Did you know the fashion industry’s carbon footprint accounts for around 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions? But, as a solution beyond carbon emissions, sustainable fashion is the best solution to reducing our environmental impact and protecting animals and people. However, after 10 years of trying to be a better consumer, I have learned that changes, especially in fashion, don’t come easy. First, beyond environmental perspectives, there are economic perspectives that stop the industry from changing. That is, any small change to achieve sustainable production, costs brands huge amounts of ..read more

Fashion biomimicry through the lenses of Biotechnology, Nanotech, and Artificial Intelligence. The classic image of how the future of humanity might look one day encapsulates – almost always – a ‘human-machine’ kind of blending. Futuristic humans with robot-looking bodies and super-intelligent outfits find a rich history in transhumanism. There, powerful artificial intelligence merges with one’s human brain in a cyborg kind of body. And this is how cyborg fashion ensues. However, recent research shows there might be a less painful alternative path to the human-cyborg fashion by reconnecting m ..read more

Researchers in South Korea have made a remarkable stride in advancing wearable technology, creating smart contact lenses that may soon transform how we detect and manage diabetes. These smart lenses, embedded with a unique chip technology, could also help treat diabetic retinopathy, offering a solution to a significant health concern faced by millions worldwide. In a breakthrough discovery, these smart contact lenses are designed to monitor blood sugar levels through the users’ blood vessels located behind their eyelids. Upon detecting any irregularities, the device triggers an alert, thus pot ..read more

The Apple Watch is the company’s first entirely new product category since the original iPad. It is a huge gamble for Apple and a test of the wearable market. Some six months after unveiling the device, CEO Tim Cook filled in many of the blanks, such as how much various versions will cost and how long the built-in battery will last. Still, there are unanswered questions, the so-called Apple Watch problems: 1. Maps Are Static and Non-interactive The built-in mapping toolkit creates “non-interactive snapshots” with up to five annotations using either standard red/green/purple pins or custom imag ..read more

We are often defined as tool-using animals. While correct to a certain extent – some animals use tools too – humans differentiate from other creatures by technological capability. Technology. Pay attention now; it is important. The word technology is a combination of two Greek words: Techne, which translates into “art, craft,” and logos, which means “word, speech.” Discourse on the arts, both fine and applied. Technology is a “code” that holds a “secret”. A code that the “wearable world” has been trying to crack for some time now. Look no further; you have the answer in the front of your eyes ..read more

Renting luxury fashion goods – just a technology-driven trend? One of the most asked questions when it comes to renting personal luxury goods voices a concern we all might have: “Is it a luxury anymore once you’ve put it up for rent?” Industry experts predicted the sharing economy to take over the luxury landscape at some point in the future, but not this fast. The rise of fashion rental companies such as ‘Rent the Runway’ prove that renting luxury fashion is a very lucrative business, as the owners can make money by renting out what is in their wardrobes. Rent the Runway Phenomenon Modern t ..read more

These are the top 21 brands, like Free People rocking the boho style. Just like Free People, these brands stand out thanks to their superb boho clothes and accessories for any taste and budget. For those of you new to the style, ‘BOHO’ comes from the word bohemian and originates from the 18th century. Boho style was indirectly created by the intellectuals, artists, and creatives of those times by wearing out their garments and conferring them with the vintage look we love so much nowadays. Moreover, given its origin, boho clothes are worn as a form of protest against luxury brands or fast fash ..read more

Though this prediction is still a few years out, 83 percent of experts say wearable tech will have a “widespread and beneficial effect” on the public by the year 2025, according to Pew Research Center. In November 2013, Pew canvassed responses from 2,558 experts and technology builders about their predictions of where tech will stand by 2025. Though predictions on ramifications varied, most agreed, “there will be a global, immersive, invisible, ambient networked computing environment built through the continued proliferation of smart sensors, cameras, software, databases, and massive data cent ..read more

Best 5 cruelty free vegan lipstick brands of 2021 and their best lipsticks, for every occasion. There are many experts that can tell you which lipstick colors are trending or fashion shows presenting looks from leading designers as the latest lipstick shades, best assorted for the season. However, the color of the lipstick is not the only thing that matters, but also its type. When will a sheer lipstick with a higher oil content be a better choice than a cream lipstick that contains more wax? Understanding the differences between these types of products will help you create a perfect look for ..read more

Looking for sustainable, eco friendly, and vegan makeup brands? Here are the best from the top 5 ethical beauty brands. Did you know that beauty can be a force for good, but it relies upon you? As a beauty aficionado, you care about conscious choices but might feel overwhelmed and confused about which brands to choose. The Ethical Beauty Landscape We are currently in a revolutionary time. With the rise of green beauty, there are hundreds of brands you can choose from. Correspondingly, we don’t just buy skincare and makeup anymore. What we buy is the way a brand makes us feel. Or the way it mig ..read more