The Vegan Problem: When “Natural” Doesn’t Mean Ethical
The debate around natural fibers raises a problem often overlooked in fashion: cotton, cashmere, wool and silk can carry environmental costs, animal welfare concerns…
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Fashion World Tokyo 2026: From Apple-Based Leather to Next-Generation Fibres — Notes from Japan’s Fashion Trade Show
A look inside Fashion World Tokyo (FaW TOKYO) 2026, exploring apple-based leather, coffee-ground accessories, recycled textiles and next-generation fibres, with insights into material innovation…
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New Materials, New Possibilities: Designers Discuss Creative Opportunities with Bio-Based Materials — Recording Now Available
Designers Sarah Regensburger, Emilija Balsyte, Wioletta Wiertel and Paras Doshi discuss the creative opportunities, challenges and hands-on realities of working with next-gen, bio-based materials.…
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From Warsaw with Love: How the Poles Are Nailing Material Innovations
From chocolate and kombucha leather alternatives to locally grown and woven hemp, and brands working with rose silk, natural latex, and innovative low-impact plant-based…
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The Vegan Problem: Why Consumers Still Don’t Trust Vegan Materials?
Why do consumers still struggle with trust in vegan materials? We examine plastic perceptions, greenwashing, durability concerns and leather’s luxury appeal.
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Panel Discussion: Where Are We Now? Market Opportunities for Bio-based Alternatives to Fur, Leather and Wool (Recording)
On 23 April 2026, as part of Fashion Revolution Week 2026, we co-hosted a collaborative panel with Fashion Revolution Polska examining the current state…
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Follow The Tree: The Story Of Shiringa, The Bio-Leather Made From Amazonian Tree Sap
In this in-depth interview, Jorge Cajacuri, founder of Caxacori Studio, shares the story behind Shiringa — the bio-leather alternative showcased at Copenhagen Fashion Week…
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The Fur-Farming, Import, and Promotion Bans of 2025
2025 marked a turning point for the global fur industry. Six countries introduced new fur-farming and import bans, while leading fashion publishers moved to…
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