It was hard to miss the living greenery sprouting from the runway pieces at Loewe’s spring 2023 show in Paris over the weekend, which explored the relationship between nature and technology (or the “fusion of the organic and the fabricated,” as creative director Jonathan Anderson put it). But actually incorporating live plants into garments was … Read more
From global warming to overfishing and microplastics pollution, our oceans are under threat. In fact, a recent study found that one third of all marine life could become extinct within 300 years if greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase. Meanwhile, another report published last year found that sea level rise caused by the climate crisis … Read more
On the heels of the end of Earth Month, H&M brought its upcoming Cherish Waste collection to life with an immersive exhibition. The museum-like presentation will be open to the public for the next three days at Studio 525 in NYC, but on Thursday evening, H&M hosted a private reception filled with fashion lovers like … Read more
Before you slip into your favorite bikini and dive into the ocean waves this summer, take a moment to consider where your swimsuit lands on the eco-friendly spectrum. Is it crafted from materials that are recycled, regenerative, and renewable? What about the certifications? Is it organic or B Corp certified? And don’t forget about production … Read more
In recent years, fashion has woken up to its need to reduce its environmental impact, from cutting down greenhouse gas emissions (an urgent task, considering the industry is responsible for between four to 10 percent of all emissions globally) to tackling issues such as deforestation and microplastics pollution. Recently, though, focus has also turned to … Read more
For Mariton Villanueva, founding Himaya meant creating a brand that acts as a complete antithesis of fast fashion. Though it was officially founded in 2019, with Villanueva’s college capstone project serving as the brand’s first collection, Himaya really has its roots in Villanueva’s childhood, when she would visit her extended family’s clothing factories. There, she … Read more
I don’t want to read about John Muir anymore. I know his story after studying Environmental Science and Policy because it flows throughout the curriculum. I’ve grown tired of single-lens environmental narratives that prioritize male, mostly white, perspectives. Why are their legacies considered mandatory education while conservationists of color go unstudied and underappreciated? Since studying … Read more
If there’s a look that defined 2020, it was the sweatsuit. At first, it was something of a humbling, democratic unifier: In March, we were all curled up on the couch, too overwhelmed by anxiety and news alerts to reach for anything but the frayed sweatshirts and stretched-out pants we’ve owned for who knows how … Read more
Below, we’ve outlined more denim brands designed with the planet in mind, from a first-of-its-kind biodegradable jacket to a hemp-blend stovepipe. In addition to “voting with your wallet,” it’s worth pointing out that jeans were literally invented as workwear back in 1873; they’re meant to last a few years, if not a few decades. So … Read more
Below, the 14 best shampoo bars to shop now. Drawing its name from the fact that an estimated 552 million plastic shampoo bottles end up in landfills every year, Odacité’s solid shampoo cleanses hair with its blend of cupuaçu butter and coconut, argan, and castor oils. Odacité 552M Soap-Free Shampoo Bar Housed in a keepsake … Read more