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We’ve been producing and consuming clothing at an alarming rate while staring into the sixth mass extinction. Ours is the era of biological annihilation, and as one of the world’s most polluting industries, fashion has got everything to do with it. We are decimating our precious water supply, contaminating our soil and committing a protracted […]

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There’s a movement underway to fix the system. Here are some of the innovators who are changing the game. Stacy Flynn EVRNU When Stacy Flynn flew to China in 2010, she intended to shake hands on a textile business deal but was alarmed by the haze of blue gas that hovered in the air as […]

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When Cate Blanchett re-wore a four-year-old Armani Privé gown to the Cannes Film Festival this past May, she made a strong statement about clothing waste, saying, “It seems wilful and ridiculous that such garments are not cherished and re-worn for a lifetime.” It’s a pragmatic attitude that resourceful designers are taking to the next level […]

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Whether it’s food, fashion or travel, it’s time for all of us to start making more conscious choices. After all, our actions have a major impact on the planet (take our quiz to see how you fare!). In our November sustainability issue, we presented readers with some simple tips and solutions to lead a more […]

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I began my career 15 years ago with an internship at FASHION Magazine, which was the best start I could have asked for. While I sought to become a stylist—to build otherworldly outfits and immerse myself in beauty at all times—my conscience weighed on me as my awareness of fashion’s true costs grew. Activism and […]

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Recycled plastics, no fur, eco-friendly production processes… it’s highly likely that London Fashion Week (LFW) will be the most sustainable five day escapade there is this month. LFW follows a highly anticipated NYFW every year, and this September it established an ecological standard for Milan and Paris Fashion Week designers to live up to. First with the […]

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As consumers become more conscious of fashion’s environmental impact, H&M will launch a collection of kids’ clothes in partnership with the World Wildlife Fund for Nature. The line features comfy sweatshirts and hooded dresses with graphics of endangered species (think tigers, pandas, elephants and polar bears for your mini-me), made with organic cotton. WWF hopes […]

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As the modest fashion movement continues to make waves internationally, more and more people (especially millennials) are growing interested in the art of dressing modestly, as well as the deeper meaning to layers of clothing. The International Modest Fashion and Design festival (IMFDF) held late last month in Toronto, showcased some of the best local […]

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At 25 years old, Allegra Shaw has already spent seven years tirelessly creating content, a move which has earned her almost 650,000 subscribers on YouTube and over 135,000 on Instagram. We got the chance to ask the Toronto born-influencer questions about her journey so far–from the creation of Uncle Studios (the clothing company she founded […]

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Canada has long been home to a thriving scene of local, off-the-beaten path designers. However, sometimes it’s easier to lean towards shopping for fast fashion best bets rather than going to extra mile to seek out something new and adventurous. Nonetheless, Canada’s fashion landscape is full of incredible indie boutiques, who all carry an unbelievable selection […]

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In three short years, Peggy Sue Deaven-Smiltnieks has become a darling of the sustainable fashion movement in Canada with her small-scale, hands-on approach to design. And now, with her Peggy Sue Collection nominated for the 2018 CAFA Fashion Impact Award, she has much to celebrate. It wasn’t always like this for the American-born designer. In 2009, she worked in […]

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On the surface farmers and fashion lovers might seem an unlikely combination but at the Guelph Organic Conference held in late January, the Farm to Fashion Runway panel, made connecting farming to sustainable and ethical fashion its priority. The panel of three included  Jennifer Osborn of Upper Canada Fibreshed and AllSorts Acre for her insight on farming […]

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