College students are getting crafty on their respective campuses, continually finding ways to break the standards of conventionality and to center sustainability in common university practice. Here, we discuss some of these amazing student-led initiatives and their sustainable impacts. To receive the Luxiders newsletter, sign up here. As tuition prices continue to rise exponentially, pivoting far above the line of what is normal or affordable, students are falling back on other, less traditional ways of cutting expenses. In a statistic released by Forbes, an alarming 72% of college studen ..read more

During last edition of Momad Madrid, sustainable designers and fair brands had the opportunity to showcase their collections to both national and international buyers, establish commercial connections, explore new business opportunities, and stay abreast of the latest industry trends. Luxiders Magazine was once again present to discover firsthand the most beautiful sustainable fashion brands at the exhibition. Here they are. To receive the Luxiders Newsletter, sign up here. With each edition, MOMAD provides an enriching experience, fostering connections and synergies with emerging sustai ..read more

Taipei Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2024 adopts “Cultural Olympiad ” as its theme, displaying a diverse array of runaway shows that exhibits Taiwan’s design excellence as well as celebrating fashion, culture, sports and sustainability. Meet the six renowned designer brands that showcased their work.   Taipei Fashion week opened its Autumn/Winter 2024 season on April 25th. Six of Taiwan’s most talented designers presented their work, centered around this year’s theme “Cultural Olympiad”. The theme is a direct reference to the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics, and true to the spirit of the Olympi ..read more

In a groundbreaking shift towards inclusivity and accessibility, Neonyt Düsseldorf, the renowned sustainable fashion trade show, is breaking down barriers and opening its doors wider than ever before. The summer edition is unveiling a fresh B2C (Business to Consumer) concept, inviting not only industry insiders but also conscientious consumers to partake in the movement towards fair and sustainable fashion. To receive the Luxiders newsletter, sign up here. Traditionally a bastion for B2B (Business to Business) interactions, Neonyt Düsseldorf has consistently championed sustainable fashion ..read more

One of the first companies to transform natural resources – like wood and food waste – into usable fibers, Spinnova is at the forefront of sustainable initiatives in the fashion industry. Here, we talked with Chief Sustainability Officer, Shahriare Mahmood, to discuss the implications of Spinnova’s revolutionary tech and future aspirations for the company.  To receive the Luxiders newsletter, sign up here. “It all started with a spiderweb” – this is how Spinnova, a Finnish sustainable material company, recounts its entry into the circular fashion economy – as a guild of builders and ..read more

Created with the intent to reduce industry waste, Unspun – a technology infused textile production company – is challenging conventional ties between consumers and their clothing. Here, we spoke with Unspun’s founding members to discuss their sustainable approach to fashion, as well as the industry more generally. To receive the Luxiders newsletter, sign up here. Shadow to the industrial push for sustainable practice, an exciting evolution of new business models – all with the intent to restore environmental integrity –  has begun to take form. Many fashion brands are looking towar ..read more

Fashion has gone out of style – the modern industry is chock full of faster fashion models, which have driven consumerist mentalities towards excess and greed rather than artistic integrity. Ying Gao is one of the many conscious designers taking a minimalist approach to the art of fashion –  reminding us that fashion can be taken seriously, excitedly, and slowly. To receive the Luxiders newsletter, sign up here. Fashion in the early 1900s had a certain “je ne sais quoi”; there was a glimmer to its sartorial luxury; a becoming hip to its step. Business models were typically oriented a ..read more

As a global movement across 75 countries, Fashion Revolution unites its participants through a collective vision – one of sustainability and social reprieve within the fashion industry. This year’s 2024 event  – which will mark one decade of campaigning on the movements’ behalf – is set to feature a series of new initiatives, each addressing important undertakings such as recycling and wage equality. Learn more about these initiatives and how you can become a championed Fashion Revolutionary. To receive the Luxiders newsletter, sign up here. Capitalized on the top of fashionrevolut ..read more

Mushrooms and their mycelium are slowly taking over the fashion industry. For the last three years, mushrooms have become an unavoidable aspect of Haute couture and sustainable fashion. Inspiring artists and designers, their complicated structure and unique shape have rooted themselves in our clothing industry and show no sign of going away. To receive the Luxiders Newsletter, sign up here. Fungi are everywhere. Not only in our deciduous forests, but their spores have also started to root themselves in our fashion industry. The grip mushroom-inspired fashion has had on the industry is not ..read more

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