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9 Brands We Love from Lagos Fashion Week 2023

Lagos Fashion Week 2023 was a proud celebration of African design principles. This year’s theme was Woven Threads IV: Standing the Test of Time, displayed on physical and digital platforms. … Read more

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A 100% POLYESTER Blazer from Gucci on ssense for $ A 100% POLYESTER Blazer from Gucci on ssense for $3980
A 100% POLYESTER Dress from Balenciaga for $6750Despite these, and other conglomerate brands (owned by LVMH or Kering) mouthing sustainability they continue to do business as usual. The above are just two items made from material that will poison the earth at the end of their life and shed microplastics in the meantime. Then we have Pharrell’s bag for Louis Vuitton made from killing crocodiles for one million dollars. Just thinking about it makes us ill.
If all the above sickens you as well, fear not. Here are some alternatives if you’re looking for some fashion with a Capital F inspo. –Ronald van der Kemp, IAMISIGO by Bubu Ogisi and Matty Bovan.Link to full article in bio!
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#ethicalfashion #sustainablecouture #capitalFfashion #naomicampbell #mattybovan #ronaldvanderkemp #iamisigo #betterfashion
We recently held a workshop at Pratt Institute as We recently held a workshop at Pratt Institute as part of Earth Action Week where we photographed members of the community in their favorite articles of clothing and share the memory of the item. This is part of an ongoing project at No Kill Mag to get us all caring about what we already own just a little bit more.
A few intrepid students volunteered to wheat paste them around the city. (we threw in a few other posters as well that are part of this series that never made it to the streets due to Covid)
We couldn’t share all but if you’re in Soho, the lower east side or the east village keep your eyes peeled.
Also please tag yourselves!
PS more to come now and during NYFW
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#pratt #prattfashion #secondhandstyle #memoriesovermaterialism #connectionsoverconsumerism #betterfriday #lovedclotheslast #secondhandstyle #vintagefashion #vintagestyle #wheatpastenyc
Just a little note from your friends at No Kill! Just a little note from your friends at No Kill!As we learn more about our history, we can give Thanksgiving traditions a fresh twist. By weaving in respect for Indigenous cultures, our celebration becomes richer and more meaningful. Imagine adding Indigenous-inspired dishes to our tables or sharing stories that reflect the true history of the day. This approach transforms Thanksgiving into a time of understanding and appreciation for all cultures that shape our story. 🍂🌽
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#MindfulThanksgiving 🍁🍂 #ThanksgivingReflections #TraditionsEvolve #thanksgiving
The biggest shopping season is upon us. Instead of The biggest shopping season is upon us. Instead of buying more of what you don’t really need we offer these photos as a little inspiration to upcycle what’s already in your closet. These are looks that were seen at the 2nd annual Obroni Wawu Festival last month. (and if you know someone in a photo please tag in the comments!)All photos courtesy of the OR Foundationphotographers Elroy Salam, Komla S Darku, Sackitey TesaLocated in Accra, Ghana, Kantamanto Market is the largest second-hand
apparel market in West Africa—and it’s brimming with clothes from North
America, the UK, China, Korea and Australia. It’s partly “waste management” for those countries
(and has a devastating effect on Ghana, as tons of this clothing is
unusable and becomes landfill), but it has also “helped popularize the
term ‘Obroni Wawu,’ which directly translates into ‘Dead Man’s
Clothes.'”In October over 1000 people from different backgrounds attended the second edition of the Obroni Wawu festival in partnership with the Or Foundation
and Kantamanto Market CommunityWith the theme “The Adeɛyie Resurrection” (to do better),
it celebrated Kantamanto Market as a global leader in reuse, repair,
upcycling, and remanufacturing and aimed to reconnect fashion enthusiasts with Ghana's cultural tradition of preservation, a point of pride for Ghanaians promoted by The Or Foundation.The lead organizer of the event, Sammy Oteng, called on all industry players and policy makers to rally around the conversation on proper recognition of Kantamato within Ghana’s fashion industry. “Our focus is to center the Kantamanto Community. This is a first of its kind event in Ghana and Africa, urban thrift and upcycle culture is on the rise and we believe events like this will not only celebrate and spotlight Kantamanto and Ghana for its creative entrepreneurial pathways within the industry but also cement its name as a flagship and global hub for circular fashion” he said.@theorispresent @elroysalam @blackimagegh @sackiteytesa @kofibrother.
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#obroniwawuoctober #obroniwawu #kantamanto #secondhandstyle #thriftstyle #thriftinfluencer #VintageorViolence
I mean when you think about it...comment if you ag I mean when you think about it...comment if you agree! ;)
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#stopplasticpollution #plasticsucks #stopsingleuseplastic

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