Posing serious threats to our ecosystem, the fashion industry significantly contributes to environmental waste, producing 92 million tons of textile waste annually. However, the rising secondhand market, with projections to reach $367 Billion by 2029, bolstered by new tariffs on imports, offers a lifeline to reduce waste and promote a circular economy.| E D G E
Sustainable fashion terms are defined, such as circular fashion, emphasizing a closed-loop system utilizing finite resources for clothing that can be recycled and reused. Fast fashion is critiqued for its environmental damage and unethical practices, while the article explains concepts like deadstock, recycled and upcycled fashion, and zero waste, highlighting their roles in promoting sustainability.| E D G E
Inspired by the contoured lines of Vietnamese rice fields and the iconic conical hat, Alena Kalana presents Ruộng lúa (Vietnamese for rice field). This collection captures cultural symbolism by ble…| E D G E
Fabiola Soavelo’s collection, Unsettling Fihavanana, integrates storytelling and heritage through fashion, reflecting her Swiss-Malagasy background. The collection emphasizes concepts of unit…| E D G E
