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Kutnia Blazes a New Fashion Trail on the Ancient Silk Road

Kutnia Blazes a New Fashion Trail on the Ancient Silk Road

Reviving the precarious art of loom weaving needn’t be a throwback to “folksy” designs.
Modern, understated glamour can be the new luxurious expression of the old textile traditions.

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Happy Friday :) Looking for the perfect accessory Happy Friday :)

Looking for the perfect accessory to fit any season and any style? Consider a seasonless handbag. With a commitment to making fashion more conscious, these bags are designed to be environmentally friendly and versatile enough to pair with any look. Not only are these bags a fashion statement, but they are also a statement of how we can all be more responsible with our buying habits.

Scroll though or check out our full article on No Kill Mag for all the deets. Link in bio :)
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"I'd like to ask fast fashion CEOs why they are co "I'd like to ask fast fashion CEOs why they are comfortably killing the world." -Samuel Oteng creative changemaker from Accra

----Yes, we'd like to know that too!

Sending our used clothes overseas is not the solution 
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For years, one of the significant problems facing an increasingly disposable model of making clothes has been the staggering waste filling landfills around the world. The Kantamanto market is one of many places where used clothing is sold to local merchants and where the industry insists that what was traditionally trash, is getting another life. Here in Kantamanto, some 15 million garments are delivered every week – to a country with a population of just over 30 million people.⁣
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In Fashionscapes: A Circular Economy, @liviafirth speaks to Samuel Oteng, an upcycling designer who reveals the extent of the issue in his local area.

This is from FASHIONSCAPES: A Circular Economy. 

Just ONE of the documentaries in our latest list on No Kill Mag.

You might have seen this film or the OG The True Cost, but learning how the system works and the stories of the people behind it isn’t a “one and done” kind of thing. 

There’s always more to learn. 

Ranging from short films to televisions shows to full length documentaries we’ve rounded up the best picks to add to your watchlist.

Check out the link in our bio and then let us know if we missed any. We always want to know more!
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We love the exuberance of this piece by Nick Cave. We love the exuberance of this piece by Nick Cave.⁣⁣
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Suggestive of both African ceremonial costumes as well as Parisian high fashion, Nick Cave's Soundsuits—named because of the sounds they make when worn—are created from scavenged materials such as beads, old bottle caps, rusty iron sticks, and hair woven and crocheted together. They combine Cave's interests in fashion, culture, and the intersection of politics. By concealing their wearers' race, gender, and class, Cave's works allow individuals to escape or transcend prescribed identities.
We discovered Art to Ware last summer and immediat We discovered Art to Ware last summer and immediately fell in love with the concept: a curated collection of upcycled, wearable art from independent and emerging designers in New York City. With help from Chashama, a non-profit that transforms unused real estate into artist spaces, founder Lesley Ware has set up several pop-up boutiques across Manhattan that give young creatives a platform for sharing their work. 

The latest endeavor at the Port Authority spotlighted the work of NYC fashion/art creatives, topped off with a collaboration from hair artist Brieana Spruill, who brought her A-game with an array of upcycled wigs.

Link in bio to our article on No Kill Mag!
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Today is the 100th anniversary of Diane Arbus birt Today is the 100th anniversary of Diane Arbus birthday. Born Diane Nemerov on March 14, 1923, in New York City, Diane Arbus was one of the most distinctive photographers of the 20th century, and was largely misunderstood in her time. She was considered highly controversial and accused of exploiting her subjects. The reality is that she felt a connection and empathy that perhaps made others uncomfortable. A recent book by David Zwirner Books and Fraenkel Gallery entitled Diane Arbus, DOCUMENTS is like two books in one. One focus is on her work –radical, upending social niceties, breaking our collective understanding of what a photograph is– and the other, is 50+ years of unceasing argument about what her work means. Edited by Max Rosenberg and designed by Yolanda Cuomo and Bonnie Briant, it is an explosive and expressive attempt to “create” Arbus for the reader/viewer. Here are a few photos and excerpts from Arbus' own writing/thoughts. Full article on book on No Kill Mag.com 

NOTE: we feel at this particular moment in time, when those who are considered "freaks" or "different" by some, are being attacked in this country both literally and through our legal system it's important that ALL of our differences be seen and celebrated.

@davidzwirner @davidzwirnerbooks @fraenkelgallery @yolandacuomodesign

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Caring about fashion and the planet isn't just abo Caring about fashion and the planet isn't just about the materials but also about workers' rights. The current model of production in the fashion industry is ripe for worker exploitation. It's a modern form of colonization and it's unacceptable.

So when we saw the headlines and articles about this activist action aimed at @adidas during Berlin fashion week we wanted to learn more. 

It's a fascinating story of how prankster/activists @theyesmen joined forces with @cleanclothescampaign and @threadsandtits to not just protest but IMAGINE what adidas would do if they wanted to do the right thing.

Illana Winterstein said
"(we asked) What could they do? What would be a utopian vision, and what would we want adidas to do if they were the ethical leaders they position themselves as?" 

There were two parts to the activist action. One was the (fake) announcement of a revolutionary restructuring of adidas' leadership team with a new female co-CEO. A former Cambodian factory worker who would oversee ethics and ensure respect for human rights.

And then there’s the “RealityWear” clothing line. Which debuted at Berlin Fashion Week with a sold-out fashion show at a venue opposite adidas’ flagship store.

The collection was deliberately offensive because what we put down the runway was the reality of what happens to workers in adidas’ supply chain. There’s union-busting, poverty wages, rampant abuse and violations."

The Yes Men sent out a brilliant press release that stated the collection was in collaboration with Bad Bunny, @pharrell and Brooklyn's own @philllllthy 

The news made headlines and many people were in awe that adidas had the guts to make changes that would benefit their workers. Only it wasn't true.

Adidas has mostly ignored this but we're not. Please read the interviews at No Kill Mag and get involved and tell #adidaspayyourworkers

PS - yes, we know adidas is not the only brand practicing wage theft. This post highlights this particular action in Berlin. And they told us adidas was chosen in part because their "impossible is nothing" branding is all about empowerment and it was time to call out their hypocrisy
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#adidassteals #payyourworkers

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