Ikat, a centuries-old dyeing technique, involves tying threads to control dye placement, creating intricate patterns. The complexity increases with multiple colours. Weft ikats are less precise,...

Fashion is cyclic and so are trends. Time and again there are styles and looks that are re-invented by designers or return to the runway in their original essence. Hence each year a retro brigade of...

The fashion world continually evolves, and a new term, Muslim fashion, has emerged and is here to stay. Originating from the Islamic revivalist movement's call for modest dressing, the 1980s and...

In 2013, the Rana Plaza factory collapse, the second largest industrial disaster in history, killed nearly 1,200 garment workers in Bangladesh. This tragedy forced the fashion and textiles industry...

'Yes I'm very afraid,' admits Moussa Doumbia. 'Sometimes I can't sleep.' Moussa grows cotton as a cash crop in Mali. He lies awake at night wondering whether he will be able to afford medicine to...

The fashion industry around the world generates more than a trillion dollars annually. It is a well-known fact that textile industry is one of the most polluted industries in the world. Therefore, by ...

Fashion trends in 2014 continue to feature crop tops for mid-riff exposure and introduce colored mesh inserts and lace overlays for a blend of concealment and allure. Tea-length skirts remain popular ...

Fashion always bucks the trend and keeps coming back. Be it polka dots of fifties or flared jeans of seventies, it is not surprising to see fashion houses and fashion aficionados revisit and revive...

Fashion diversity permits an individual to retain his/her own identity within a group. As Coco Chanel highlighted, fashion encompasses more than just clothing; it reflects ideas and lifestyles. The ...

Ethical and sustainable fashion prioritises eco-friendly and morally acceptable practices in sourcing, manufacturing, and designing clothes. This approach spans from cotton fields to consumers'...