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Watch: Solving Bengaluru’s used textile waste problem

At the Textile Recovery Facility in Hirandahalli in Bengaluru, used clothes from several wards are brought there. TRF is part of a larger attempt to create a value chain for post-consumer textile waste while weaving into it alternate livelihood possibilities for waste pickers. Circular Apparel Innovation Factory or CAIF and Hasiru Dala, an NGO, in partnership with Saamuhika Shakti – …

Art Street at Coimbatore Vizha merges sustainability and creative expression

The Hindu

Sustain to Retain — SuRe, will be the theme of this year’s Art Street at Coimbatore Vizha, where sustainability meets creativity. “We constantly challenge ourselves to stay relevant and innovative,” says P Ashwin Kumar, head of the Art Street for this edition. “This year, we will focus on trends like resin art, digital art, 3D installations, and upcycled sculptures, while …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Introducing circularity in used-textile waste management, with inclusivity at its centre

The Hindu

At her Textile Recovery Facility in Hirandahalli where used textiles from around 10 wards of Bengaluru arrive, Indumathi, a waste picker-turned-entrepreneur seems quite exuberant and optimistic. The business was fast-moving during the festive month.” TRF, run by Indumathi and employing four people, is part of a larger attempt to create a value chain for post-consumer textile waste while weaving into …

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1 month ago

The reuse revolution: Your guide to upcycled and sustainable fashion brands

LA Times

This story is part of Image’s November Lost & Found issue, exploring the many lives our clothes and objects have, the many stories that are still waiting to be unearthed. Last year a Vogue India article’s headline read, pointedly: “Owning a one-of-a-kind upcycled garment is the new wardrobe flex.” But maybe it’s always been? “When I got older I started …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Laguna Art Museum adds wearable wrinkle for Art and Nature festival

LA Times

Fashion designer Ashley Morgan from UC Irvine walks the runway with her design during the 12th annual Art and Nature festival at Laguna Art Museum earlier this month. Bell Hernandez walks with a model wearing her design during the upcycled couture fashion show at Laguna Art Museum. An upcycled couture fashion show kicked off the 12th annual Art and Nature …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australian school named world’s best new building of 2024

CNN

Singapore CNN — A humble suburban school in Australia has fended off competition from skyscrapers, museums and airport terminals to be named World Building of the Year 2024. The Sydney-based architects said their new design had “radically transformed” the school to offer “new and contemporary learning environments,” though the project was intended to “capture the spirit” of the original campus. …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Music as a Spiritual Force: Emlyn Marimutu's Journey Through Culture and History

Hindustan Times

Emlyn Marimutu, a musician from Mauritius, shares his journey into music and the impact it has on his life. He speaks about the history of slavery in his culture and how it shaped his music. Marimutu also discusses the importance of upcycling materials and traditional instruments in his music, and how he uses them to convey his message about environmental …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Handcrafted and Hand-painted Diyas for Deepavali

The Hindu

A vibrant display of handcrafted diyas for Deepavali is being prepared in Mattancherry. Reshma Bheda, a talented artist, hand-paints these diyas, sourcing them from Gujarat and Maharashtra. Her designs are a blend of traditional and modern, reflecting her cultural heritage. Sustainability is central to her approach, with each diya being reusable and environmentally conscious. From traditional terracotta designs to modern …

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2 months ago

This L.A. artist turns wood scraps from guitars into midcentury-inspired art

LA Times

• Eric Blackwell is making a name for himself with his handcrafted artworks made largely from reclaimed guitar wood, featured in California boutiques like Trina Turk and the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation store. For Tom Anderson, founder of Tom Anderson Guitarworks, who’s been a mentor and “second father” to Blackwell for 22 years, watching him go from a beginner to …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Goethe-Zentrum Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Vibrant Eco-Mela

New Indian Express

A vibrant celebration of sustainability, culture, and community, Goethe-Zentrum's 'Eko-Mela' drew hundreds of visitors to Banjara Hills. The day-long event showcased eco-friendly stalls, live performances, storytelling sessions, and workshops, all aimed at promoting sustainability and fostering a sense of belonging and unity.

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Meghan Markle takes a leaf out of Kate Middleton's style book - as she upcycles scarlet Carolina Herrera gown for children's hospital gala

Daily Mail

The Princess of Wales has been recycling her red carpet gowns since 2012 Meghan Markle took a leaf from the Princess of Wales's book yesterday evening and upcycled a striking red Carolina Herrera dress to the LA Children's Hospital gala. Meghan Markle appeared to take a leaf out of the Princess of Wales's book last night and recycled her striking …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

F&B packaging births new generation of collectors

China Daily

Bookmarks made from cup sleeves of milk tea beverages. Business success In August, milk tea brand Naixue joined hands with the Harry Potter movie series to promote a themed beverage with packaging featuring scenes and characters from the films. After seeing the co-branded promotion, a woman from Guangdong province, 25, who calls herself Qiu, bought the drink and "immediately decided …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tomorrow’s Wardrobe: The exhibition spotlighting the innovations making fashion more sustainable

The Independent

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Here, its curator, George Kafka, discusses the designers who are making a difference, ground-breaking technologies, and Fashion Week’s responsibility …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Sonakshi Sinha is 'busy' making her Mumbai house 'a home', Zaheer Iqbal shares pic

India Today

Actors Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are enjoying their lives as a married couple. Sharing the boomerang video, Zaheer wrote, "Making it a home.” Sonakshi reposted Zaheer's Instagram story and wrote, "You are my home, na.” She also shared a glimpse of their personalized gallery wall, filled with cherished memories from their wedding day, and humorously added, "I've been busy.” …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Shop DIY art kits and furniture at By Hand from the Heart

The Hindu

With a mix of established ‘repeat players’ and fresh labels, popular makers’ market By Hand from the Heart returns to the city with its second edition for the year. Curated by Deepa Sekar and Kshiti Davey, this edition will feature a wide array of apparel brands, furniture and decor studios, wellness players, boardgame makers, and pottery artists to name a …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

You can enjoy this vegan protein powder hot as well as cold

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy While whey-based protein powders have long been a staple …

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6 months ago

Dhruv Kapoor’s SS25 Co-Ed show at Milan Fashion Week: Bunny therapy meets gender-fluid fashion

The Hindu

While it is tough to get a word in edgewise when Sabato De Sarno’s micro shorts at Gucci and Alessandro Michele’s debut Valentino collection are in competition, Milan Fashon Week Spring 2025 had a few, albeit quiet, winners this season. One of them, MFW regular Dhruv Kapoor, simply called his the SS25 Co-Ed show, referencing nostalgia, in particular childhood memories …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Milan Fashion Week: Prada projects youthful optimism, not escapism, in a turbulent world

Associated Press

MILAN — Without making overt statements, Milan designers expressed their concern over the global turbulence through their collections. “Eventually, I propose something positive, but escapism, I don’t like.” Not using the platform to comment on the state of the world would be “irresponsible,’’ said the designers behind the Simon Cracker brand, born 14 years ago to contrast the prevailing fashion …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Eco-friendly fashion: Mexican designer transforms election ads into stylish tote bags

Hindustan Times

Fashion designer Camilo Morales has upcycled everything from plastic shopping sacks to fabric scraps, turning them into bags, clothing and accessories. His latest raw material is the vinyl political "This election season was ridiculous," Morales said. In Mexico City alone, an estimated 10,000 tons of trash were produced by political publicity this season, according Juan Manuel Nunez, a professor at …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Prateik Babbar upcycled Smita Patil’s Kanjeevaram sarees for Mumbai screening of Manthan: ‘It was challenging’

Hindustan Times

The fashionable outfit was designed by Rahul Vijay, and the designer shared details about the outfit through an Instagram post. When Prateik called me up asking me to dress him up for the Indian premiere of #Manthan, #SmitaPatil’s first movie that was shown at the recent Cannes Film Festival, I knew I had to bring in elements of Smita Patil’s …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Dhiraj Sharma’s Time Window for 2024 is an example of how how almost anything can be upcycled

The Hindu

Does your window give you the time of day? Well, the Time Window created by Dhiraj Sharma not only tells time, but also incorporates the different types of discarded material he has been working with over the years. “In the last 18 years, I’ve consumed more than 360 kilos of discarded items to make over 150 artefacts,” says Dhiraj, speaking …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

From trash to treasure: The art of upcycling in fashion for a sustainable future

Hindustan Times

As the fashion sector grapples with the environmental repercussions of fast fashion, both consumers and designers are directing their focus toward sustainable alternatives. Upcycling signifies a shift towards a more mindful and accountable fashion environment, offering a creative remedy to mitigate waste and rejuvenate discarded materials. Upcycling emerges as a sustainable trend in the fashion industry, offering a creative remedy …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

They escaped a world of fast fashion to teach L.A. how to give old clothes new life

LA Times

It’s a rainy Wednesday evening at low-lit, moody Arts District hangout Tea at Shiloh, where a dozen students including myself perch on round white floor cushions, sipping carob cardamom tea and peering uncertainly at piles of denim on the low tables before us. Instead, Kim Krempien and Betsy Flores, clothing designers and founders of creative reuse collective Other Lives Studio, …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Why bespoke dressmaking is back

BBC

Why bespoke dressmaking is back Alamy There's a return to the traditional, personalised tailor and seamstress – with some help from TikTok. "People appreciate personal expression, and it seems that increasingly they want to wear clothes that they can have a say in designing, and which fit them like a glove," she tells BBC Culture. Bespoke sessions usually begin with …

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Watch: Solving Bengaluru’s used textile waste problem

Art Street at Coimbatore Vizha merges sustainability and creative expression

Introducing circularity in used-textile waste management, with inclusivity at its centre

The reuse revolution: Your guide to upcycled and sustainable fashion brands

Laguna Art Museum adds wearable wrinkle for Art and Nature festival

Australian school named world’s best new building of 2024

Music as a Spiritual Force: Emlyn Marimutu's Journey Through Culture and History

Handcrafted and Hand-painted Diyas for Deepavali

This L.A. artist turns wood scraps from guitars into midcentury-inspired art

Goethe-Zentrum Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Vibrant Eco-Mela

Meghan Markle takes a leaf out of Kate Middleton's style book - as she upcycles scarlet Carolina Herrera gown for children's hospital gala

F&B packaging births new generation of collectors

Tomorrow’s Wardrobe: The exhibition spotlighting the innovations making fashion more sustainable

Sonakshi Sinha is 'busy' making her Mumbai house 'a home', Zaheer Iqbal shares pic

Shop DIY art kits and furniture at By Hand from the Heart

You can enjoy this vegan protein powder hot as well as cold

Dhruv Kapoor’s SS25 Co-Ed show at Milan Fashion Week: Bunny therapy meets gender-fluid fashion

Milan Fashion Week: Prada projects youthful optimism, not escapism, in a turbulent world

Eco-friendly fashion: Mexican designer transforms election ads into stylish tote bags

Prateik Babbar upcycled Smita Patil’s Kanjeevaram sarees for Mumbai screening of Manthan: ‘It was challenging’

Dhiraj Sharma’s Time Window for 2024 is an example of how how almost anything can be upcycled

From trash to treasure: The art of upcycling in fashion for a sustainable future

They escaped a world of fast fashion to teach L.A. how to give old clothes new life

Why bespoke dressmaking is back