabad, from August 10 to 12. Hosted by the India Handmade Collective (IHMC) as part of its S.A.L.T Stories (Sustain Alternate Live … Read more

Kokūn’s latest Spring collection is zero-waste and naturally-dyed

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Kokūn’s latest Spring collection is zero-waste and naturally-dyed

Sustainability, naturally-dyed and locally grown are terms now commonplace in the fashion industry. But brands that grow their own plants to create dyes are few and far between. Which is what designer Mridu Mehta Tiwari hopes to change with Kokūn (meaning, cocoon), which she founded in 2020, to create zero-waste garments eco-printed with tannin-rich leaves … Read more

Global fashion industry moving towards sustainable ways to thrive in the market: Shivendra Nigam, CFO, Cantabil 

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Global fashion industry moving towards sustainable ways to thrive in the market: Shivendra Nigam, CFO, Cantabil 

Customers still majorly prefer the tangible experience of physical shopping. As the festive season approaches and the inoculation drive picks up pace across the country, players are hopeful that the festive shopping this year will drive positive growth for most retailers, with the possibility of even doing even better sales than the pre-pandemic levels. Though … Read more

Sustainable fashion: Leather is not the villain it is made out to be

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Sustainable fashion: Leather is not the villain it is made out to be

Leather and sustainability appear to be opposites only if one’s view is skin-deep. (Image: Aranyani) By Aravind Balasubramanya,  Festivals such as Ganesh Chaturthi are around the corner. And around the corner from there are Eid and Diwali. What better excuse than the festive season to let out the shopper in you and enjoy some pandemic-free … Read more

Future of fashion: From Indian heritage to digital outlook

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Future of fashion: From Indian heritage to digital outlook

The role of design colleges and institutes is very crucial in preserving heritage fashion. By Archana Surana Fashion has become a buzz word over the years along with sustainable craft practices. As we know India is the land of mixed culture and has roots in craft design philosophy which can be observed in its tradition. … Read more

World Environment Day: What is Sustainable fashion ? How it will impact trends? Woodland’s Harkirat Singh explains

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World Environment Day: What is Sustainable fashion ? How it will impact trends? Woodland’s Harkirat Singh explains

Mr. Harkirat Singh, MD Woodland Worldwide Eco-fashion has become the talk of the town since the current consumer is very well-informed. He has realised the damage caused to the environment in the past and the need to act immediately to reduce it with human effort. Sustainable and recyclable materials are now becoming more readily available … Read more