Ligaretta, the upcycling brand that launched in January 2023, is set to begin retailing its products at “Have a Nice TOKYO!” in Marunouchi, Chiyoda Ward, starting August 21. The concept behind Ligaretta embraces the global movement...
These days, the fashion industry is calling for sustainability since various problems exist in the industry. Depending on what problem they address, there are diverse forms of sustainable fashion. Let’s look at some significant forms of sustainable...
Kimono is a traditional Japanese garment. However, its culture has rapidly faded in the last few decades. Today, very few Japanese wear kimonos in daily life. UZ Fabric shines a light on kimonos and upcycles them with a modern sensibility. Using...
As more and more people are becoming conscious of environmental issues, sustainable practices are becoming standard in the fashion industry. Are you trying to make your wardrobe greener? Here is a list of 115 sustainable fashion brands available in...
An alternative for bio-based leather is now on the market: apple leather! Unbelievable, right? It is an innovative new material made with waste recovered from the fruit juice industry. LOVST TOKYO INC. discovered this unique material and made a...
Upcycling brand FROMSTOCK is back with a collaboration with carutena, a student group that also focuses on upcycled fashion. They have co-produced a series of “Double Story Bag” by utilizing leftover clothes in warehouses. These Double Story Bags...
In Japan, when you get caught in a sudden rain, you can easily find an inexpensive plastic umbrella at any convenience store. They usually cost between 100 to 500 yen. If the rain stops on your way home, you may accidentally leave the umbrella...
Did you know that a considerable amount of fabric gets wasted to make one fashion item? So what you’re wearing right now is a result of a handful of fabric that gets discarded. Shocking, right? Roughly 30% of fabric gets wasted in...
The world has a plastic problem. Did you know that the world produces more than 380 million tonnes of plastic each year? Most plastics are not biodegradable, and its excessive production has impacted the environment in many ways, such as pollution...
What is upcycling? Upcycling is the concept of taking old products and using them for new purposes, or as materials in entirely new products. This is in contrast to recycling, which is the process of breaking down and reusing the base materials. A...