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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...

“A tourist sees what he has come to see”- G.K Chesterton Tourism to promote indigenous culture, sustainable fashion and hand manufacturing is not a new concept, Vietnam has been leveraging on craft villages for years now, and it has proven to be a big hit to attract tourists to that country. India is a country of diverse cultures, indigenous fashion, crafts and artisans. A unique Eastern world country such as India has many gems to recover gradually from losses. As each dig opens a new avenue to recover, so can fashion and textile industries prove to contribute to this model. While many buyers have now started to explore other countries for supplies in fashion, they are reconsidering India and are looking out for human resources here to overlook their model and supply chains. But as the tour and travel industry is witnessing a major downfall due to the current COVID 19 situation, innovative ways to showcase Indian fashion and textile industry can be focused upon at present...

In the fashion world unraveling a fabric's green credentials isn't easy, today I Knock Fashion will be briefing you about the fabric which in the post Second World War period, was considered a miracle fabric- Polyester. Today, polyester is the most common fabric in the fashion industry , but the problem is, polyester is made from non-renewable petroleum and its energy-intensive to produce, which leads us to the question of whether it's a part of sustainable fashion or not? Almost an entire season of spring/Summer fashion has gone in vain, due to the outbreak of deadly novel Coronavirus. People out there are definitely believing this to be nature's message since past so many years humans were placing too much pressure on the natural world without considering its consequences. The fashion industry alone produces 10% of all humanity’s carbon emissions and is the second-largest consumer of the world’s water supply. It’s hard to believe but 85% of all textiles go to...

Among the most celebrated fabric options for fashion, design, creativity, and interiors are the popular polyester . But what is polyester , where did it emerge from, where is it most found? There is no denial that polyester is a fabric, and that it carries certain specific qualities, which makes it an apt choice for clothing. There is a stigma when it comes to fashion, as this is not a natural choice such as silk, cotton, or wool but a man-made fabric. But even though it is not natural, there are a lot of perks of this fabric too, read on further to know how this man-made fabric turned to be the miracle fiber that can be worn for several days without ironing, how it turns out to be an industry, and how it became an essential part of the fashion industry ? What Is Polyester; The History Of The Fabric? British Chemist John Rex Whinfield and James Tennant Dickson[/caption] Polyester is a shortened name for a synthetic, man-made polymer, which is most commonly referred to as a ...

If your wardrobe is filled with clothes; most of it you don't know what to do with or how to put them into use, try upcycling and recycling them. A novel concept for the west and a culturally embedded practice for the easterners, recycling of clothes is an ancient fashion practice that is carried on in some form or another in the Indian subcontinent. While many sit, thinking about what good can this lockdown bring to them, revamping one's wardrobe, recreating, and organizing garments can be a well-utilized drill practiced indoors. As several contemplate upon what would be the future of fashion post-COVID 19 , sustainability and greener fashion is definitely one of the answers you will find in numerous I Knock Fashion's fashion blogs. Sustainable fashion or green fashion is a process in which all stages i.e., primary (production), secondary (manufacturing), and tertiary (transportation) are involved and responsible to cater to fashion in a manner that reciprocates p...

Just like human civilisation, fashion has its roots set in ancient history, that too with a mix of regional, cultural, and historical influences from across the globe. The fashion culture always repeats itself in a decade or two, further bringing twists in the latest fashion trends . The world today is influenced by the fashion industry to such a level that it has become as essential as food and water. Fashion today is no more about adorning apparels, whereas it is about keeping up with the ever-evolving latest fashion trends . Ever wondered how the fashion industry became so huge? How the Indian Textile Industry contributes approximately 5 per cent to India’s gross domestic product (GDP)? What all led to this development in the industry and how do the latest fashion trends and fashion culture differ from ancient Indian fashion? The blog is a one-in-all stop for all your fashion related queries, read on to know specifications about the fashion evolution. EARLY MEN CLOTHING...