Fashion

Sustainable Luxury: How Daniela Karnuts’ Safiyaa Leads the Eco-Friendly Demi-Couture Movement

Safiyaa is a London-based fashion label founded in 2011 by Daniela Karnuts, known for its commitment to sustainable luxury and modern elegance. The brand offers made-to-order gowns crafted by a single artisan, ensuring minimal waste and a personalized fit. ​

Apple “Jak” shoes are Portugal’s simple, slow fashion shoes selling at Selfridges in London

JAK is a Lisbon-based footwear brand redefining premium sneakers through high-quality craftsmanship, sustainable sourcing, and timeless design. Designed in Portugal and crafted in family-owned factories, JAK shoes embody a commitment to style, comfort, and ethical production.

The Best Period Swimwear for Teens & How to Make Your Own

For teens who love swimming, dealing with periods can be stressful. Many rely on tampons, but not all are comfortable using them, and concerns about plastic content in tampons make alternatives appealing. Period swimwear offers a safe, eco-friendly, and comfortable solution.

Top 10 Future-Forward and Sustainable Fashion Companies

The fashion industry is undergoing a transformative shift towards environmental responsibility and innovation. Here are ten pioneering companies leading this change:

Is There a Business Case for Sustainability? New Report Highlights 12 Commercial Benefits of Sustainability Investment

If you were presented with an opportunity to reduce waste, cost, and risk while simultaneously driving resilience, innovation, and competitive advantage—would you not seize it? In an era of backlash against ESG, regulatory shifts, and economic uncertainty, it has never been more critical for businesses to demonstrate clear returns on sustainability investment.

Sheep Inc. Secures £5 Million Series A investment to Transform the Fashion Industry

Sheep Inc., the pioneering fashion brand—co-founded by Edzard van der Wyck & Michael Wessely — renowned for its industry-first carbon-negative supply chain and premium Merino wool garments, has successfully completed its £5 million Series A funding round.

Babaa Sweaters Review – A Bold 80s Vibe and a Nod to Nature

I recently had the chance to try out two Babaà sweaters, and I have to say, they absolutely live up to the hype.

Your Sweat is Unlocking Toxins in Plastic—Here’s Why Natural Fibers Matter

Natural fibers like organic cotton, hemp, and wood-based fabrics such as Tencel and modal offer a safer, breathable alternative to synthetic materials. These fabrics don’t shed microplastics, don’t contain toxic flame retardants, and allow your skin to breathe without the risk of chemical exposure.

Vivobarefoot Unveils ‘Unbound’: A Documentary Championing Women’s Footwear Liberation

Vivobarefoot, a pioneer in minimalist footwear, proudly announces the release of "Unbound," a compelling short documentary that challenges conventional beliefs about women's footwear and its impact on health.

Japanese factory lets you knit your own socks with a bicycle

The workshop on socks provides an immersive experience, guiding participants through the complete process of sock-making. After the knitting phase, SOUKI’s skilled staff steps in to sew the toes and apply a press-finish, ensuring the socks are ready for wear.

The Textile Industry’s Dirty Secret: How Algaeing is Revolutionizing Sustainable Fashion

As consumers and brands alike search for sustainable alternatives, one company is leading the charge in transforming the dyeing industry—Algaeing. This innovative company harnesses the power of algae to create eco-friendly, biodegradable dyes, offering a groundbreaking solution to the toxic world of textile coloration.

Steven Bethell Joins Board of SMART at Historic Conference in Dubai, highlighting the importance of textile reuse and responsible recycling

SMART is a leading trade association representing the interests of the for-profit used clothing, wiping materials, and fiber recycling industries. The organization works to promote the environmental, economic, and social benefits of textile reuse and recycling while setting high industry standards.

Stella McCartney chooses Balena for upcycled foamy fashion

Their compostable, recyclable, and biobased material embodies the shared vision between Balena and Stella McCartney: a future where innovation meets circularity to create truly sustainable design.

The Shah’s Harem and the Subtle Grace of the Persian Mustache

Iran's Anis El Doleh was the favorite of the Shah - and wore a mustache considered a sign of beauty, strength and grace

Swedish silk turns clothes into charging stations with your body heat

Wear a dress from this silk and light up the room, literally

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Key Rules Recreational Cannabis Users Must Follow in Pittsburgh

Adults who are 21 or older can carry up to 30 grams. This amount applies to personal use within Pittsburgh’s limits. Carrying more could lead to confiscation or legal action. Staying under the limit avoids problems during any public stop.

Turning Your Energy Consultancy into an LLC: 4 Legal Steps for Founders in Texas

If you are starting a renewable energy business in Texas, learn how to start an LLC by the books.

Ancient Chinese medicine might heal spinal cord injuries

In the study, the scientists didn’t just test one plant compound at a time. They tested two traditional Chinese medicine compounds together — luteolin (from flowers like honeysuckle and chrysanthemum) and astragaloside IV (from astragalus root, Huang Qi). These plants have been combined in Chinese herbal formulas for centuries to help the body recover from injury and inflammation.

Luxury meets the textile waste stream with Coach – Bank & Vogue

A new collaboration between luxury brand Coach and textile reuse pioneer Bank & Vogue attempts to stitch those two worlds together: high fashion and the global textile waste stream.

EU startup aiming to generate energy on moon villages

Stepping up to democratize the moon is an EU-funded company, Deep Space Energy, which has just raised more than $1 million USD as a seed fund to help it create energy generators on the moon.

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Key Rules Recreational Cannabis Users Must Follow in Pittsburgh

Adults who are 21 or older can carry up to 30 grams. This amount applies to personal use within Pittsburgh’s limits. Carrying more could lead to confiscation or legal action. Staying under the limit avoids problems during any public stop.

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Ancient Chinese medicine might heal spinal cord injuries

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Luxury meets the textile waste stream with Coach – Bank & Vogue

A new collaboration between luxury brand Coach and textile reuse pioneer Bank & Vogue attempts to stitch those two worlds together: high fashion and the global textile waste stream.

EU startup aiming to generate energy on moon villages

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Jujube, the sidr tree of medicine and magic

A magic holy sidr bath to deflect the evil eye? It needs 7 powdered sidr leaves stirred into a bucket of warm water. The hadith of the Prophet Muhammad allows to repeat healing prayers and verses from the Koran to increase the water’s potency. 5 grams, or 1 tablespoon of sidr powder equals 7 leaves.

Jean-Pierre Conte: Five Principles That Guide My Philanthropic Decisions

Jean Pierre Conte is the chairman and managing director of Genstar Capital, a leading middle-market private equity firm with investments in healthcare, software, financial services and industrial technology.

Ancient Roman strategy game figured out with AI

Two thousand years ago, someone scratched a web of lines into stone in a Roman settlement on the empire’s northern edge. Soldiers, traders, or locals passing time in Coriovallum—now Heerlen in the Netherlands, moved small counters across those lines in a tactical duel of blockade and entrapment.
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