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Will The #PayUp Movement Change Fashion Industry For The Better?

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“What exactly is the true cost of fast fashion brands and keeping up with the quickly revising fashion cycle?” Made in Bangladesh The favorite mom jeans you adorn and get most compliments about; have you ever checked the label to see where it has been made? If you do so, you will realize that your closet is probably full of clothes that are made in Bangladesh! The pandemic has exposed the exploitation that has always been at the center of the fashion culture . The biggest paradox witnessed this year, the fast fashion brands who claim solidarity with black square posts and #blacklivesmatter slogan, are the same brands who have long exploited BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), simulated inclusivity, and have profited from cultural appropriation. The pandemic has revealed how the people are facing systematic racism in the fashion culture that the “PayUp” movement is fighting these days. The scenario has brought one thing in the upfront- the fashion culture suppo...

Will Boycotting Chinese Products Quiver The Indian Fashion Industry Too?

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This year has got numerous pall of gloom descended on all of us as we grapple with the idea of war, deaths, and viruses. Our generation has never witnessed a devastating time like this before, the outbreak of COVID-19 has led to various medical as well as non-medical impacts on the world. One of the non-medical impacts of coronavirus has been the fight among politicians all over the world to produce goods within their country rather than import them from China. The deadly outbreak of coronavirus has caused us to not just look at our faces, but deeper into our hearts, our minds, and our country’s well-being. In India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has propagated a narrative of self-reliance(Atmanirbhar Bharat). The reality behind this propaganda is of course quite simple, if people buy products made fully in India, Indian businesses will benefit, and the economy will do well. The countrymen started backing this idea of banning Chinese products in India majorly when last week, 20 Indi...

In The Memory Of Sushant Singh Rajput!

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The sudden death of Bollywood celebrity Sushant Singh Rajput has sparked mental health debates and people are constantly speculating that the reason behind his decision of taking his own life could be the so-called “nepo-gang”. Soon after the shocking demise of the 34-year-old actor, several hashtags like #justiceforSSR #SushantNoMore and others started trending on twitter. With all this negativity in the air, I Knock Fashion wishes to pay a tribute to the phenomenal actor he was, we look forward to talking about him and celebrate his life, his work, his larger than life characters and looks. No matter what, Sushant put his heart and soul into his craft, although he was concerned more about research than looks, still every-time he managed to keep up with the fashion trends naturally. He was one of the most talented actors the industry had, and it’s time that we remember him for the gem of a person he was. Rajput excelled every single path he crossed be it acting or fashion. India...

Can Sustainability And Profitability Go Hand in Hand?

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Add caption “Waste Isn’t Waste Until We Waste It!” No matter how many people around the world are concerned about pollution and wastage, their support for promoting and adopting   sustainable fashion   still tends to vary. But from the past few years, there’s been a turning point for sustainability in the   fashion culture , majority of the fashion brands, be it   fast fashion brands in India   or   international fashion brands in India , along with fashion designers of India are trying to take   sustainable fashion   to greater heights. This development is beyond appreciation but more needs to be done. Like every other industry, the fashion industry also holds a responsibility to improve its environmental and social performance. Being a $2.5 trillion global industry, the fashion industry represents a vital interest in securing a prosperous and sustainable future. Environmental stresses are growing with each passing day, and this is g...

How To Write An Ultimate Fashion Blog?

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Writing your first fashion blog can be exciting and intimidating all at once, but it doesn’t have to be scary. If you have a passion for fashion, there are high chances that you must be already following the most creative fashion bloggers and influencers on Instagram and other social media platforms. There’s no denying in this that starting a blog today is not much of a big deal but it’s hard to be recognized in this industry. To be an ace fashion blogger , one must be aware of the latest fashion news in India or whichever country’s audience they aspire to cater to. If you look forward to doing fashion forecasting but do not have an appropriate degree for it, there’s nothing to worry about as a fashion blog s can provide you with a platform to get your “out of the box” ideas on the subject, also leading to a ton of future opportunities like associating with international fashion brands in India or Indian and local brands. I Knock Fashion precisely understands that launching ...

The Top Fashion Destinations Of The World

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In the past few years, careers in the fashion world have been booming, but if you're still not able to find an apt fashion-oriented job, maybe your location can be blamed for it. The fashion industry 's market value is speculated at 406 billion dollars, and its turning to be an incredibly competitive industry. Today fashion looks different all over the world, but some cities are celebrated for being particularly fashionable. Fashion culture runs differently in every country, and some trends become famous to the extent that they are spread worldwide. Residents of the United States, for example, have set the trend of smock dresses, while residents of London, England, are celebrated for setting street style trends, while also giving latest fashion news . I Knock Fashion today is looking forward to releasing a list of the top fashion destinations of the world. The list is created keeping points of fashion tourism like the number of fashion schools, perceptions of fashion jo...