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Who Will Pay Fashion’s Carbon Debt?
Who Will Pay Fashion’s Carbon Debt?

Fashion's carbon debt is a result of decades of overproduction and fossil-fuel dependence. Decarbonising the industry could cost $1 trillion, requiring substantial investment. Key steps include...

Regenerative Fibres in Fashion: How Hemp, Flax, and Nettle Are Transforming Sustainable Textiles
Regenerative Fibres in Fashion: How Hemp, Flax, and Nettle Are Transforming Sustainable Textiles

Regenerative fibres like hemp, flax, and nettle are transforming the fashion industry by promoting sustainable and climate-resilient textile production. These fibres restore ecosystems, conserve...

Chamba Embroidery: The Double-Sided Silk Art of Himachal’s Royal Heritage
Chamba Embroidery: The Double-Sided Silk Art of Himachal’s Royal Heritage

Chamba embroidery, renowned for its double-sided do-rukha stitch, creates flawless designs on both sides of the fabric. This art form, rooted in 17th-century Himachal Pradesh, was once royal...

Eco-couture: Merging High Fashion with Environmental Responsibility
Eco-couture: Merging High Fashion with Environmental Responsibility

Luxury fashion brands are increasingly embracing sustainability, using materials like organic cotton, hemp, and mycelium leather. Technologies such as AI, 3D designs, and blockchain is helping...

Kasaragod Chronicles: Sarees that Speak of Culture and Craft
Kasaragod Chronicles: Sarees that Speak of Culture and Craft

Kasaragod sarees are a unique blend of cultural heritage and sustainable craftsmanship. Made with eco-friendly dyes and traditional handloom techniques, they represent India's rich textile legacy....

Naga Tribal Weaving: The Vibrant Heritage, Stories, and Style of Nagaland’s Timeless Textiles
Naga Tribal Weaving: The Vibrant Heritage, Stories, and Style of Nagaland’s Timeless Textiles

Naga tribal weaving is a vibrant expression of culture, blending ancient techniques with bold, meaningful designs. Each piece reflects the tribe's identity, history, and values, from warriors’...

Fashion Styles of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: A City of Grit, Art, and Authentic Style
Fashion Styles of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: A City of Grit, Art, and Authentic Style

Philadelphia's fashion scene is a blend of authenticity, creativity, and cultural influences. From bold streetwear rooted in hip-hop and sports culture to artsy vintage finds and timeless workwear,...

Fashion in the Age of Climate Anxiety: Designing for an Uncertain Future
Fashion in the Age of Climate Anxiety: Designing for an Uncertain Future

Climate anxiety is driving fashion towards adaptive, sustainable designs that prioritise durability and resilience. Designers are using recycled, bio-based, and regenerative materials to reduce...

Kalamkari Sarees of Andhra Pradesh: The Timeless Art You Can Wear
Kalamkari Sarees of Andhra Pradesh: The Timeless Art You Can Wear

Kalamkari sarees from Andhra Pradesh are a blend of tradition, artistry, and storytelling. Created using hand-painting or block-printing techniques, they feature natural dyes and intricate motifs...

Paithani Saree: History, Types, Styling Tips & How to Identify the Original
Paithani Saree: History, Types, Styling Tips & How to Identify the Original

Paithani sarees, originating over 2,000 years ago, are renowned for their intricate handwoven designs and rich cultural history. Crafted from Bangalore silk and zari, these sarees feature unique...

Is your business ready for Textiles 4.0? Before you can say, 'Yes', 'No', 'May be' or 'I don't...
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Aseem Prakash
A recent PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) survey concluded that a majority of US companies are having...
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Bill D’Arienzo
Why do I ask if India can afford to miss the bus again? Because whether we like it or not, whether...
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Rahul Mehta
Imagine a cricketer, once an exciting player but now aged 45, having put on oodles of weight, too...
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Rahul Mehta
The focus in research and development (R&D) is now more and more set on new sustainable products...
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Fanny Vermandel
It was not very long ago that people who shopped online in India were considered 'ahead of time'....
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Arun Sirdeshmukh
Luxury is a lifestyle, and fashion is just a minuscule part of it. Businesswise-the most visible or ...
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Abhay Gupta
Effective quality management starts with a quality policy. Effectiveness is the extent to which...
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Pradip Mehta
Indians are too enamoured of Hollywood. We can’t help it. We have been conditioned this way. The...
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Anurag Batra
A few years later, the same process is now taking place in textile printing, and this has never...
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Gabi Seligsohn