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Turn old pants into a stylish, professional-looking bag in just minutes with this creative sewing transformation. This ...

As shoppers have been feeling the recessionary squeeze on their wallets — and the climate crisis has many reconsidering their role in fast fashion — upcycling has become as essential as ever for ...

Have you ever stared into the depths of your closet and thought: “I have absolutely nothing to wear?” If your normal inclination is to dejectedly sift through what you already have, it turns out that ...

Most, if not all, of us know the importance of being “green,” i.e. being environmentally conscious and friendly. We pray for a “greener” world, and know that the solution partly lies with us, in our ...

Embroidery is having a moment. Particularly dainty abstract ones which seem worth a try (you could always unpick the threads and reverse any damage) now that we have all this time at home. Apart from ...

I didn’t think I could pull of the bohemian upcycled look—jeans held together with safety pins and jackets covered in patches. But Patagonia has changed my mind. In late 2019, it launched ReCrafted, a ...

Clothing that has been upcycled is becoming popular as fashionistas seek out new designers breaking away from traditional fabric sources. Three Australian women are part of a growing trend to turn old ...

When Swedish brand Hodakova won the LVMH prize this year, it felt extra significant. The finalists for the most sought-after prize in fashion — awarded annually — are meant to foreshadow the future of ...