Climate activists storm Louis Vuitton catwalk
The demonstration was to put a spotlight on the fashion industry’s wasteful tendencies and its implication on the environment. This week, climate protestors stormed Louis Vuitton’s Spring/Summer 2022 runway show in Paris’s famous Louvre museum to condemn the excessive consumption in the fashion industry and its impact on climate change. Five Extinction Rebellion, Amis de …
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12 fashion giants to go 100% fur-free
“The time has now come. The world has changed, along with our clients, and luxury naturally needs to adapt to that.” One of the world’s largest luxury fashion giants Kering Group has announced that it will no longer sell fur. In a statement, the global Luxury group declared that all its brands would be ditching …
Billie Eilish launches vegan Air Jordan sneakers
The Grammy-winning singer said creating the Air Jordon designs was an “incredible and surreal experience, especially in a sustainable fashion.” Billie Eilish has launched two pairs of vegan trainers. The 19-year-old songwriter created the Air Jordon designs in collaboration with Nike. The sneakers, which are “100% vegan with over 20% recycled material”, come in two …
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Keke Palmer and Met Gala chef clash over event’s vegan menu
Earlier this week Met Gala attendee Keke Palmer tweeted a picture of the food served at the event and captioned it: “This is why they don’t show y’all the food” American actress, singer and television personality Keke Palmer- a first time attendee at the prestigious Met Gala – said she has ‘different tastebuds’ after she …
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BREAKING: EU votes to end cruel lab animal experiments
“A coherent approach is essential to achieve safety and sustainability, without animal testing. We need to use science. Not animals.” The European Parliament has voted to stop laboratory experiments on animals and replace them with modern science. An overwhelming majority of cross-party members voted in favor of a resolution that calls on the European Commission …
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BREAKING: MPS unite to push for UK ban of fur imports
“It’s now time that we end the double-standard of having a ban on fur farming, whilst importing the same cruelty from overseas.” A coalition of MPs is calling on the government to ban the sale and import of real animal fur in Britain. Conservative MP Christian Wakeford led the debate on UK’s fur trade on …
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Billie Eilish wears Oscar de la Renta to Met Gala after designer commits to ditch fur forever
“I’m honored to have been a catalyst and to have been heard on this matter. I urge all designers to do the same.” Yesterday, Billie Eilish made a stunning debut on the Met Gala red carpet in a breathtaking Oscar de la Renta gown made of peach tulle. However, even bigger than her gown’s 15-foot …
Jennifer Aniston launches vegan haircare line called LolaVie
The star’s new haircare brand will feature “plant-based, naturally-derived ingredients – without parabens, silicones, sulfates, phthalates, and gluten… and of course vegan and cruelty-free.” Jennifer Aniston just launched her own vegan, cruelty-free haircare brand, called LolaVie. According to the Hollywood actor – who made ‘The Rachel’ haircut one of the most iconic hairstyles of the …
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Naomi Osaka launches new vegan skincare line Kinlò
The new line is vegan, cruelty-free and designed specifically for people of colour. Tennis star Naomi Osaka has launched KINLÒ, a skincare brand made for people of colour. The tennis pro crafted the functional skincare brand for ‘the melanin-rich’, after finding no sun protection product on the market good enough for darker skin tones. The …
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95% of Brits want more vegan fashion, new study reveals
“In the past year, we have seen an increase in demand and awareness for plant-based materials. We need to work with more brands and encourage them to make more conscious and mindful choices.” A majority of Brits want more vegan-verified clothes, bags, shoes and accessories on the high-street and online, according to a new report. …
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Clarks launches vegan versions of its iconic Wallabee and Desert Boot
The brand has reinvented its classic Wallabee and Desert Boot using sustainable uppers, linings and Forest Stewardship Council-certified rubber crepe soles. British footwear brand Clarks has launched vegan versions of its iconic designs. The range is called the ‘New Vegan Icons’ collection and features brown, beige, and black iterations of the high-ankled Desert Boot and …
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Naomi Osaka and Levi’s partner to launch an eco-friendly upcycled denim collection
The capsule collection features four pieces including a kimono, shorts and a bustier made entirely from vintage Levi’s denim. Naomi Osaka has launched a brand-new sustainable denim collection made using only upcycled fabrics. The tennis champion – who also champions social change and mental health – collaborated with Levi’s for the new limited-edition capsule. It …