Conversations about sustainability are no longer enough. As it becomes all but certain that global heating will increase beyond the 1.5°C of the Paris Agreement, the effects of climate change are already a reality for many communities worldwide. People are not only sensing the urgency of the matter but are re...

Inversa is looking to preserve coastal ecosystems by using lionfish, an invasive species destroying coral reefs, to craft leather. As one of a growing number of 'next generation' materials, it provides the fashion industry with a way to evolve production processes and keep up with consumers' values.

Fashion is looking for a miracle leather analogue that meets the criteria of being both animal-free as well as environmentally friendly to produce. With apple leather throwing its hat in the ring, brands are getting creative as they work to meet vegan shoppers’ sustainability demands.

Consumers’ changing priorities are forcing luxury brands to take stock of their impact, and display sustainable credentials. The Butterfly Mark is awarded by Positive Luxury to brands that meet sustainable and ethical criteria.

With the need for drastic climate action more apparent than ever, people’s lifestyles choices are coming under intense scrutiny. Is it possible to live in comfort and luxury in a way that minimises harm to the planet? Proponents of ‘hedonistic sustainability’ believe it can be done.