Fashion

In this goldsmith workshop you can make your own jewels, with recycled gold!

For your wedding, a graduation, or a special moment, you will live an emotional experience, creating an indissoluble memory. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous For […]

Foolproof tricks to remedy shrunken clothes in the washer or dryer

A few simple tricks to solve the problem of shrunken or felted clothes in the washer or dryer Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous A […]

The hi-tech bikini to prevent sunburn

Are you afraid of sunburn? From France comes a technological novelty for those who love a tan but do not want to risk getting burned. It is a smart bikini that is able to warn us when the risk of sunburn is imminent. Don't […]

Ethiopia: the working hands of HM, Guess and Calvin Klein earn just $ 26 a month

Ethiopian workers in the garment industry are the lowest paid in the world. They work for brands like Guess, H&M and Calvin Klein but earn $ 26 a month. This is what a disturbing new US report has revealed Don't […]

Astorflex: good, ethical shoes with a short supply chain

Beautiful, ethical and eco-sustainable shoes. But also completely made in Italy and distributed by minimizing the supply chain. These are the shoes produced by Astorflex, the Travenzoli family's shoe factory that for four generations has been […]

Toxic furs: Blumarine Baby duvets for retired children

Baby fashion and chemicals: baby blumarine garments with animal fur components that have been found to be toxic have also been withdrawn from the EU market. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Children's […]

Eco-jewelry: recycling plastic ATMs and credit cards has never been so fashionable

We have often given you tips and tricks to create original eco-jewelry using waste materials such as bottle caps, aluminum cans or candy paper. We even gave you some tips on how to make them with computer keyboards! But making recycled jewels […]

Timberland launches the shoe that is disassembled and recycled

Timberland for next autumn launches Earthkeepers 2.0, the line of shoes produced with 80% recyclable materials, specially designed not to be thrown away, but disassembled to recover the raw materials and recycled themselves. Don't […]

At 97 she signs a contract with a modeling agency: she is the oldest to do so

He has 1,2 million followers on Instagram to his credit. Her name is Iris Apfel and she is an exceptional "model". At 97, she is the oldest to have signed a contract with a famous fashion agency, IMG Models Don't […]

Leonardo DiCaprio and Will Smith team up to save the Amazon… with a pair of shoes

The companies of the two actors will jointly create a pair of ecological shoes, the proceeds of which will go to a fund for the protection of the forest Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Leonardo […]

Tricks to quickly fold clothes (VIDEO)

Knowing how to fold clothes well and quickly offers numerous advantages: it allows you to reduce the use of the iron, to take up less space in the closets and to better organize the drawers and the suitcase. In addition, your clothes will never […]

The Unseen: the jacket that detects air pollution

It is around us at all times and we breathe it but we cannot know its quality and characteristics. The air, for mere mortals who live outside the laboratories, is something invisible, but it is nevertheless fundamental. And pollution threatens […]

How women's fashion has changed over the past 2 centuries, year after year

Dresses that lengthen and shorten, in lace, patterned and so on and so forth. How has fashion changed from the nineteenth century to today? A beautiful collage of images shows us versatile clothing that adapts to the traditions of the time. Don't […]

Eco bikini: recycling makes you sexy

For all those who this year want to combine ecological awareness, originality and glamor, a targeted selection of eco-bikinis. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Sexy, […]

Eco-Sandals, fresh, trendy and ecological

Are your feet sizzling? Footbaths are not enough and the flip flops of last summer have now given up? It's time to put on a nice pair of brand new sandals and of course our favorite style: the eco-friendly one. Designer or handmade, of recycled […]

How much water does a simple T-shirt consume? Alberto Angela fills the Stadio dei Marmi with 3900 (glass) bottles

One shirt consumes 3900 liters of water. The equivalent in bottles was put by Alberto Angela in the Stadio dei Marmi in Rome Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous What […]

Smog: here is the anti-pollution T-shirt

In fact, the two young researchers, taking a cue from the famous Hypercolor clothing line, invented the revolutionary Antismog T-Shirt: a t-shirt that changes color when exposed to pollutants such as car exhaust gases, fine dust or even simply […]

Why aren't girls 'clothes as durable and functional as boys'? The video on TikTok shows the (absurd) differences

The gender gap is a problem that starts from early childhood even with children's clothes. We are talking about clothing, with differences for males and females in the quality of materials and in the costs for purchases, as demonstrated by a video […]

Tie Dye: give new life to your clothes with the ancient knot dyeing technique [VIDEO]

Tye Dye, How To Make This Dyeing Technique In A Few Simple Steps At Home. Recycle t-shirts and other old clothing! Tie […]

Fur insert, the tricks and the test to distinguish the real ones from the synthetic ones

How to distinguish a real fur insert from a synthetic one? And how to understand that it is, for example, dog or cat hair? Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Fur […]

Victory! Israel is the first country in the Middle East to stop fur

Israel bans the purchase and sale of animal fur, effectively becoming the first country in the Middle East to say stop Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Israel […]

Dress Me Veg: organic clothing that does not harm animals thanks to natural dyes (PHOTO and VIDEO)

Do we really know what we are putting in contact with our skin when we get dressed? What if the dress we're about to buy hides the exploitation of workers and the mistreatment of animals? There is a safer, more organic, sustainable and vegan fashion. Don't […]

Vegan shoes made with mushrooms: eco-sustainable and 100% cruelty free

Shoes made with mushrooms. Yes, you got it right: Nat-2 launches a new line of shoes made with imitation leather obtained from mushrooms and other eco-sustainable materials. The result? A 100% cruelty free product. Shoes […]

Levi's Waste Less: jeans from recycled plastic bottles

Levi's Waste Less. The world of fashion and clothing seems to be starting to take important steps in terms of respect for the environment, also from the point of view of the big brands. A new example has come in recent days from Levi's, a clothing […]

O Bag: le borse crudeli with board in pelliccia vera

O Bag, the colorful FullSpot bags are now on the shoulder of all or almost all. In silicone and with the possibility of choosing any color, the O Bags since 2009 are very popular. It is a pity, however, that fashion, even in this case, has not […]

How to transform an old T-Shirt into an original DIY bikini

Tired of the usual bikini? You're in the mood for something different this summer, but why buy a new one if you can easily make it yourself by reviving old clothes sleeping in your drawers? We had already proposed some advice to transform old […]

Origin: 100% vegan, cruelty-free and Made in Italy handcrafted bags

Vegan, handcrafted, totally cruelty-free and Made in Italy bags. Here is the proposal of Origine, a new brand born from the creativity of Giulia Marotta, a Veronese fashion designer attentive to the development of ethical products. A new proposal […]

The dark side of Shein: massed workers and 12-hour shifts to make our polyester "dreams" come true

Low-cost collections that remain online for a few weeks have made this virtual showcase an e-commerce giant amidst many doubts from the quality of the items on sale to the conditions of the workers. An empire that brought founder Chris Xu to Forbes' […]

Green wardrobe: the swap boutique for children

The Green Wardrobe. Put a stop to waste and try to face the crisis. Here are the two starting points that led to the birth of a network of children's clothing “boutiques”, currently present in the cities of Milan and Busto Arsizio, in the […]

Perfect laundry: 3 foolproof tricks to wash your black clothes in the washing machine without making them discolour

How to wash black and dark clothes while maintaining their flawless color and how to recover discolored clothes with natural remedies Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Black […]

Water-resistant clothes and stain-resistant tablecloths contain toxic Pfas

The "forever chamicals", widely used for the production of everyday objects, are connected to a number of serious health problems - such as cancer Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous New […]

Greta Thunberg against fast-fashion and disposable fashion: stop greenwashing, we need a change in the system

In an interview with Vogue, Greta Thunberg criticized the disposable fashion industry calling for a system change Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Unfortunately, […]

Soluble wedding dress for a sustainable wedding

thanks to the ingenuity of the engineering students of Sheffield Hallam University you can wear, to pronounce the fateful "yes", a soluble wedding dress that will dissolve in water and then be able to create another 5 brand new ones, perhaps to […]

Here come the reusable cooling cups to insert into the bra to sweat less

If you can't stand the heat in the summer, filling yourself with sweat, the reusable cooling cups have arrived, which refresh in the name of ecology. If […]

Dangerous baby clothes collected from Auchan and Simply supermarkets

Dangerous baby clothes collected from Auchan and Simply supermarkets. They have a manufacturing defect affecting the lanyard: it could create a risk for consumers. Don't store avocado like this: it's […]

Cotton, the story of a toxic love. That's why it's worth choosing organic

It's easy to say cotton. For thousands of years, man has been using this textile material, which is no coincidence that it is the most widespread in the world due to its countless characteristics. However, behind cotton there is a world of slavery, […]

The wonderful eco-jewels that contain the treasures of nature (PHOTO)

Enclose the wonderful treasures of nature in fantastic handmade jewelry. Here is the idea of Stanislava Korobkova, an artist and designer of Russian origins who lives in Ireland, in Dublin. Her great passion for nature and for handcrafted […]

Vinylize: trendy glasses from the recycling of old vinyls

Reuse old vinyls, now ruined and no longer usable, to create sunglasses thanks to creative recycling. The idea was born thanks to a start-up that decided to use old vinyl records to make handmade eyeglass frames. Don't […]

The family that lives on a boat collecting ocean waste to turn it into backpacks, bags and accessories

Thanks to The Sea Monkeys project Sydney and her family collect and recycle the plastic of the oceans creating bags, backpacks and accessories The […]

Fast fashion: the fake e-commerce with mega offers that reveals the "invisible" price of disposable fashion

An e-commerce that offers bargain prices, but ... at the time of purchase the surprise: it is a "fake" site that reveals the true cost of fashion Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous An […]

At Pitti Woman the new AmazonLife spring summer 2011 eco-bags

Also this year at Pitti Woman 2010, AmazonLife, a brand that we had the pleasure of meeting at Fa 'la cosa causa 2010, presented its new collection of eco-sustainable bags for spring summer 2011, all made with totally natural raw materials. and […]

Here are the first Ecolabel certified ecological sneakers

An ecological sneaker, made using raw materials of natural and ecological origin, as well as sustainable over time. It's called Ecogreen and it's the first Ecolabel certified sneaker. An […]

Attach your used clothes: the streets of Paris become free lockers for the homeless

Helping the homeless by inviting people to hang their clothes they no longer use outdoors. It is the invitation of Force Comm'UNE, which is transforming the suburbs of Paris into a sort of great solidarity wardrobe Don't […]

Who sows reap: eco-jewels made in Sicily to return to Nature

The story of Ambra and Debora, two Sicilian girls who give life to "Made in Nature" accessories made with nature and for nature. Through […]

Toxic children's furs: sales are blocked

The Ministry of Health has blocked the sale of toxic and carcinogenic furs in children's clothing "D&G", "Blumarine Baby" and "Woolrich", also launching new investigations. The products had been reported by the lav in its toxic fur 2 investigation, […]

Give new life to clothes by transplanting them into others, to raise awareness of organ donation

A shirt with a ripped sleeve? It can be patched up. Have old jeans lost their charm? A simple print or a new decoration may be enough to make them unique and still trendy. From Japan, a campaign that is good for the environment with a surprise […]

Suppliers of brands like H&M, Nike and Zara refuse to pay minimum wages to workers in India

The Indian factories in Karnataka that supply major fashion brands do not pay their employees the legal minimum wage. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous The […]

At least 28 textile workers in a clandestine factory in Morocco electrocuted. But these victims are not in the news

At least 28 people, mostly women, died of electrocution in Tangier, in a clandestine textile factory set up in a basement. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous At […]

Eco-fashion: YaMaBags, bags made from vinyl recycling

"It was a hot day in June 2011, we were on Lake Bilancino to participate in a market of handicrafts, the heat was so much and people found it hard to move from the lake to look at the stalls, we were bored and between a chat and the 'other we […]

Shahtoosh, the wool of Pakistan that threatens the Tibetan antelope

Tibetan antelopes are in danger of extinction due to luxury fashion. From their thick undercoat, in fact, one of the softest, finest and most precious wools in the world is obtained: it is called shatoosh and in Persian it means "king of wool". Don't […]

Because in September (and beyond) you should stop buying new clothes

Oxfarm's Second Hand September campaign is back inviting us not to buy new clothes for a good cause Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Oxfam's […]

Christmas Gift Ideas 2009: Kitplastic's recycled plastic jewels

On the market there are various proposals of eco jewels and recycled jewels. And just starting from this December, the new Basic Vintage limited edition collection by Kitplastic, a Tuscan company that produces recycled and perfumed plastic jewels, […]

TOMS: the fair trade shoe

Who would have thought that? A child's life can depend on a pair of shoes. In fact it is not so strange, with shoes we can run, go to school, move with our feet, without them risking getting hurt, precisely with a cover that guarantees them protection […]

Picture This Clothing, the clothing store that allows you to wear children's drawings

Picture This Clothing, the clothing store that allows children to wear their designs by customizing the clothes. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous What […]

In Amsterdam the first street without fur in Europe (PHOTO)

The first fur-free street is born in Amsterdam, where no fur items will be sold. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Shopping […]

The 15 fashion companies that have not signed up to improve occupational safety in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is one of the areas of the world where the fashion industry bases a large part of its production and where the rights of workers, with particular reference to safety, are scarcely respected. To improve the conditions of workers, an […]

Vivienne Westwood has a message for all the powerful ahead of COP26 [VIDEO]

The British designer Vivienne Westwood read her "Letter to the Earth" on the occasion of a campaign in view of COP26. British […]

Clothes and shoes become compostable and… disposable

Disposable, compostable T-shirts and shoes from which tires are made. Swims fashion trends, from Wear and Toss to Puma Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Even […]

Dangerous chemicals in jackets and outdoor clothing. Patagonia and the North Face are also under accusation

Is outdoor clothing safe? We refer in particular to waterproof jackets and trousers for women and children with a passion for sports and outdoor walks. Greenpeace has decided to subject the garments produced by 14 well-known brands to specific […]

Sales 2010: H&M cuts prices and… clothes!

According to the New York Times., For this latest season of sales H&M, the popular Swedish fashion chain, is not only cutting prices, but even (and in a literal sense) those items of clothing that are now obsolete and sold off! Jackets, sweatshirts, […]

Bags and clothes made from recycled umbrellas from the streets of New York

A line of clothes and accessories made entirely from old umbrellas. Born in 1994 from the creativity of the famous upcycling artist Catherine Edouard Charlot, of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, founder of Cfrat Lion Art, after her move to New York, the […]

The Street Store: the first temporary clothing store for the poor and homeless

The Street Store. Give the homeless the same dignity as those who can afford to buy clothes. This is the goal of Tre Street Store, the first temporary clothing store dedicated to the poorest. It offers free clothes and advice for choosing the […]

A cotton sweatshirt? Bottle No!

Plastic bottle recycling knows no bounds. We've already got to show you fun ideas from around the world and practical DIY solutions to give them new life. More and more used also in technology to build the body of mobile phones, interesting and […]

How to turn an old T-shirt into a trendy top with creative recycling

Have you ever thought about recycling the old t-shirts you no longer wear and giving them a very original new life? You could, for example, with a little needle, thread and a lot of creativity transform your T-shirt that you no longer use into […]

Primark, Walmart and Target in the Blizzard: The Counterfeit Cotton Fraud No One Tells About

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Eco-Jewels from unsorted waste

The rule that you should not throw anything away here is really worth saying is more than respected! If the first thing that comes to your mind about the word "jewels" are precious stones and precious metals, then you are really off the road because […]

The new collection of Asics shoes made with the scraps of recycled fabrics

The new Asics Earth Day Pack shoes and sportswear collection is made from the recycling of 5 tons of fabric waste More […]

Vegetable fabrics similar to leather and cotton: the revolution for a cruelty free and green fashion starts from a mushroom

Not only vegetable fabrics similar to leather, but also other products such as cotton, can be made in an ecological and ethical way, as did this company which started from the fibers of a mushroom to create an alternative first of all to leather, […]

Bags from dog hair recovery in toilets (PHOTO)

What to do with dog hair after grooming? Bags instead of making them garbage, why not. Or at least that's the idea of Fur You by Doris. It is a line of bags designed and made with recovered dog hair, which are sterilized, cared for and processed […]

"Vote and hunt those idiots": Patagonia's label message against climate deniers

"Vote and hunt those idiots." This slogan has appeared on the labels of the Patagonia clothing brand for some time Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous "Vote […]

Valentino's new eco-sneakers made with corn tell us that fashion is really changing

The green twist of the fashion house takes the form of a white sneaker in a recycled cardboard box Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous White, […]

Electric clothes: 5 projects to produce clean energy from clothing

Would you like to wear a stylish t-shirt capable of accumulating energy that allows you to recharge your mobile phone or the inseparable MP3 player for free? It is precisely on this trend that many scholars are working who have already developed […]

Vivien Cheng: how to revive vintage bags

Innovation, creativity and resourcefulness, these are the three characteristics that summarize the creations of Vivien Cheng, an artist and designer specialized in reviving vintage bags thanks to beautiful designs inspired by Art Nouveau. Don't […]

Eco-fashion for children: DimaniDomani, dress like paintings

DimaniDomani is a brand that produces eco-ethical clothing for children deeply rooted in the territory of the province of Florence that creates clothes like works of art by recovering and recycling the pieces of the past to project them into the […]

“Zara, H&M, Levi's have dyed the rivers of Africa blue”. The shock report on the dark side of fast fashion

A new report accounts for the damage of fast fashion, showing how the blue used to dye jeans is 'coloring' African rivers Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous The […]

'Ethical' furs? Here is the horrible truth of the European fashion industry

Other than ethical fashion, other than animal welfare. A new dossier entitled "Nordic fur trade" has revealed that the conditions of animals in Northern Europe are not very different from those of animals raised in other parts of the world. The […]

Jason Momoa's new vegan sneakers are made with seaweed and will make you say "I want them"

Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Jason […]

Biowashball, bio pall?

One of the cult echoes of the moment continues to be the Biowashball, a sphere with natural ceramic inside, which would have the power to wash without the use of detergents and many other virtues that we will list in the article. Load the laundry, […]

Ultra III, the world's first sneakers made of algae

It will be the first shoe in the world made of algae. It's called Ultra III, it's a sneaker and will be on sale starting in July. It was created by London-based Vivobarefoot, and Bloom Foam, a San Diego company that deals with innovative materials It […]

Fashion pollutes: Extinction Rebellion activists break into the Vuitton show during Paris Fashion Week

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Instead of reselling them, Nike destroys the newly made shoes

According to a German investigation, Nike, instead of reselling them, destroyed the new shoes that were returned. In the face of sustainability! Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous According […]

The protest of the workers who produce our clothes on the other side of the world is underway

For 4 days, workers in the clothing sector took to the streets in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh but also in other cities. A major protest but passed almost unnoticed Don't store avocado like this: […]

Stella Mc Cartney's vegan shoes are now also biodegradable

Vegan high fashion shoes, with biodegradable heels made with bioplastic materials and surprising white soles derived from raw materials designed to reduce the ecological footprint. When the world of fashion becomes sustainable there is almost […]

The vegetable skin obtained from bananas!

From Micronesia comes the vegetable skin produced from banana crop waste. The fibers obtained from the scraps of banana pruning are recovered. With these materials a kind of vegetable leather is produced which is currently used to create accessories […]

No goose feathers or plastic, padded jackets with wildflowers that help butterflies

The Pangaia company has patented a particular padding for jackets, made with wild flowers that help regenerate natural habitats Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous When […]

Eco-fashion and accessories for a colorful and green summer 2010!

During the gray winter months we protected ourselves with heavy sweaters, trousers and socks. Finally we can free our skin and let it be kissed by the sun, and above all we can show off swimwear in bright colors, open shoes suitable for our feet […]

How the clothes we wear are poisoning the sea

That seas and oceans are polluted by plastic is unfortunately not new. A new study, however, sheds light on the origin of such waste, showing us a disconcerting truth: most of it, in fact, comes from the clothes we wear and is dispersed during […]

Gucci takes the field to defend the rainforests

By responding positively to the awareness campaign promoted by Terra! and other environmental associations supported and coordinated by RAN (Rainforest Action Network), the Gucci Group has taken a stand in defense of the rainforests of Indonesia, […]

Climate crisis: why Patagonia chooses not to use the word sustainable anymore

To stop the climate crisis, companies must come together and become part of the solution. To support him is Beth Thoren of Patagonia Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Cop26 […]

Banantex: the revolutionary plant material from bananas to say goodbye to plastic

Strong, flexible and made with banana plant fibers. It is the new Banantex material Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Strong, […]

Illuminations, antique golds and pizzica: the Dior fashion show in Lecce is a tribute to Salento

A real tribute to Apulian history, arts and craftsmanship. Between illuminations, pizzica and ancient golds, here is the Cruise 2021 collection by Dior Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous A […]

Toxic furs, children's coats withdrawn: brands to avoid

Children's clothing: the Ministry of Health which orders the withdrawal from the market of some garments with animal fur components that have been found to be toxic Don't store avocado like this: it's […]

Lead, pfas and phthalates in low cost fashion from Shein, AliExpress and Zaful. The investigation that comes from Canada but concerns us all

Analyzing 38 low-cost fashion samples from Shein, AliExpress and Zaful, the presence of high levels of lead, pfas and phthalates was noted Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Low […]

New Zealand: the fight against the oil spill continues while the Rena is sinking

The operations to stop the oil spill from the Rena, which ran aground on 5 October on a beautiful coral reef off the northern coast of New Zealand, are complicated. 10 days have passed since the tragic accident and the ship has already lost more […]

Sandblasting of jeans: even the hyenas are accusing the stylists

We talked about it some time ago, denouncing the behavior of many companies producing jeans, but today - after the report made by the "Hyenas" and taken up by many newspapers - the theme of sandblasting, or sandblasting (the chemical discoloration […]

The biodegradable clothes obtained from the cultivation of mushrooms (PHOTO)

From the cultivation of mushrooms it is possible to obtain an ecological fabric suitable for the creation of clothes. Dutch designer Aniela Hoitink experienced it. From […]

These jeans from Leje's new collection create surprising optical illusions that leave those in front of it astonished

This South Korean fashion house has come up with a very special way to make jeans: cut and sew them. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous They […]

Ethical fashion: here is Vegea, shoes, bags and clothes made from grape waste

The first Made in Italy collection centered on pomace-based vegan material has been presented. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Ecological […]

The scandal of Syrian children exploited in clothing factories: the companies involved

From escape from war to factory exploitation. This is the fate that Syrian refugees who have reached Turkey, including children, can face. Unfortunately, the issue of child exploitation has never been so topical. H&M and Next are the only […]

Scientists unveil futuristic green fabric that works like a smartphone… to wear!

An invention that promises amazing applications in different fields: it is a green techno-fabric that works like a smartphone Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous It […]

Free Mending Library: A free sewing and darning community in San Francisco

How many of us are able to do expert sewing and darning work? Unfortunately, fewer and fewer people are able to boast a capacity in this regard equal to that of our grandmothers, excellent seamstresses by vocation and necessity.The solution to […]

Levi's Red Tap la sneakers that are rich and sold

Levi's that has given new life to old jeans by reusing them as fabric for the eco-sneackers of the new Levi's Red Tab collection. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous We […]

Fast fashion: the EU wants to make it "out of fashion" by forcing companies to produce more resistant, recyclable and microplastic-free clothes

The new package of proposals for the EU circular economy also includes measures to counter the fast fashion that is to be eliminated by 2030, making the fabrics with which clothes, shoes and accessories are made more durable and recyclable. Don't […]

Apple in the storm: employee uniforms produced by Chinese supplier already sanctioned for forced labor

Apple allegedly encouraged forced labor by purchasing cotton from Xinijaing, at least in the past Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous A […]

PFAS in clothes: these are the most famous brands of glare that have chosen to eliminate them

The North Face, Vans, Supreme and Timberland have announced that they will phase out the well-known PFAS from their products by 2025. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous The […]

The True Cost: the documentary that reveals the dark side of low-cost fashion

The True Cost. Do we really know the environmental and social impact of producing the clothes we wear? In recent decades we have witnessed a real collapse in the prices of clothing. Alongside the birth of low-cost. the living conditions of workers […]

Eco-jewels that grow: first you wear them and then you plant them

Each piece of jewelry is unique and is handcrafted with succulent plants collected in the family greenhouse. Susan McLeary is an American floral designer who transforms necklaces, rings and bracelets into original and creative bio-jewels to plant. Don't […]

Magnetic eyelashes: what they are and what are the side effects for the health of your eyes

They are one of the makeup trends of the moment, but are we so sure that magnetic lashes are completely risk-free? We try to clarify these products and their use Don't store avocado like this: it's […]

The dark side of the clothes you wear every day, revealed by a new study on forced labor

Pandemic has worsened working conditions in garment factories: there is a higher risk of forced labor in some countries Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Physical […]

Salomon launches running shoes that are recycled and become ski boots

The one designed by the Salomon brand is a novelty that sports and recycling lovers will appreciate. It is a running shoe that, at the end of its life, is not thrown away but reused to make ski boots! The […]

Jeans: even Versace says NO to sandblasting

It was the activists of the Clean Clothes Campaign, with their long campaign, which began in 2010, who won the battle against "sandblasting", or the sandblasting technique that gives jeans the worn and bleached look, obtaining a ban from establishments […]

Disposable fashion is filling the planet with textile waste: we throw away 811% more clothes than in 1960

Trousers for 7 euros, t-shirts and sweatshirts sometimes for 5 euros. H&M, Zara, Primark, just to give a few examples, have challenged the clothing industry by launching low-cost garments which, however, are not good for either the environment […]

When terrariums become jewels to bring nature always with you (PHOTO)

Terrariums become jewels to always carry nature and its magic with them. It's all thanks to Key Bells, an Irish artist who decided to combine his passion for handmade jewelry with love for the environment and nature. Terrariums […]

Bracelets and necklaces with seed bombs

On the seed bombs we have said everything and more. We distributed the last edition of Do the right thing! 2012 and made the video on how to prepare them. But how about always carrying them with you, transforming them into eco-fashion accessories, […]

Alessandro Acerra's eco-t-shirts at White Kids 2010

On the occasion of White Kids, the show dedicated to kidswear, scheduled in Milan from 24 to 26 January, Alessandro Acerra, the young eco-designer we have already talked about when we tried to suggest sustainable gift ideas FOR HIM, will present […]

Levi's most iconic jeans will be produced by recycling old denim

Levi's launches the historic models in a more sustainable way, as their production process costs high for the environment Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Levi's […]

Greenpeace blitz at New York Fashion Week

Greenpeace's attack on Haute Couture continues and in particular on those brands that were the worst in the ranking drawn up within the "The Fashion Duel" campaign. And so this morning the rainbow guerrillas took advantage of New York Fashion […]

Paper jewelry: design ideas and tutorials to make them

Handmade and design paper jewels, here are images and videos that will be a real inspiration for those who love to create bijoux with their own hands. Often they are made by women who have decided, at a certain point in their life, to give space […]

Organic shoes: from OATShoes the biodegradable sneakers that bloom

Great surprise for the spectators of the Amsterdam International Fashion Week who did not believe their eyes when OAT Shoes, an innovative Dutch brand with a "conscious style" created by the two young creators Christiaan Maats and Oudshoorn Dirk-Jan, […]

The horror behind our jeans: the slavery of Bangladeshi children (PHOTO)

Thousands of children in Bangladesh are forced to work for hours and hours in irregular textile factories, where they sew the jeans and other clothes we wear every day. They only get paid 20 cents a day. A new photo report sheds light on the exploitation […]

The shoes inspired by Frida Kahlo's paintings that you will want to have on your feet right away

A tribute to the timeless Frida Kahlo and her art. Vans launches a new shoe collection that is inspired by the Mexican painter and female icon. A palette of colors directly at our feet! A […]

These are the oldest pants in the world - they are 3 years old and still incredibly stylish and functional

The oldest trousers ever found, worn about 3 thousand years ago by nomadic shepherds who lived in present-day China, are surprisingly practical and the result of numerous styles and techniques Don't […]

Actress Reese Witherspoon after PETA attacks says goodbye to her $ 4,000 python skin bag

2006 Academy Award for Best Actress for the film "When Love Burns the Soul", Reese Witherspoon could also win a nomination among the least eco-friendly Hollywood stars, especially now that the paparazzi around the world have immortalized her in […]

Wardrobe: those 22 dresses that we no longer wear

In every women's wardrobe there are on average 22 dresses that are not worn. This was announced by a research carried out by a well-known English shopping channel, QGossip. When asked how many items of clothing are stored in the closet and never […]

Wear eco-friendly fur: the English Authority bans misleading advertising by the EFBA

Wearing fur is good for the environment: it reduces CO2 emissions, produces no waste, feeds the recycling chain and, last but not least, also helps conservation. Really horrifying. But it is argued by a shocking advertising campaign by the European […]

What is the environmental impact of sneakers? MIT reveals it

Running shoes also pollute, helping to produce carbon dioxide emissions. To be accused by an MIT study, however, were the production processes of the beloved sneakers Don't store avocado like this: […]

Sneakers: Stella McCartney and Adidas launch the first vegan Stan Smith

The quintessential tennis shoes go vegan. Eco-sustainable fashion icon Stella McCartney launches the first vegan Stan Smiths with Adidas Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Get […]

Bra Power: Give me a bra and I'll save the world

Two curious and nice proposals for ecological bras: to recycle the sticks, the other to power the i-pod. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Men […]

After the optical illusion of the white and gold dress, this dress is baffling TikTok users

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Arm Knitting: how to make scarves, hats and blankets without needles

Arm Knitting, what is it all about? Did you know that it is possible to knit without needles? It's really like this. The classic irons are replaced by the hands and arms, everything takes place with regular and schematic movements. After learning […]

Found nickel and cadmium in our clothes and shoes: the levels are too high and can cause allergies

Clothes and shoes contain many chemicals, some of which can cause skin allergies. In France, the National Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES) calls for more restrictive European regulations When […]

Freitag, on Fridays the stock market is "green"

Freitag bags made with recycled and 100% waterproof material: truck tarpaulins, car seat belts and bicycle inner tubes. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous The […]

Urban Street Wear: a fashion that rides the wave of the environment

The most well-known brands of urban street clothing and accessories are starting to wink at the environment by joining projects to safeguard the planet and offering increasingly eco-friendly garments Don't […]

Absorbent swimwear to stay calm at the sea even with your period

Absorbent swimsuits are the sustainable choice to experience the sea and the pool in a safe and comfortable way during the menstrual cycle After […]

How polluting are H & M's cotton clothes? The ranking of the best and worst companies

Organic and sustainable cotton, the fashion multinationals do not keep their promises and do not live up to expectations. A new report has drawn up the ranking of the best and worst companies from this point of view. Don't […]

The sound shirt that allows deaf people to hear music on their skin

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This is the dark side of your clothes, which nobody wants to tell you: chemicals, exploitation of workers and dumps of burnt fabrics

Nine years ago, the collapse of the Rana Plaza building in Bangladesh, an event that shook the world and showed the working conditions of those who make clothes. As every year, the non-profit movement Fashion Revolution returns to ask for wage […]

Trash on the catwalk: clothes created from plastic waste collected on the streets of Lagos parade #TrashionShow

The Trashion Show is a provocative event organized by activists of the non-profit organization Green Fingers Garden on the theme of plastic damage. The […]

The Tesla football boots imagined by the former Adidas designer

A pair of shoes (but still a prototype) inspired by Elon Musk's electric car company are signed by Hussain Almossawi. Will the Tesla and SpaceX tycoon give us a thought? The […]

9 years ago the Rana Plaza disaster killed over a thousand manufacturing workers for Benetton, Primark, Walmart

It's been nine years now, and that tragedy has served (at least) to open our eyes and give us awareness of the inhumanity hidden behind the clothes we are wearing. Don't store avocado like this: it's […]

This dress is made with seaweed sequins for sustainable, oil-free fashion

An oil-free dress made by the famous designer Phillip Lim and the researcher specialized in sustainable fashion Charlotte McCurdy. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous An […]

From 2023 clothes and shoes will have new labels with environmental impact: how they are read (and why they are not enough)

From 2023 in the EU, new labels will inform about the environmental impact of clothes and shoes. Make the Label Count prompts you to change them From […]

Swimwear: here is the bikini made with plastic bottles

An eco-friendly swimsuit made entirely from recycled materials Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Un […]

DiCaprio and Goodall launch cruelty free clothing line to protect monkeys

Two legends shake hands in the name of the same cause, the defense of the monkeys. Leonardo DiCaprio and primatologist Jane Goodall have joined forces to launch vegan clothing line to support primate conservation Don't […]

The whole real story of jeans as it had never been told

A documentary reveals the true untold story of jeans and their origins, which are lost in the mists of time Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous An […]

Adidas has sold 6 million shoes made of plastic stolen from the oceans

The plastic is recovered to produce recycled polyester yarns with which the shoes are packaged Every […]

Mexico against the fashion multinationals who steal the ancestral designs of indigenous peoples

A video released on social media provoked the reaction of the media and the Government which launched an investigation into the incident Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous In […]

Yes, you can really get free clothes on Shein, but we explain why that's a bad idea

A dedicated page and a sort of auction to win some of the items to try on and review quickly, complete with photos. When the "fast" also involves the user and contributes to the worldwide production of garbage Don't […]

Eco-Military Fashion: in Los Angeles, military uniforms are recycled on the catwalk

The latest trend in eco-fashion and critical fashion comes from Los Angeles. In LA Fashion Week the real protagonist of the event that was held last March in the Californian metropolis, was without a doubt the creative recycling. So, if the bustiers […]

Hair: 10 DIY hairstyles and clips from creative recycling

The ceremonial season is approaching. Especially those of you with long hair can have fun choosing the most suitable hairstyle depending on the dress and the occasion. With a pinch of imagination and creativity, even in the case of hairstyles […]

From Prada to Zara, the big fashion brands are destroying the Amazon rainforest

A new study links some major international fashion brands, including Adidas and Prada, to deforestation in the Amazon Fashion […]

So Hermès, Louis Vuitton and Prada kill ostriches to produce luxury bags (VIDEO and PETITION)

Ostriches tortured and killed for the production of luxury bags. The famous Hermès and Prada bags unfortunately have negative consequences for animals to say the least. It's time to say enough. Ostriches […]

Brunello Cucinelli donates "to humanity" all unsold garments during the lockdown (for a value of 30 million euros)

The well-known Umbrian designer Brunello Cucinelli will donate unsold garments in his boutiques during the lockdown for a value of 30 million euros Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Among […]

Federabbigliamento in favor of eco fashion

The fashion industry has already demonstrated the growing interest in environmental awareness several times. DIY clothes, reuse and ecological raw materials have now become watchwords for designers and signatures who want to keep up with the times. […]

The 3D printer that creates new clothes by recycling used ones

What if old clothes could be reused as raw material to produce new clothes? An idea as old as the world, but listen to the real news. The clothes can be made by a 3D printer Don't store avocado like […]

The sweatshirt guaranteed for 10 years against planned obsolescence

10-year hoodie. Tired of poor quality clothes, practically disposable and destined for planned obsolescence, the members of the Flint and Tinder team have decided to give life to a project for the creation of a hoodie that will last a lifetime […]

The future of eco-fashion?

The demand for organic and ecological fabrics for making clothes has definitely grown in recent years, paving the way for organic cotton, bamboo textile fibers and synthetic fibers made from waste such as recycled plastic. A further step forward […]

All the news for a sustainable spring look

Spring always brings a breath of fresh air and novelty to the wardrobe. We choose new fabrics and opt for new colors and new combinations. This year with the arrival of summer, the focus will be on color and irony and will look to the future. […]

Vegan and cruelty-free winter third step: why not wear leather?

For a vegan or a vegetarian, the choice not to eat an animal is a choice that generally comes after the choice not to wear it. If in fact many, to the idea of leather and leather associate the idea of quality and craftsmanship, for […]

Victory! California officially bans fur farming

California officially becomes the first US state to ban the fur trade, thus becoming fur free. So goodbye to horror farms. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous California […]

A special nylon in the clothes charges smartphones as you walk and move

Move and produce enough energy to recharge your smartphone. It is not science fiction but reality thanks to a special nylon Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Move […]

The wonderful eco-jewels dedicated to trees, from the creative recycling of copper (PHOTO)

Celina Ortiz, an artist who lives in Orlando, Florida, began making fantastic eco-jewels dedicated to trees and inspired in particular by the symbol of the tree of life with the help of her husband. If […]

Victoria's Secret in the storm: hundreds of bras thrown into the dumpster

Hundreds of bras were thrown from a closing Victoria's Secret store. An unacceptable waste to which the fashion world is accustomed Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Victoria's […]

The low-cost t-shirts of Adidas, Zara and other big brands resist like the more expensive ones, the Altroconsumo test

A new Altroconsumo test reveals that low-cost t-shirts from brands like Zara and Nike are as resistant as high-end ones Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous When […]

Polish the shoes with a banana peel

The relationship between shoes and banana peels has never been too idyllic. As sketches, jokes and idioms teach, in order to avoid "lapses of style" and attacks of collective hilarity, it is better to try not to bring these two elements into contact. Don't […]

Ochis Coffee: the line of sunglasses made with organic coffee grounds

Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages in the world and, as is well known, the grounds can be reused in many ways. In Ukraine, however, there are those who have thought of turning them into fashionable sunglasses! Don't […]

So this 23-year-old Indian reuses plastic bags and bottles to make comfortable sneakers

Converting plastic bags into sneakers: this is the revolutionary idea of a young Indian, founder of the startup Thaely Ashay […]

Garbage wedding: in Pisa the wedding dress made with over 100 waste

from San Miniato, in the Province of Pisa, and more precisely from the hamlet of Stibbio, comes an interesting example of sustainable marriage in which the bride's dress was made using even one hundred different types of waste; thousands of pieces […]

Armani says goodbye to furs: the new collections will be 100% fur-free

Giorgio Armani says goodbye to furs. The collections of the well-known high fashion brand will be 100% fur-free starting from the autumn / winter 2016 season. Armani's new commitment comes following the same step forward made by Hugo Boss last […]

Flip flops: 10 reasons not to use them according to American podiatrists

Here are 10 reasons not to wear flip flops according to Dr. Jaqueline Sutera, an expert at the American Podiatric Medical Association. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Summer […]

Fast fashion: so Shein made false statements about the working conditions of his factories

Chinese clothing company Shein which sells online is accused of not being transparent about the conditions of factory workers Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Chinese […]

The new Adidas and Lego shoes made with the plastic of the oceans that you can customize as you want

From today you can buy these customizable shoes with the famous colored bricks and made with the plastic of the Oceans Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous The […]

Is your bra too tight? Tricks to choose the perfect size

A bra that is too tight can cause pain but also skin irritation, itching, hives and dermatitis. The signs not to be underestimated Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Wear […]

Wilding Shoes: ecological shoes that allow you to walk as if you were barefoot

Wilding Shoes: comfortable, ecological and fair trade shoes that really seem perfect for lovers of the "green" lifestyle. Walking […]

Eco-fashion bags, belts and clothes from the creative recycling of candy and chewing gum packages

The packaging of the candies, both the bags and those small colored rectangles that wrap pralines, sugared almonds and bonbons of all tastes and all possible textures, are not exactly "ecological" and "sustainable", but they greatly affect our […]

Vivienne Westwood launches the limited edition eco-friendly T-shirt dress that saves the forests

"Buy less, choose well", is the slogan with which the legendary Vivienne Westwood, the world-famous British designer, in collaboration with the famous fashion magazine Marie Claire, launched, but only in a limited edition, the T dress. -Eco-friendly […]

Ruby Robin Boutique: the jewels that contain the wonders of nature

Dried buds, small buds, colorful flowers, roses and berries. Here are the secrets of nature that make the handmade jewels of Khrystyna surprising, Irish artist and artisan who creates small treasures inspired by nature. Don't […]

Repeat dressing: save the planet by wearing the same clothes several times (without being ashamed)

It's called Repeat dressing and it sends a clear message: wear the same item of clothing several times without feeling ashamed Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous That […]

Most Christmas sweaters are made of plastic and are harming the environment

Why buying a new Christmas sweater every year is not good for the planet at all and what are the sustainable alternatives Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Why […]

Organic cotton: all the environmental benefits in one study

What are the environmental benefits of organic cotton? An international study on the life cycle assessment of organic cotton brought them together and showed that the cultivation of organic cotton is responsible for fewer environmental impacts […]

A bed in a wheat field: fashion parades in the fields with Jacquemus

It seems to say: "Love is a simple thing" that bed in a wheat field that stands out in the Simon Porte Jacquemus fashion show 'L'Amour' Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous It […]

Organic Cotton: Neil Young calls for a boycott of pesticide-grown cotton

Neil Young against cotton that is not grown according to organic and environmentally friendly methods. The star sent a message to her fans, reminding them not to buy cotton items, unless it is organic cotton. The choice passes first of all from […]

Ecological fur: synthetic or natural?

The fur debate never goes out of style and is becoming more and more intense today. Is natural fur or synthetic fur more ecological? Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous During […]

From recycled wool to vegan "skin" from pineapple or apple scraps, the textile museum inaugurates the section on the circular economy in textiles

The Textile Museum of Prato inaugurates a new exhibition area dedicated to the circular economy and innovation in textiles and fashion. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous A […]

Fashion revolution week: it's time to ask ourselves where our clothes come from

Fashion Revolution calls for greater transparency in the world of fashion, where millions of people work in indignant conditions Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous On […]

Growing Jewelry: green jewels to be cultivated arrive from the northern lands

The creative fury of designer Hafsteinn Juliusson has given life to growing Jewelry, rings and jewels that instead of diamonds are embellished with a small green portion to be cultivated Don't store […]

Garbage Gone Glam: when everyday waste turns into trendy clothes

Fashion clothes and glamorous outfits from waste. Everyday garbage is transformed into colorful and original trendy clothes. It's thanks to Kristen Alyce, an environmentally conscious stylist who starts from common waste to get the latest fashion […]

Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga and Saint Laurent become fur free: from 2022 they will no longer use animal furs

The holding company that owns numerous luxury fashion houses forever renounces the use of furs in all collections. Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerous Starting […]