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Week in review: Clothing overproduction, overconsumption and can tech fix it?

Credit: Image via Getty Images The pursuit of “material wealth” has a complex relationship with overconsumption, especially clothing. And we live in a society where consumers are highly influenced by societal pressure and advertising; where the idea of having everything irrespective of need has led to a wasteful consumption culture. I understand overconsumption through the vicious loop set up by the fast fashion industry. The rapid production of cheap clothing that is advertised as seasonal ranges and must-haves by brands encourages people to get their hands on everything. This idea of staying “in-trend” leads to mindless consumption of clothing. But… Read More

Vestiaire Collective bans H&M, Zara in fight against fashion waste

Vestiaire Collective started banning fast fashion items last year as part of its mission to fight fashion waste. Credit: Image via Getty Images. Ahead of Black Friday Vestiaire Collective’s founders had removed 30 fast fashion brands from its pre-loved platform, including Swedish fashion retailer H&M, fashion conglomerate Gap Inc, Spanish fashion brand Mango, Japanese fashion brand Uniqlo, and Inditex’s Zara. Vestiaire Collective’s co-founders shared a letter on their website that explains the three-year plan to progressively remove fast fashion brands from the platform started on Black Friday in 2022 as this is the date “where consumption will skyrocket, especially of… Read More

The Fashion News You Might Have Missed This Month

While many of us might be finding it hard to shake off the holidays and find our groove in the new year, the fashion world has already taken 2024 by storm. Just over a month into the year ahead, and the fashion calendar is already brimming with new launches, fresh collections, and super steamy campaigns (thanks, Calvin Klein). Keep reading for all the fashion-y goodness you might have missed in the last month. Wynn Hamlyn Are Hosting A Sample Sale In Melbourne Image: Getty Excitingly Wynn Hamlyn will be hosting a sample sale this weekend in Melbourne. Details are below… Read More

AJIO Grazia Young Fashion Awards 2024: Karan Johar, Bobby Deol, Ananya Panday, Add Glamor To Star-Studded Affair | Bollywood News

AJIO Grazia Young Fashion Awards 2024 Sets Mumbai Aglow In A Star-Studded Affair The fashion world witnessed a dazzling spectacle on Tuesday, March 26, as the AJIO Grazia Young Fashion Awards 2024 lit up Mumbai with glitz and glamour. The event, held at Club Jolies, Birla Centurion, was a star-studded affair, brimming with excitement and jaw-dropping looks that epitomized the fearless spirit of fashion. This year’s awards showcased a tasteful mix of creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation. Urbanwear, Eveningwear, Indie Cool, Menswear, Footwear, Label Alert, Sustainable Fashion, and Jewelery – each category represented India’s dynamic fashion scene. The ceremony not only… Read More