7 Eco-Friendly Fabrics That Will Disrupt the Luxury Fashion Industry
THE MEDIUM IS THE MESSAGE Bettoni's audience included several finalists from the CFDA + Lexus Fashion Initiative,...
Ecotec: A Traceable, Italian-Made Yarn Derived From Recycled Cotton
ECOTEC \?k??tek\ n. 1 a: A Marchi & Fildi yarn derived from 100 percent pre-dyed cotton textile clippings. b:...
Ethical Fashion Initiative to Train Asylum Seekers for Italy’s Textile Trade
FASHION FOR GOOD “Africa is one of today’s creative poles and this show proves that African designers speak about...
Stella Jean Leverages Multicultural Heritage to Empower Women in Need
Stella Jean exploded onto the fashion scene in late 2011 with collections recognized by their juxtaposition of...
Tahaanga’s Sustainable Dress Shirts Claim to be World’s Fastest Drying
New apparel brand Tahaanga is dedicated to producing cool and functional garments for men with a commitment to...
Tilda Swinton Caresses Strangers’ Clothing to Protest Fast Fashion
UNCLOAKED Swinton said she realized the importance of garment longevity after going through her late mother's...
Re.Verso: An Italian Luxury Textile Made From Recycled Wool Waste
RE.VERSO \ri-?v?rs-?\ n. 1: A traceable, Italian-made luxury textile derived from pre-consumer recycled fibers,...
Bacx: A Line of Traceable Eco-Silks Derived From Recycled, Scrap Fibers
BACX \?baks\ n. 1: A line of sustainably produced, "next generation" silks made in Italy by Centro Seta. 2:...
Italy’s Largest Textile Suppliers Pledge to Detox Their Supply Chains
Attilio Imperiali, Berbrand, Besani, Italdenim, Miroglio, and Zip may not have the same name recognition as Dolce...
Made of Organic Cotton, N2R’s Hydro Jacket is Water-, Wind-Resistant
Finding a good water-resistant jacket is a difficult prospect in itself, but finding one that is organic too is...
Deadly Fire That Killed 7 at Garment Factory in Italy Had Barred Windows
A deadly blaze in a sweat shop in Prato on the outskirts of Florence has left seven Chinese immigrant workers dead-...
Canepa is World’s First Textile Mill to Commit to Greenpeace’s Detox Plan
Canepa has pledged to eliminate toxic chemicals from its supply chain and products by 2020. The Italian mill is...
Alcantara: A Carbon-Neutral Faux-Leather Fabric From Italy
ALCANTARA \?al kan tära\ n 1 a: A certified-carbon-neutral fabric with the versatility to be used in fashion,...
Precious Surface: A Technology that Embeds 24-Karat Gold Into Fabrics
PRECIOUS SURFACE \?presh?s ?s?rfis\ n 1 a: A patented infusion technology that deposits 24kt gold into leather,...
Help Krže Studio Kickstart Its Luxury Vegan Footwear Collection
Discussing the vegan fashion line with Wishyouwerevegan, Tamar says that when she was deciding what materials to...
Here’s the Bluetooth-Enabled Handset Glove You Didn’t Ask For
HOLD THE PHONE Produced by Hi Fun, an accessories firm based in Italy, the Hi Call features a tiny speaker in...
Carlo Volpi Challenges Notions of Masculinity With Campy, Colorful Knits
It's easy to understand why someone like Carlo Volpi would have a deep and abiding passion for wool. The breathable...
Bottega Veneta Goes Vegan With Purses Made From Japanese Washi Paper
Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? Bottega Veneta, an Italian luxury house best known for its leather...
Strawberries Could Protect Your Skin Against Ultraviolet Radiation
Strawberries aren't just a delicious fruit, they could also protect your skin from the DNA-ravaging effects of...
Osklen, Italian Government Partner to Evolve Eco-Friendlier Textile Industry
Critics may have labeled Rio+20 negotiations a disappointment, but the United Nations conference resulted in at...
Casamania’s “Rememberme” Chair is Made Out of Recycled Clothes
Tobias Juretzek's "Rememberme" chair isn't just a chair, it's a time capsule. The Italian designer takes castoff...
Italian Vogue’s Editor-in-Chief Praises Livia Firth’s Green Carpet Challenge
Franca Sozzani, editor-in-chief of Italian Vogue wants to paint the red carpet a more verdant hue. Writing on her...
Ivano Vitali Creates Zero-Waste Garments From Recycled Newspaper Yarn
READ ALL ABOUT IT To achieve the colors he wants without the use of dyes, Vitali sorts his printed matter by color,...
Replay Jeans Introduces Water-Free “Laser Wash” for Denim
The denim industry is a thirsty, energy-intensive beast, but a new treatment technology by Replay Jeans could reproduce...
Greenpeace Protests Brazilian Leather, Amazon Deforestation at Italian Trade Show
Witnessing a fashion show in Italy, one of the meccas of the industry, isn't a privilege many of us will experience....
Zanacco’s Vegetable-Tanned Men’s Shoes Redefine Italian Craftsmanship
Footwear companies that tout themselves as using "fine Italian craftsmanship" are a dime a dozen, but few kicks...
ASAP Lab: Luxurious Eco-Fashion That is As Sustainable As Possible
ASAP might be a mantra for our rabid-paced generation, but for one Italian company, it's a call to action. ASAP...
Alienina Repurposes Everyday Scraps Into Extraordinary Jewelry
From trash to treasure; it may be a hip eco-conscious idea, but can garbage be chic? Milan-based Alienina does...
Regenesi Recycles Bike Reflectors, Eyeglasses into Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry
The Re-Circle jewelry collection by Regenesi only looks like mother of pearl. The lustrous, inner-shell-like pieces...
An Eco-Fashion Manifesto Gets the Royal Treatment at Milan Fashion Week
An oversize 20-page "eco-manifesto" made the rounds at Milan Fashion Week this past week, backed by the unlikeliest...