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…
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Kyoto: International Students Model Ancient Japanese Clothing Designs
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…
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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…
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From Charles & Keith to Ginlee Studio: How Singaporean Brands Are Reinventing Circular Fashion
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,…
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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.…
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Celebrities Who Know Sign Language, Like Margot Robbie and BTS’s V
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…
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#BlackGyaru: African American Creators Revive ’90s Japanese Subculture Trend
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…
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Sobia Ameen on Her Fearless Journey as a Creator and Embracing Her Imperfections
by Aubrey Reesby Aubrey ReesSobia 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…
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Want to Cope with Heatwaves? Look to Japan’s Creative Cooling Solutions
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…
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K-Pop Stars Venturing into World of Fashion as Brand Ambassadors
by Aubrey Reesby Aubrey ReesThis 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…