The weather might be playing tricks on you but your wardrobe doesn’t have to. We get it, transitional dressing is no easy feat — on some days, we can’t even put on a pair of...
Fashion has clearly had a tremendous impact on the planet. The processes in the industry, ranging from fabric and garment manufacturing to cultivation of raw materials, related activities such as logistics, and consumer usage from...
In 2021, the average number of packages delivered by FedEx Express in the U.S. on a daily basis increased to over 6.6 million packages. That’s a lot of single-use plastic packaging to go through, especially...
Globally, the fashion industry discards 40 million tonnes of textile waste on an annual basis — most of which is either sent to a landfill or incinerated. While its production consumes vast quantities of water,...
Layering may be your best bet against the biting cold this season, but how do you choose the right clothes that keep you warm, sartorially fulfilled and also happen to have a sustainable edge? The...
If you haven’t gotten around to figuring out what your version of ‘new year, new me’ should be, then perhaps adopting some minimalist style ought to be on your sartorial radar. The markers of minimalism...
It’s the season to channel some ‘big jacket energy’ and what better a way to do it than with some inflated puffer jackets? Quickly obtaining street-style status, this bubbly piece of outerwear is bound to...
A recent report has found that 35 banks from across the globe have provided $2.7 trillion in lending and underwriting to the fossil fuel industry. This is the same industry that creates synthetic fibres that...
In order for sustainable fashion to have a widespread impact, we need governments and legislation to step in and set industry-wide standards. Several designers, brands, and journalists have echoed that sentiment and are banding together...
We’ve advised you on how to dress and shop consciously, but have you ever wondered how you can eat more sustainably? Food accounts for over a quarter (26%) of global greenhouse gas emissions, while 70%...
Sustainability doesn’t just begin with how a garment is made or end with where it ends up after being discarded. Easily overlooked aspects like how you wash, dry and care for your clothes — sustainably...
Driven by convenience, availability and Instagrammable style at a fraction of the price — fast fashion has made its allure pretty clear. And yet, even after being aware of its negative impact, our toxic relationship...
According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an equivalent of 1 garbage truck full of textiles is either sent off to a landfill or burned every second. Clearly, there is no escaping fashion waste at this...
You can eat your mushrooms and wear them too. The next big it-bag or cult sneaker could be made from mushrooms and it’s primed to be one of fashion’s most sustainable solutions to date. Ahead,...
#JeansForDays for you but decades for our planet. A wardrobe essential, a popular choice, the denims you own in any form has cost us colossal levels of irreversible damage. It takes all of 9,500 litres...
Celebrities are the original influencers. We are constantly aspiring to look like them by copying their style or attempting to pull-off their latest hairstyles. So, when some of our favourite celebs champion sustainability by repeating...
Are you making conscious choices but falling prey to false advertising? ‘Sustainability’ is merely a strategy term for certain brands to monetise, however, only a handful ensure it is implemented from stem to stern. We...
When you think of going vegan, it’s quite common to associate the lifestyle with a plant-based diet — but how you choose to consume fashion is also a huge piece of the vegan puzzle. And...
It’s quite ironic how we end up using plastic in a matter of minutes only to have it last upto a thousand years. Today, an unending mountain of single-use plastic waste is weighing heavily on...
Before the pandemic, leading designers were creating as many as six collections a year. These consisted of spring, resort, pre-fall and fall collections, including separate shows for both genders and even couture for some. Today...
Unboxing a new gadget can be fun and uploading it on Instagram can feel even better. But does anyone ever wonder about our old electronics that are collectively creating a mountain of waste in a...
COVID-19 has upended consumer lives and changed buying behaviour for the better. An increasing number of consumers are now making more environmentally-sound purchases than ever and are likely to continue doing so even after the...
If you’ve been guilty of thinking that ‘sustainability’ is just a trend, then you are not alone. Rampant greenwashing among fashion brands and call-out culture have made it really hard to tell the difference between...
Holiday season is going to be a lot different this year to say the least. But that’s no reason to mope around and stay in your sweats. If you’re planning on having a Zoom gathering with...
When you buy a product, you aren’t just paying to acquire it but investing in it as well. Every item purchased can have a lasting impact throughout its life cycle — one that can even...
For fast fashion, higher consumption equals handsome profits. But these earnings come at a huge price for the planet and the people that make it. To acknowledge its impact, we took a closer look at...
2020 has been a rude awakening to say the least. Apart from the novel coronavirus, this year has also seen some of the deadliest climate catastrophes take place across the globe. From wildfires to cyclones,...
We are entering an entirely new phase of planetary history, called the Anthropocene. A period in which human activity has been identified as the dominant influence on our environment. And yet, our consumption habits are...
Back in 2011, fashion’s most suave designer Tom Ford famously decreed that, “Shorts should only be worn on the tennis court or on the beach.” But the times have changed ever since then. Streetwear took...
On average, consumers tend to throw away 60% of their clothes within the first year of purchase. And this year alone, an estimated 18.6 million tonnes of clothing will end up in landfills. Which begs...
Breathing second life into a garment is one of the key tenets of circularity. And ever since the pandemic began, the market for secondhand clothing has been burgeoning and seeing a massive uptick in mainstream...
Winter is coming and we are planning on welcoming it with open arms, clad in best of loungewear of course. Ahead, get inspired by our top picks that you can wear to chase the chill...
A lot has changed during the course of this year. Consumers are working differently, thinking differently and more importantly — spending differently. Here’s how their behaviour has changed for the better. According to the latest...
Sweatshirts have become the unofficial uniform of quarantine and we aren’t the least bit surprised. There’s no denying their unparalleled comfort and transitional style. Whether you’re hunkering down indoors or stepping out for a quick...
We love fashion and we love luxury — but we adore affordable and sustainable clothing a lot more. After all, dressing well doesn’t have to mean taking out a mortgage on your house. With the right...
Colour, perhaps even more than fabric, is one of the biggest deciding factors when it comes to buying clothes. And yet the impact from the toxic dyes that colour them tend to get easily overlooked....
Uncomfortable times call for comfortable clothing. Wearing sweatpants is no longer considered “a sign of defeat” as the late Karl Lagerfeld once famously stated, but has now become a socially-acceptable form of attire across the...
Ever since the streetwear renaissance began, sneakers have gained cult status among the fashion set, making them more covetable as ever. But as consumption continues to grow, so does the waste. Over 23 billion...
Let’s face it, dressing for work now looks a whole lot different than it did earlier this year. The items that were once menswear office staples (brogues for one) probably haven’t seen the light of...
If you’ve found yourself being sustainable-curious lately, then you are not alone. However, shopping for an environmentally-conscious product can seem rather perplexing, especially with all the rampant greenwashing among brands lately. But fret not, we’re...
Of the many trends you will find us playing around with in the coming months, menswear-inspired looks will be one of our top favourites. Whether styled to achieve a full-on androgynous look or contrastingly paired...
Blockchain technology gained buzz-worthy status when it became associated with the famed cryptocurrency Bitcoin. In essence, blockchain is an open and digitally distributed public ledger that records transactions between multiple parties in a verifiable and...
Done right, layering can breathe new life into tired wardrobe staples while creating a multitude of Insta-worthy looks that can help you weather the storm, both literally and sartorially. Ahead, we show you just how...
Light on your wallet and easily accessible, fast food and Fast Sustainable Fashion are two sides of the same coin that satisfy short lived needs — neither one of which is sustainable. Ahead, we uncover...
Few things in life are as timeless as a well-tailored piece of Sustainable Clothing. It has the ability to outlive passing trends and its exquisite construction will make you cherish it for years to come....
Ever since plastic gained popularity in the 1960s, it has become such an inevitable part of our daily lives that 8.3 billion metric tons of it has been created to date. Today, that very cheap and...
Out with the new, in with the old — this month we are indulging in all things secondhand and encouraging you to follow suit. Not only is pre-owned fashion a great nod to sustainability but...
Whether your beauty regimen consists of two steps or ten, it could be causing tremendous harm to the environment. The cosmetics and skincare industry contributes to a large number of environmental issues that range from...
Clean and classic, whites are a great way to inject some freshness into your wardrobe. Call it a palate cleanser if you must, we love the way white styles serve up as a sartorial blank...
Smooth, soft, luminous and light — when it comes to touch and feel, vegan silk (also known as ‘Peace’ 'Eri' or 'Ahimsa' silk) shares the same qualities as conventional silk. But it’s the method of...
Pastels aren’t just for women and it’s high time you ditched those dated notions. If wearing florals can still make men look macho, then attempting to pull off a delicate colour palette should be the...
Over the past few months, designers have stepped away from traditional runway showings and replaced them with creative short films that portrayed a perceptible yet poetic charm. The films served as a breath of fresh...
Are you struggling to keep up with your daily workload? Are you starting to lose your working from home motivation? Well, you’re in luck because the fix for that might be lying inside your wardrobe...
Binge-watched every Netflix series out there wishing you’d have spent your time a little more productively? It’s time for you to tune into some educational and inspirational podcasts that leave you feeling uplifted and enlightened....
Got sustainable fashion on your mind? Feel free to feed your curiosities, as reputed institutes are now offering online courses to help you understand the concept of sustainability in relation to fashion, textiles, design and...
Pop culture has long romanticised the idea of excess by means of walk-in closets, shopaholic behaviour and credit card swiping. But in reality, mindless shopping can damage your wallet, garment workers in the supply chain...
Now, we are not going to be as bold as to say that that minimalism is out but with lockdown easing globally, having a little fun with sustainable fashion is just what the doctor ordered....
We are not just sustainability advocates, we are enablers. Our environmentally friendly separates can be mixed and matched owing to their classic styles and neutral colours that will have you repeating for years to come....
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Yellow Topaz — these gemstones don’t just have to be adorned as jewellery, they add one everyday luxe to your wardrobe. Lucky for you, a ton of our pieces come in these...
We now exist in what is known as ‘the new normal’ where all things antibacterial are of utmost importance, but it’s not just face masks and gloves that could potentially shield you from germs. Some...
You must have often paid attention to looking your best. You spend hours trying various outfits until you find the one that makes you look great. However, although you look like you are dressed to...
From men’s sneakers and sweatshirts to women’s joggers and bodysuits, according to the Lyst Index that measures the world’s hottest styles from a formula that filters millions of items by volume of social media mentions,...
When an individual purchases clothing or any sort of garment, the first thing they notice is its colour or the cut of the garment, but the fabric of that garment usually goes unnoticed. However, how...
Conversations around converting to veganism had taken centre stage amid the pandemic as rumours spread that the virus originated in bats that were sold at Wuhan’s seafood wet market. While this theory has not actually been particularly conclusive,...
Clothes are considered to be a reflection of our personality. Our style often makes a statement about the kind of people we are, whether artistic, minimalist, or professional. However, animal clothing gives quite a wrong...
Stars are considered role models as they inspire and impact the lives of millions of people. They are idolized, and thus they can make a world of difference to certain movements. The Ethical fashion movement...
The upcoming fashion trends that you should adapt need to be sustainable. In recent years, there has been a burst of interest in the sustainability of fashion. The fashion industry trends in 2020 have undergone...
The past two months have been quite the game changer for the fashion industry — Saint Laurent, Gucci and Michael Kors made headlines as they decided to forego traditional fashion week schedules, while Belgian designer...
Whenever we think about fashion, words like trend, style, glamour etc. instantly strike the mind. However, words like eco-friendly, ethical or sustainable hardly cross our mind. But did you know that sustainable and ethical fashion...
The fashion industry is probably the most followed and preferred industry for people across the world after food. It fulfills one of the most important necessities. The industry has a valuation of USD3 trillion parallel...
There is a price paradox when it comes to buying clothes. Sustainable wears are costlier owing to their quality of make and material, whereas fast fashion is available at a fraction of the cost, but comes...
The glamour of fashion weeks, street style and front rows simply cannot exist in a world where we have to socially-distance ourselves for a period that seems indefinite. In retrospect, keeping the carbon emissions, biannual...
People are becoming more conscious about the ecosystem and want to save the environment by stopping unnecessary exploitation of resources. One of the most concerning topics is fast fashion. This concept of providing cheap clothing...
From being considered one of the best protein sources to facing a period of turmoil during lockdown, the meat industry might just be preparing for a state of permanent downfall. Globally, even China is concerned...
Fashion trends are periodic, styles from an era always manage to make a comeback annually whether it's the early aughts, retro ’60s or punk ’80s. Nostalgia is comforting, as are the clothes we live in...
Textures have the unique ability to add both definition and flounce to a garment. Techniques of ruching, smocking and shirring hark back to the Victorian era where the sleeves, bustiers or bustles of dresses were...
It’s almost been a decade of sustainable fashion revolution. The information regarding cash crops, artificial fibers, cheap labor, and usage of fresh water and other natural resources is being published in different research papers and...
With work from home becoming the new norm amid lockdown, it came as no surprise when comfortable clothing came to be the go-to wardrobe choice for all consumers alike. According to Lyst’s ‘Stay At Home’...
Let’s be straight, watching some quality material on Netflix for some temporary lockdown de-stress is great, but it can’t offer the same amount of endorphins that a great workout would. However, with social distancing and...
The Pandemic situation across the world has made our lives come to a stand still. During this reflective pause from the mad pace of life, we can perceive the bigger picture of how we have...
After major setbacks in the last year and in the beginning of the year 2020, even the least bothered or less aware section of society will be pushed to make conscious choices when it comes...
The fashion industry has come undone, struggling to operate and dealing with tremendous losses during this period of uncertainty. In times like these where parts of the industry have partially hunkered down, persistent problems have...
COVID-19 has given us more time to be home and for many of us, this means tidying up! For people who have had a comfortable life, the wardrobe they see now could be a surprise,...
As with any other forward-thinking industry, fashion businesses across the globe have been adapting to the changing needs of the world. The push towards sustainability is nothing new and with climate change and global warming...
The world is getting shut down and people are living in an environment of doubt. A virus that originated from a living-animal market in Wuhan, China is now crippling the whole planet. Economies are falling...
We have all called in sick and tried the whole 'working from home’ thing once or twice, but making a habit of it given the current lockdown scenario can seem rather daunting especially for the...
With the outbreak of Coronavirus and the shutting down of society, we have had a lot of time to sit back and reflect on the effects that fashion has had on the environment. The global...
From food to toiletries and now even the fashion industry, it seems as though labelling something as “eco-friendly” automatically makes it a hot ticket item. A tried and tested formula that consumers seem to easily...
Dressing up in a way that doesn’t damage the environment can sometimes be a task. Sometimes you can’t find a sustainable alternative for what you’re looking for and then there are times sometimes when we’re...
In the past couple of years, sustainability has become more than just a trend. online retailers have been working on topics like ecology and sustainability, which have a strong influence on the future and...
Summer is looming overhead with its bright rays, high temps and stylish new trends. While the designers were finished showcasing their spring collections for 2020 last year, it's finally time to take a step back...
When this decade began, there was no such thing as “conscious thrifting”. It was far from being a popular topic let alone be trending. All we wanted were Juicy sweatshirts, Abercrombie shirts, VS underwear and...
Stretch, push, pull, lift, jump or run; activewear requires clothes that do the heavy lifting for you. Apart from which, these fabrics also work hard at wicking moisture while being breathable, waterproof yet fast drying,...
Doing laundry can become an essentially meditative practice for many. Our clothes are treasures that we take care of. We schedule a certain amount of time in a week to take care of them. But...
9 in 10 Gen Z consumers believe companies have a responsibility to address environmental and social issues, according to a report by McKinsey & Co. However, an incredible 86% of companies today utilise influencer marketing...
The fabric of the clothes we wear makes up most of what we wear. It is one of the most basic components in determining how sustainable our clothing really is. It’s important to choose sustainable...
Nothing calls for a better sartorial palette cleanse than pastels. These soft sorbet hues have the ability to evoke feelings of freshness, the advent of spring and a soft appeal that can be universally flattering...
From pop culture to fashion, celebrity propagation to grocery aisles and beyond — conventional wisdom tells us that going vegan is probably the smartest thing to do right now. Giving up milk, cheese and anything...
Last year was all about kombucha, non-alcoholic drinks, wellness vitamins, and whatnot. And because we all seem to be increasingly moving toward a more health-oriented world, the interest in such things does not seem to...
Sustainability has become an issue of paramount importance in the fashion industry, and rightfully so. However, it has also given rise to a number of brands resorting to greenwashing in order to sell more goods...
As brands begin to deepen their ecological footprint to keep up with the growing call to action for sustainability, consumers are keen on holding up a magnifying glass against these so-called claims to see if...
As we approach the summer season, there’s nothing better to occupy our procrastinating minds with than some travel plans. Whether its a humble road trip to your nearest beach town or a full-blown European adventure,...
The organic food movement may have begun as a trend but has had far-reaching benefits for both farmers and consumers. The promotion of supply chain transparency and widely claimed health benefits have gone on to...
In recent years, sustainable fashion and sustainability have built a strong case for itself. The term “sustainability” has become a buzzword and has turned quite a few heads. Consumers today are taking a closer look...
Fast Fashion has relied on exploitative, unreliable and unethical practices for far too long. Selling clothes has become a cruel process, where factory workers, animals, and artisans are barely recognised for the time and effort...
With this new year, Fashion bought something new to the scene too: Circular fashion. It kicked out the old idea of conspicuous fashion and brought many newer, greener options to the table. And no, the...
This new decade started with a bang when activism took over as one of the most prominent happenings in 2020. The financial innovation, protests and government policies this year are aimed at positive societal change....
The beauty industry may not appear to be under fire as much as its fashion counterpart when it comes to conversations around sustainability. However, they have been equally responsible for creating waste, resorting to animal-cruelty...
We’re well aware of the fact that the fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world. Making an informed and conscious decision to shop with ethical and sustainable brands can make...
Second-hand ownership isn’t a novel concept. Whether its furniture, automobiles, electronics or clothing, we have all purchased some form of used products in our lifetime. Even the average spendthrift hasn’t been immune to a hand-me-down....
Athletic wear meant for leisure or lounging — athleisure is a term made popular by the New York fashion media and a trend that was conceived by the activewear giant Lululemon in the ‘90s. Ever since, the...
From associating it with hygiene, groceries, utility and beyond, plastics have slowly become the devil we know and a careless item we’ve unfortunately grown accustomed to. A research by the Ellen McArthur foundation suggests that...
From the consumer’s point of view, the new wave of sustainability can seem like quite a lot to take in, especially after years of being conditioned to a consumerist way of life. Most of us...
Take a few minutes to think about how many plastic sandwich bags you must have used over the years. This might just be what you need to realize why it’s important to figure out a...
When Gianni Versace said, ‘Don't be into trends. Don't make fashion own you, but you decide what you are, what you want to express by the way you dress and the way to live’, these...
Fast fashion is bad and we’ve come to realise that fact the hard way. With harsh realities about throwaways being constantly sent to landfills, micro-plastics getting released into the ocean with every wash of synthetic...
“Fast Fashion” is a term given to the ideology of clothing that approaches design, creation, and marketing of apparel that emphasizes making fashion trends quickly and cheaply available to consumers”. Please take note of the...
After what seemed to look like a short-lived fad, veganism has gone completely mainstream to such a great degree that the month of January is now being heralded as Veganuary — just like its Movember...
Over the past few years, fashion consumers have become highly aware of the negative impacts of their purchasing choices on the environment. If people know of their over-reliance on fast fashion, the more likely they...
Minimalism has been a hot topic on the slow fashion spectrum for while now, but embracing it can be quite the challenge. The practice involves letting go of casual consumerism, impulse purchases that once brought...
When an object is capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms by avoiding pollution altogether, they are considered to be biodegradable. Sustainable fashion brands use materials that are deemed biodegradable, but it's...
Fast fashion has turned into the proverbial black sheep of the industry lately and with good reason. However, this hasn’t deterred a lot of its consumers to break away completely. Inditex, parent retail company to...
Colours breathe life into fashion in a way spotting a rainbow does. Nothing gets us visually tickled like seeing a collection of brightly hued clothing coming down a runway or peeping through shop windows. Which...
Climate change has been the most heated topics in the recent years, but felt even more so this year. Whether it was the United States of America’s formal withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord, the...
At ZAVI, we like staying on top of our game when it comes to the sustainability revolution because as challenging as addressing many of its concerns may be, learning about new and creative business models...
Conscious fashion goes by many avatars like eco fashion, ethical fashion, and in some cases sustainable fashion. In 2010, the textile industry in China was said to come third in the overall wastewater discharge at...
We understand how exhausting it can be to keep scrolling through your Instagram feed to find mindless consumerism being shoved down your throat. It is extremely normal to feel overwhelmed in this time of capitalism....
The global roar for sustainable fashion has been on an unstoppable rise lately. As the year draws to a close, it also marks one of the greatest years when sustainable practices took over the...
If we’ve learnt anything from the latest Fashion weeks, it’s that Fashion’s priorities are changing. From Roland Mouret’s campaign against the single-use of clothes hangers- to Prada encouraging her followers to “think how they spend”,...
Christmas is a fun time of year as you get to spoil the people you love and watch their happy faces as they unwrap the gifts you got them. Whether it’s playing secret Santa at...
The advantages of having most sustainable clothing brands are many. As ethical shoppers, we must be well aware of every fashion choice we make and use our power to vocally object malpractices taking place in the...
Just like an actual footprint, a carbon footprint is a polluting mark you are leaving behind on the environment. Carbon emissions aren’t just exclusive to heavy industrial sources, the fashion industry alone produces 10% of...
When it comes to garment labels, most shoppers only tend to look at the size and price markers as that’s where the initial purchasing priorities lie. But when it comes to the labels inside the...
The path to sustainability isn’t linear, but that doesn’t mean that it has to be an unattainable one either. Whether it’s embracing organic materials or buying clothes that are made with fair trade practices, taking...