Down to Xjabelle, the fashion collection by a young designer with Down syndrome
Rompere le regole del mondo della moda è quello che sta facendo la stilista down Isabella Springmühl con Down to Xjabelle, la sua linea di abiti ispirata al Guatemala.
We have the right to know how clothes are made, sustainable fashion according to Iluut
Low-impact materials and a transparent supply chain: this is what sustainable fashion is about according to the clothing brand Iluut, launched by three young designers.
Muskin, the vegetable leather made from mushrooms
Replacing animal leather is possible. Muskin is an eco-friendly alternative entirely made from natural raw materials, including the cap of a special mushroom.
A journey to discover the world’s most colourful fabrics
Why are the fabrics of the south of the world so colourful and showy? Let’s discover together the colours and patterns used by indigenous peoples for realising fabrics.
Coats and bikinis will charge smartphones and computers
There are ever more garments with built-in solar panels. From solar coats to necklaces.
Armani goes fur-free
The Armani Group decided to eliminate animal fur from its collections. According to the Fur Free Alliance it’s a “historic day” for the fashion industry.
Tommy Hilfiger launches its first clothing line for disabled children
Tommy Hilfiger, in collaboration with the non-profit organisation Runway of Dreams, presents its new clothing collection for disabled children. Fashion becomes suitable for all.
Why London’s new Design Museum is the cathedral of design and architecture
After ten years London’s Design Museum reopens in a new location. A spotlight not only on objects, but also on creative processes and global issues.
Fur in children’s clothes: two toxic garments recalled
LAV (the Italian Anti-Vivisection League) notices the presence of toxic substances in some children’s garments containing fur. The Ministry of Health bans sales.
Wax Max, from fabrics to ethical manufacturing made in Africa
Wax Max is a collection of garments and home fittings combining African fabrics and manufacture with Western style. A perfect combination of different cultures.