Today we make more clothing than ever before. And the driver for this is primarily economic, rather than human need. Over the past decade, the term “circular economy” has entered the fashion industry ...

DIY old jeans craft ideas. Handmade recycled fashion projects.

Uncover an amazing decor idea that will send you straight to the thrift store in search of the ideal pair of jeans! This ...

Flint designer Esther Kruszewski calls it "new wave home economics." A self-described scavenger, she recycles anything anyone gives her -- buttons, vintage clothes, even elastic bands from underwear - ...

Nearly all your clothes will wind up burned or in a landfill — but scientists are coming up with new ways to recycle those fabrics into new clothes or useful products. A critical step, though, will be ...

Your wardrobe is filled with plastic. Your sweat-wicking workout clothes, your running shoe uppers, your raincoat, your high-performance hiking gear, your office clothing. Check the labels. All of it ...

It's almost impossible to realize an aesthetic movement is being born — or reborn — when you are in the eye of a cultural storm. The pandemic is undoubtedly one of the most pivotal historic moments ...

Designers and tech start-ups are working to improve sustainability and interrupt the path to the landfill. By Ellen Rosen This article is part of our new series, Currents, which examines how rapid ...

NEW YORK -- In the fashion industry, buzzwords like "sustainability" have now become chic. And in a business where new and different has been the norm, you hear a lot of talk about reusing and ...

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Local designers will turn recycled clothing into high-fashion looks at the 2025 Recycle the Runway fashion show. All of the money raised will benefit Dress For Success Quad Cities.