My first pair of Hunter rain boots actually came from my grandmother, who has an incredibly sharp eye for great shoes (and zero patience for flimsy ones). When I was a teenager, she bought me a pair of tall Hunters in a glossy light silver. They were practical, of course, but also strangely cool-metallic enough to feel a little dramatic, subtle enough to still work with everything in my wardrobe.
Despite having to haul a dozen dumpster-loads of damaged goods out of the offices and the nearby Lab Store, to the tune of $1.5 million, Eileen said at the time, 'It was just stuff.' You can only imagine the emotions that might arise in a chief executive if they saw their sewage-soaked products floating by. Eileen and her staff did not linger there. They mobilized quickly-organizing carpools, impromptu meeting spaces, and arranging interest-free loans for staff needing cash during the crisis.
From February 17 to March 10, 2026, the vibrant intersection of fashion and art will come alive at Platte Berlin with SPOTLIGHT ON BLACK CREATIVITY. This unmissable pop-up exhibition showcases the brilliance of Black designers and visual artists, setting the stage for an extraordinary celebration of heritage and contemporary expression. Dive into a world where creativity knows no bounds, featuring groundbreaking brands such as adesa, Amaluma Studio, Gelisa George, Dinga, Azea Zalea, and GEMZ.
Fashion weeks around the world are dominated by four main shows: New York, Paris, Milan, and London. But in 2020, Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) made a bold move that helped it garner attention. It launched a framework with nearly 20 sustainability standards that fashion brands must meet to participate. The choice came at a time when fashion's sustainability practices were under increased scrutiny.
Last week, Berlin-based sustainable customisation brand L.A.M.E.official made a splash at Berlin Fashion Week with the unveiling of their latest collection. As part of the launch of their online shop, the show captivated audiences by celebrating collaboration, movement, and self-expression. Featuring dynamic dance performances and individually styled looks co-created with each model, the event showcased the brand's commitment to inclusivity and creativity.
If your closet is packed with neutrals, we see you. But the limited-edition capsule from New York label World of Crow and San Francisco creativeand queen of dopamine dressingMeredith Peck (aka @sparkandpepper to her 800K Instagram followers) is here to brighten wardrobes and moods. It's bold color, creativity, and self-expression on steroids. The small-batch lineup pairs an ebullient palettepretty mauves, cool cocoas, electric blues, and fire-engine redswith artful prints and silhouettes that feel both feminine and freeing.
On the first day of Berlin Fashion Week, Maqu unveiled its Fall/Winter 2026 collection, La Dama del Cacao, a masterful exploration of contemporary Peruvian minimalism. This capsule collection is a testament to material innovation, embodying a thoughtful design philosophy that marries textile memory and regenerative principles. Crafted from luxurious alpaca yarns, organic cotton, and pioneering biomaterials, each piece is a result of meticulous hand-knitting techniques and artisanal machinery.
As we continue our exploration into the dynamic world of NEXT GEN, we are thrilled to present Interview Number 3 in our series, featuring the visionary Amike Studio. Renowned for its unique blend of craftsmanship and narrative, Amike Studio's debut collection, AGASONGERO, offers a profound reflection on the designer's roots and the journey of life itself. Inspired by the hills of Rwanda, where the designer grew up, this collection tells a story of climactic struggles, momentous pauses, and the enduring beauty found in persistence.
Creative talent from Ireland, the UK, France, Italy, the USA and the UAE will present their fashion designs made entirely from recycled materials in the Helix, DCU from February 23-25, with the World Final taking place on February 24. The competition which is open to 12-19 year olds celebrates innovative and imaginative craftmanship, with a focus on promoting sustainability and the importance of a circular economy.
Elisabet's creative journey for this season began with a thoughtful reflection on what truly matters in fashion, the art of selection and refinement over mere excess. Collaborating with the UK-based 360 Group, she honed her signature ultra-exaggerated design language, creating voluminous coats that envelop the wearer in comfort while allowing for freedom of movement. This collection showcases puffers with organically curved shapes, innovative features like dual-access pockets, and adjustable hems, ensuring that functionality harmonises with style.
The 26-year-old real estate project manager from Munich came to the surf camp to improve her skills on the water. I came to talk with adventurous travelers about their big ideas, from new businesses to life after layoffs.
Refrankenstein is born from what has been discarded, forgotten, or deemed useless by the world. The collection embodies the essence of the monster: a body composed of fragments, recycled fabrics, and materials brought back to life through visible sutures that celebrate imperfection. Each garment is an act of reconstruction, a dialogue between matter and emotion, between the inanimate and the human.
It's not uncommon to hear stories of savvy shoppers hunting down second-hand luxury goods at cut-rate prices online, yet when you open the apps, there's nothing but fast fashion cast-offs.
Many creatures exhibit same-sex behaviour but gay rams are often sent to slaughter because they can't fulfil their "breeding role." However, Rainbow Wool is now giving them a loving home. On average, one in every 12 sheep is thought to be gay. "We rescue them before that happens, giving them a safe home where they can live and love freely. Each year, their wool is crafted into fashion, with profits donated to the queer charity LSVD+," a spokesperson for the farm said.
Most cashmere comes from Mongolia and China, where cashmere goats are combed once a year for their fine, soft fleece; a single sweater can use cashmere from four or five goats. As the demand has grown, there are now more than 90 million of the goats in China, and around 25 million more in Mongolia. Overgrazing is turning grasslands into desert. The goats also produce methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
I've loved sustainable fashion since my early teens, always more interested in stealing my dad's band T-shirts than anything remotely designer. Originally, it was a money-driven choice, but when I turned 15 I became acutely aware of the fashion industry's damaging impact on the planet and the unethical labour conditions behind high-street brands. I decided that wasn't something I wanted to be complicit in. Charity shopping became my favourite weekend activity and cheap, mismatched clothes began pouring into my ready-to-explode wardrobe.
Blaz Cuk, born in Slovenia, is the founder of the Berlin-based fashion brand Obectra. stands at the intersection of sustainable fashion, urban culture, and subversive art. With a distinctive vision that blends innovative design with daring aesthetics, Cuk is redefining contemporary clothing while drawing inspiration from Berlin's vibrant techno underground scene and the BDSM subculture. Upon relocating to Berlin, a city celebrated for its dynamic fashion landscape and progressive ethos, Cuk founded Obectra.
look to the soles stomping on the pavement of the concrete jungle to inspire my choices for the upcoming season. Right now, New Yorkers are ushering in fall with stylish footwear callbacks to '50s film fashion, the swinging '60s, and '90s grunge. They've also thrown in subtle nods to eco-friendly brands with their sustainable kicks. Below, I deep dive into eight of the season's biggest trends that are sure to heat up your shoe rack and travel wardrobe through nostalgia, innovation, bold colors, and rich textures.
Do buy Organic cotton is considered among the environmentally sound fabrics. Photograph: Tarzhanova/Getty Images/iStockphoto Look for natural fibres such as linen, organic cotton and wool, with recognised certifications such as Gots (Global Organic Textile Standard). I am a bit obsessed with working with cotton and how much you can do with it, says Natalie Hasseck, creative director at the brand Rise & Fall. You can make it contemporary and almost architectural, or wispy, soft and gentle.
On Wednesday, the French government launched a new scheme designed to help shoppers learn about the environmental impact of the clothes they are purchasing. Participating clothing stores and brands can now include a small label called an 'écoscore textile', similar to France's Nutri-Score label, which denotes the healthiness of food from A to E, on new pieces of clothing. The label will be optional.
Stella McCartney is trying to save the world, one feather at a time. Or rather one fevver, a new plant-based product that has the look of a feather without the bird, which made its first ever appearance at the designer's spring/summer show in Paris. It's weird to me that feathers being plucked from a bird are seen as delicate in fashion, said McCartney backstage at the Centre Pompidou in Paris. I'm trying to show that you can still have the theatre of fashion without the animal compromise.
Another notable immigrant community that has enriched London's culture hails from India, with records of immigration dating back to the 1600s and a large influx throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, from the first British Indian MP Dadabhai Naoroji, elected in 1892, to the British-Indian army, a 2.5 million-strong force of volunteers that fought during WW2. Not to mention the chefs and restaurants that have shaped the capital's culinary scene, from the family-run spots on Brick Lane to Mayfair's Punjabi restaurant Ambassador's Clubhouse.
