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Under the EvoluShein by Design initiative, fast fashion behemoth Shein has showcased the collections of designers from its Shein x Designer Incubator Programme.


Swati Bhat

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The effort, according to the business, aims to accelerate the use of "preferred materials and scale responsible manufacturing processes."

Six designers from the United States were chosen to participate in the program: Alexandria Carroll, Anke Wonder, Farah Naz, Jacqueline City, Lauren Flagg, and Lillian Butterworth.

Those picked had to comply with the criteria that their outfits use at least 30% "preferred materials," such as recycled polyester, "forest-safe" viscose, or "rescued deadstock."

Products must also be made by vendors who have "achieved high social and environmental compliance verification through third-party audits."

Shein continued on to say that the items would be manufactured using its "small-batch, on-demand production model."

Caitrin Watson, the company's director of sustainability, communiqué in a press release, "The six designers launching collections today are already independently incorporating sustainability into their personal brands and have expressed that using these lower-impact materials is of the utmost importance to them moving forward."

"We're excited to open this up to our Shein X Designers and beyond, and to hopefully inspire the next generation of sustainability-conscious fashion creators."








The Global Fashion Agenda (GFA), a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting sustainability in the fashion industry, has launched a new web film series called Fashion Redressed. The compelling series, produced by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions, aims to motivate the industry to take action to alter the way we manufacture and consume fashion.

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We express ourselves through our clothing every day. Fashion is fundamental to how we display ourselves to the outside world, encompassing cultures, personalities, traditions, and values. However, our consumption of fashion and clothes is driving our earth and communities to their breaking points. Fashion pioneers and trendsetters are tackling this challenge front-on with game-changing concepts. At the heart of this is the question: how can we continue to express ourselves via fashion while not harming the environment?

Fashion Redressed is a collection of documentaries that exhibit organizations from the fashion and textile industries, all with the goal of finding answers. The show was launched on BBC.com. microsite. The series highlights global technologies that are shaping new fashion seasons, with a mix of stories depicting tailor-made solutions for us and our planet.

Participants include eBay, Elk, The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Vestiaire Collective, Spinnova, Lenzing, Faherty, FarFetch, Waste2Wear, Colorifix, and the Forest Stewardship Council. Each film focuses on a unique solution that can help both humans and the environment. From the scientist in Helsinki who draws inspiration from silk-spinning spiders to the duo in Cambridge who delves into the genetic makeup of color, to the pre-loved clothes being brought to life on a global platform from Paris and the importance of cultural appreciation in Arizona, fashion attracts the most creative and innovative minds. This series captures the vibrancy and inventiveness of the fashion industry by highlighting those who are weaving change into the fibers of fashion as well as those who are working to find the stylish side of a more sustainable sector.

The series was announced ahead of GFA's historic event, Global Fashion Summit: Boston Edition, on September 27. The prestigious forum will bring together key fashion players for agenda-setting discussions and fruitful interactions on the most pressing environmental and social challenges. The forum's goal is to inspire the industry, create pre-competitive collaboration, and accelerate the implementation of ideas in order to turn fashion dreams into deeds.






If one piece of clothing defined men's tailoring for SS24, it was the suit short, a sleek addition to the bottoms category that brought a modern update to formalwear. While some men may regard a shift to short suits as fairly brazen, the piece has been universally welcomed by designers, with several continuing to endorse the 'daring' clothing in their male lines season after season.

Appearance is less contentious in womenswear, with women generally accepting the summer-friendly style.

Suit Shorts

Karl Lagerfeld official


Short suits, contrary to the traditional blazer and pant combo, allow for more breathability and provide a cooler option for hot days. They have also become more genderless over time, appearing in both menswear and womenswear ensembles - albeit the latter considers the item to be more of a mainstay. Their rebirth in menswear, on the other hand, has been mostly driven by the increasing 'preppy' trend, which has been widely adopted by companies such as Louis Vuitton and Dsquared2, where collegiate-inspired clothing has been thrust to the forefront.



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