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Former staff members of a Wellington clothing brand that created jobs for women migrants and refugees, are trying to claw the company back into businesses. Nisa, an ethical brand manufacturing…

International students recently modeled glamorous clothing styles from sixth- to eighth-century Japan at a fashion show at Doshisha Women’s College of Liberal Arts in Kyoto. People and goods are believed…

The models cut modern silhouettes and wear broody expressions in their sleek, monochrome outfits. They glide their hands mysteriously and smolder at the camera. Interspersed are images of icebergs. The…

Using sustainable materials or thrifting isn’t new. The term “circular fashion” has been around for a few years now and today, it also means taking offcuts and unwanted material scraps,…

The two men in bright overalls rooting for plastic on a Tunisian beach do so to make a living, but also in the knowledge that they are helping the environment.…

It’s surprising how many celebrities know sign language, from some of the biggest celebrities in the world to K-drama actors. As the world progresses towards a more inclusive future, several…

A growing number of African American creators on TikTok are joining the “gyaru” trend, a Japanese fashion subculture that was popular in the 1990s. #BlackGyaru: Wearing brightly colored outfits and sporting…

Sobia Ameen is a multi-talented individual, encompassing roles as a content creator, model, architect, and baker. While she embraces labels like “plus size,” “body positive,” and “bubbly,” Sobia wants people to recognise…

As extreme heat hammers the globe, one traveller discovers a wealth of cooling solutions, from high-tech underwear to ancient philosophies, on a journey round Japan. When our iPhones alerted us…

This year has seen a number of K-pop stars making their way into the world of fashion as international brand ambassadors, one after another. Appointing K-pop stars as brand ambassadors…