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Cover StoriesEditorial Team2020-08-01T22:48:53+00:00

SHOP THE STORY: YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE FOR VINTAGE GOODS

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#purposeful, Cover Stories, Fashion, Sustainability
Reading Time: 9 minutes In the era of fast fashion and seasonal collections, we strongly believe that wearing something special with its own history is of great value. Today at Staiy we present Shop the Story, a vintage clothing store that can make any fashionista's wardrobe worthy and unique....

HERMANDIA: NORDIC AESTHETICS STRAIGHT FROM FINLAND’S FORESTS

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#storytelling, Cover Stories, Fashion, Sustainability
Reading Time: 7 minutes Hermandia. It could be a brand. It could be a legendary country from Norse mythology. Could it be both? ...

LE SUPERFLU.O X STAIY – 6 SUSTAINABLE THEMED GIFS

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#creativity, Art, Cover Stories, Sustainability
Reading Time: 7 minutes In part three of Le superflu.o x STAIY GIF collaboration, we explore the theme of air and discuss the inspiration behind Marta Monge’s animation - “The Thermostat Guardian”....

DRIVE CHANGE WITH KERRY WILDE

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#purposeful, Cover Stories, Fashion, Wellness
Reading Time: 9 minutes An eye-opening experience within the fast fashion industry led Kerry Wilde to abandon a promising career and stable job at a large company to pursue a more balanced and ethical lifestyle as a ‘personal soul stylist’ and help other women to do the same....

SUSTAINABILITY-CONSCIOUS LIVING WITH ANKE SCHMIDT

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#storytelling, Cover Stories, Living, Sustainability
Reading Time: 9 minutes Our daily life is completely surrounded by plastic: cosmetics, clothing and even food are often made of plastic that is not easy to recycle. But can we imagine our life being completely plastic-free? German blogger Anke Schmidt knows the solution and is ready to share her story with Staiy....

THE STORIES OF WOOD WITH HONEY FURNITURE

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#inspiration, Cover Stories, Living, Sustainability
Reading Time: 9 minutes The story of one tree spans three lifetimes thanks to Honey Furniture. The brand that repurposes old wood also gives it a voice, sharing unique stories that accompany each piece thanks to their meticulous research and passion for their craft....

LE SUPERFLU.O X STAIY – 6 SUSTAINABLE THEMED GIFS

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#creativity, Art, Cover Stories, Sustainability
Reading Time: 7 minutes In part two of Le superflu.o x STAIY GIF collaboration we explore the theme of water and discuss the inspiration behind Marta Monge’s animation - “The Tap Police”....

5 TRIPS AND TRICKS FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM WITH ELEONORA RECCHI

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#discovery, Cover Stories, Sustainability, Travel
Reading Time: 9 minutes Mother earth, this enormous place we are so lucky to call home, is full of hidden spots and hectic locations to visit. From short trips to full-length journeys, Eleonora Recchi, sustainability professional at Eco-Age, is here to share her secret tips for a guilt-free, hectic tourist, starting from the five must-see destinations....

BACK TO THE FASHION FUTURE WITH FEDERICA SALTO

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#refinement, Cover Stories, Fashion
Reading Time: 7 minutes With her blog La moda, il sabato mattina , “fashion on Saturday morning”, Federica Salto sums up the highlights of the week with pills from the fashion system. Here, she gives an insight on what the new look of the fashion industry is. ...

A GLIMPSE INTO SUSTAINABLE JEWELRY WITH DANIELA PIANO

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#aesthetic, Art, Cover Stories, Sustainability
Reading Time: 6 minutes She is driven by a passion for reusing old materials in the crafting process of jewelry. From an artistic contemporary perspective, the Italian designer Daniela Piano conceptualizes psychological issues as unique jewel designs....

LE SUPERFLU.O X STAIY – 6 SUSTAINABLE THEMED GIFS

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#creativity, Art, Cover Stories, Sustainability
Reading Time: 7 minutes In part one of Le superflu.o x STAIY GIF collaboration we explore the theme of supply chain and discuss the inspiration behind Marta Monge’s animation – ‘The Delivery Detoxer’....

LE SUPERFLU.O X STAIY – 6 SUSTAINABLE THEMED GIFS

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#creativity, Art, Cover Stories, Sustainability
Reading Time: 7 minutes In part six of Le superflu.o x STAIY GIF collaboration we explore the theme of commitment and discuss the inspiration behind Marta Monge’s animation - ‘The Super Spreader’....

COMBINING ON-DEMAND KNITWEAR WITH THE NEW INDUSTRIAL ORDER

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#authenticity, Cover Stories, Sustainability
Reading Time: 6 minutes The visionary fashion laboratory has been reassuring circularity in fashion with personalized garments and 3D knitting patterns on demand. Ten years of innovative designing experimentation impulsed the beginning of the New Industrial Order....

FROM BOTTLE CAPS TO POWERFUL ART WITH ALEXANDRE OLIVEIRA

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#creativity, Art, Cover Stories, Sustainability
Reading Time: 7 minutes Creating art that evokes hope and joy whilst encouraging recycling is the powerful mission that drives Alexandre Oliveira, a Brazilian-born, Switzerland-based artist....

ARE LUXE AND SUSTAINABILITY AT ODDS? COMMON SENSE LONDON

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#essence, Cover Stories, Living
Reading Time: 8 minutes Together with the founder of the eco-conscious luxury candles brand, Common Sense London, Lea Anna, we explore all things slow living, rituals to unwind and how to brighten your day with a little candle magic....

GENDER INEQUALITY AND HOW OLUWADAMILOLA AKINTEWE IS MAKING REAL CHANGE

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Cover Stories, Cultural Impact
Reading Time: 8 minutes Oluwadamilola Akintewe is a young Nigerian woman and founding VP of Girl Up. Here to talk with us about the importance of change, action and feminism. As a law student and activist, she is working towards shifting cultural perceptions and questioning the established narratives on what it means to be a female in real and tangible ways....

SIMPLE LINES WITH SELLA MOLENAAR

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#essence, Art, Cover Stories, Sustainability
Reading Time: 10 minutes She’s the Dutch illustrator renowned for drawing the female figure and has worked with clients such as Dolce & Gabbana, L’Officiel and H&M. Here, Sella Molenaar talks to Staiy about her transition from fast fashion brands to sustainable labels, and working with clients who are on the same mission - to empower women....

SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH THE PHILOSOPHICAL LENS OF STEFANO COZZI

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#creativity, Art, Cover Stories, Sustainability
Reading Time: 6 minutes From his art and its implications in COVID-19, Italian digital and video artist Stefano Cozzi delves into his work and into the greater significance of sustainability. The dichotomy of nature and humanity, and all of life’s paradoxes, form the basis of his philosophy and creative practice....

RESPONDING TO ECO-ANXIETY WITH FORCE OF NATURE

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#preservation, #storytelling, Cover Stories
Reading Time: 7 minutes Born from a purpose to respond to the anxiety evoked by climate change, NGO Force of Nature was founded by Clover Hogan, a climate activist who has dedicated her life to making positive changes since the tender age of eleven....

HOLDING HOPE WITH KEHKASHAN BASU

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#quality, Cover Stories
Reading Time: 8 minutes United Nations Human Rights champion and founder of the Green Hope Foundation, Kehkashan Basu, speaks to Staiy about challenging the status quo and the importance of stepping out of our comfort zones to make positive changes in the world....

ON THE NECESSITY OF CREATING ART WITH CHRISTOPHE AVELLA BAGUR

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#authenticity, Art, Cover Stories, Cultural Impact
Reading Time: 8 minutes Between the freedom of thinking and the annihilation of individual thought, Christophe Avella Bagur’s art explores tensions of the human condition and challenges society’s mindless consumption. Here, the french artist recalls his travels backpacking, shares advice for the youth and explains the problem behind art decorating living rooms....

SUSTAINABILITY IS SEXY WITH ANITA GREY

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#inspiration, Cover Stories, Fashion, Sustainability
Reading Time: 9 minutes Through the genesis of powerful and evocative performative storytelling, fashion designer Anita Grey captivates her audiences with her statement pieces. Here, she shares an exclusive look into her revolutionary and positively disruptive apparel, and reveals the truth behind the fashion industry....

SUIT UP WITH CHERIDA!

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#inspiration, Cover Stories, Fashion
Reading Time: 7 minutes From Jessica Pearson in Suits to Alicia Florrick in The Good Wife, TV’s most powerful female characters have taught us how impactful a well-tailored outfit can be. CHERIDA is the epitome of luxury corporate style and shows us exactly how a well-tailored personalised suit can not only make you look strikingly beautiful but also make you feel powerful with a wink of sexiness....

BE THE CHANGE – THE HUMBLEBRAG

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#inspiration, #quality, Cover Stories, Sustainability
Reading Time: 7 minutes Today, no single life form on Earth is untouched by the effects of human activity. The planet needs people to come together in a stand against climate change. Lucy von Strumer is a change-maker supporting and amplifying the voices of impact makers with promising solutions through her business The Humblebrag and foundation Creatives for Climate. She is an inspiring entrepreneur and thought-leader, and shares with us why we all have the power to change the world....

“SMALL GIANTS” AND CRICKET CRACKERS

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#discovery, Cover Stories, Nutrition, Sustainability
Reading Time: 7 minutes Spicing up the snacking world with their cricket cracker bites are Small Giants, the sustainable food start-up “making the weird wonderful”! With low emissions and outstanding nutritional value, crickets may very well be the “superfood” of the future......

DIMPORA: HIKING TRAILS WITHOUT A TRACE

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#discovery, Cover Stories, Fashion, Innovation
Reading Time: 10 minutes From the revelation that mountain lovers are often the ones polluting nature, to a friendship that turned into an outdoor-wear revolution — Dr. Anna Beltzung shares everything behind dimpora, her brand born in the picturesque Alps of Switzerland, and a finalist in this year’s Vogue YOOX Challenge....

MODELING CONSCIOUSNESS WITH KAREN FLEISCHMANN

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#inspiration, #storytelling, Cover Stories, Lifestyle, Sustainability
Reading Time: 6 minutes In 2014, after years of working between Mumbai and Cape Town, Karen Fleischmann’s modeling experience served as a wake-up call that made her leave the conventional fashion industry behind and embrace social media as a sustainable ambassador....

MUKUL BATHIA: THROUGH THE LENS OF A NOMADIC PHOTOGRAPHER

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#inspiration, #storytelling, Art, Cover Stories
Reading Time: 7 minutes Travelling photographer Mukul Bathia leads a wander-ous and inspirational life with a unique perception of the world. Camera in hand, his nomadic lifestyle has yielded him the power to share with the world its diverse communities....

PLANT-BASED FASHION WITH DESSERTO®

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#preservation, Cover Stories, Innovation, Sustainability, Uncategorized
Reading Time: 9 minutes Taking plant-based materials one step further is Desserto®, the innovative cactus-based leather alternative. Staiy sat down with founders Adrian and Marte to discuss the sustainability behind their product and their role in the rapidly expanding industry of vegan leather....

ACTIVISM AND ALIGNMENT WITH RUBY VERIDIANO

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#inspiration, Cover Stories, Fashion, Sustainability
Reading Time: 8 minutes Activist and expert in all things fashion, Ruby Veridiano shares valuable insights on finding one’s passion and one’s voice as a woman in today’s society. From her extensive NGO work helping women to becoming a real pioneer in the fashion industry, Ruby is an inspiration for all women....

GLOWING FROM WITHIN WITH HALATION HEALTH

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#purposeful, Beauty, Cover Stories
Reading Time: 6 minutes Your body and the planet - these are the two homes Halation Health help you cherish. The Australian-based company provides natural and sustainable products across wellness, beauty and lifestyle....

KJAER WEIS CELEBRATES 10 YEARS IN THE BEAUTY BUSINESS!

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#quality, #sophistication, Beauty, Cover Stories
Reading Time: 11 minutes A decade ago, Kirsten Kjaer Weis followed her heart and took a chance in making her mark in the cut throat makeup industry. After launching just three products, she caught the eyes of the world with her modern luxe natural cosmetic brand Kjaer Weis....

REIGNITING OUR LOVE FOR LEATHER WITH CLARE PAYNE

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#refinement, Cover Stories, Fashion
Reading Time: 9 minutes Despite having worked with established high-end labels like Simone Rocha and JW Anderson, emerging designer Clare Payne set her eyes on realising her own slow fashion brand. With Marina Hoyer, she talks about leather as her choice material and why everything she creates is hand-crafted and made-to-order. ...

AN AGE OF CONSUMERISM WITH ZANE VALUJEVA

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#purposeful, Cover Stories, Sustainability
Reading Time: 7 minutes Devout optimist Zane Valujeva believes in a society beyond consumerism. As a brand strategist and sustainability consultant, Zane works to support and create impact-driven business models and initiate change in individual behaviours through her work with B Corp and her own endeavours....

AN “OPTIMISTIC APPLE” A DAY CAN HEAL THE PLANET

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#connection, Cover Stories, Sustainability, Wellness
Reading Time: 9 minutes During a warm italian sunset, Vittoria Tomassini, founder of the Optimistic Apple radiates positivity as she opens up about her passion, hobbies and tips on how to transform your daily life from a basic, everyday routine to a fulfilling, self-enriching experience....

DESIGNING THE WORLD OF TOMORROW WITH BIANCA FERRI MARINI

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#storytelling, Art, Cover Stories, Fashion
Reading Time: 8 minutes Earlier this fall, our Staiy editor, Daria Müller Velasquez, had the chance to talk with Bianca Ferri Marini, a young fashion designer from Italy who believes that sustainability is the path leading the next generation to a better future. ...

FROM LANDFILL TO COAT HANGERS WITH KLEIDERLY

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#storytelling, Cover Stories, Sustainability
Reading Time: 8 minutes Most textile waste is either burned or dumped into landfills. See how Kleiderly is saving it from a perilous fate and converting it into plastic coat hangers!...

FROM STARDUST TO GOLD-DUST WITH MILANOVA STUDIO

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#creativity, Cover Stories, Fashion, Sustainability
Reading Time: 9 minutes At Staiy this week, we are continuing our brand spotlighting with the Berlin-based jewelry brand, Milanova Studio. Mila Wielusinska, the designer, talks to us about the inspiration behind the brand name and plunges into the topics of sustainability, astronomical events and the female traits that influence her pieces....

DISCLOSING RACISM IN FASHION WITH BREEANNA MENDIOLA

Breeanna Mendiola
#discovery, Cover Stories, Fashion
Reading Time: 8 minutes The Black-Lives-Matter movement is present everywhere, bloggers and influencers speak out against discrimination, and more and more designers showcase their collections on diverse models — have we abolished racism? Not yet. In an interview with Staiy, blogger Breeanna Mendiola discloses how racism is still alive in the industry of (sustainable) fashion....

THE INNER WORLD OF STEPHANIE MACKENZIE

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#creativity, Art, Cover Stories, Living
Reading Time: 6 minutes Staiy is excited to welcome Stephanie Mackenzie as one of the newest artists to join STAIY ATELIER. Through music and movement, Canadian-born, Paris-based artist connects to her subconscious mind to create her vibrant and expressive art....

HOW SUSTAINABLE IS THE COTTON YOU WEAR?

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#preservation, #purposeful, Cover Stories
Reading Time: 7 minutes We often link sustainability with plant-based materials but can cotton be considered as the most sustainable textile alternative? Not quite......

A ‘CLIMATEPARTNER’ FOR CARBON NEUTRALITY

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#storytelling, Cover Stories, Sustainability
Reading Time: 5 minutes The world has been going through an environmental crisis for decades, but we are reaching a tipping point. ClimatePartner is supporting companies and consumers in identifying their carbon emission drivers and how to offset them - a critical step towards fighting climate change....

FLEEING THE CONSERVATIVE WORLD WITH PHRASAL MUSIC

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#rythm, Art, Cover Stories, Music
Reading Time: 6 minutes DJ Phrasal is the new favourite rising star of Croatia's ambient techno scene. In a candid conversation with Staiy, he shares how he lives and breathes through his music and explains how we can grow amidst a pandemic. ...

HALO IS THE NEW BLACK BEAUTY

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#storytelling, Beauty, Cover Stories, Sustainability
Reading Time: 6 minutes Self-care and Zoom calls have become the norm in this period of quarantine, leaving more of us searching for high quality, affordable luxury products. Coming all the way from Australia, ‘Halo Is The New Black’ offers a solution in the form of its simple and organic beauty range....

HEALING THE PLANET WITH SALTYCO

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#storytelling, Cover Stories, Sustainability
Reading Time: 9 minutes Have you ever wondered how much freshwater it takes to make your clothes? Most companies use huge volumes of water in the production of natural and synthetic fabrics. But not SaltyCo, the first ever company to grow salt-tolerant plants for producing its textile fibers....

WEARING MUSHROOMS WITH NEFFA AND MYCOTEX

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#discovery, Cover Stories, Innovation
Reading Time: 6 minutes Parent company NEFFA and its founder Aniela Hoitink have developed a technology that uses fungi to create beautiful and intriguing high fashion pieces. Harnessing the planet’s elements and the power of scientific innovation, Aniela is driving meaningful change in the sustainability arena....

IN THE SHOES OF A SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANT

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#curiosity, Cover Stories
Reading Time: 9 minutes Olivia Sprinkel and Diana Rose come from different backgrounds and life experiences. What they share is their job position: the role of sustainability consultant. Together with Staiy, Olivia and Diana share their insights and challenges of the role....

GOOD JEANS WITH GOOD GENES? FASHION DNA TRACKING WITH HAELIXA

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#quality, Cover Stories, Innovation
Reading Time: 8 minutes Good jeans with good genes? Staiy had the opportunity to discuss the ins and outs of Haelixa’s revolutionary fashion DNA marker. Enabling brands to trace their products along their supply chains, this technology supports each brand’s standards of sustainability and proves authenticity from farm to retail. ...

A RIDE AMONG STARS AND PLANETS WITH THE GRAPHICS OF FLORIAN TRIPOTEAU

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#aesthetic, Cover Stories, Fashion, Innovation
Reading Time: 10 minutes Growing up surrounded by every form of art, Florian Tripoteau opens up about his journey in this world with Staiy, bringing us into the creative process behind one of his pieces....

AMRUTA KSHEMKALYANI: GREEN QUEEN SHARES HER WISDOM

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#purposeful, Cover Stories, Sustainability
Reading Time: 9 minutes At the forefront of discussions on all things sustainable, green queen Amruta Kshemkalyani is raising a tribe on conscious followers. Using her sustainability platform, Amruta shares her wisdom to educate society on sustainable practices, at work and at home....

AN ECOLOGICAL ART STORY WITH CARMEN BOUYER

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#storytelling, Art, Cover Stories, Sustainability
Reading Time: 7 minutes Ecological artist, educator, and curator, Carmen Bouyer, shares with Staiy editor, Daria Müller Velasquez, her dedication to building poetic, ecocentric collaborative experiences in cities. Read on to unearth her analysis of how urbanized societies can better harmonize with nature....

BIGTHINX – REVOLUTIONISING THE FASHION INDUSTRY

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#dynamism, Cover Stories
Reading Time: 9 minutes Virtual avatars and customized shopping experiences? Fashion tech company, BigThinx, is transforming e-commerce for online fashion shoppers with its progressive AI technology....

CLOSING THE LOOP: DEFINING SUSTAINABILITY WITH MARK WADE

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#authenticity, Cover Stories, Cultural Impact, Sustainability
Reading Time: 11 minutes Does ‘sustainability’ mean being environmentally engaged, socially conscious or economically innovative? With one eye trailed on past and one looking to the future, Mark Wade discusses the origin of the concept, while sharing his views on businesses and individual commitment as a source of change....

ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE – HOW FASHION CAN HELP REDUCE OCEAN POLLUTION WITH PASQUALE LAURIOLA

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#preservation, Cover Stories, Fashion, Innovation, Sustainability
Reading Time: 7 minutes The ocean is in crisis. And so is our society. Italian fashion designer, Pasquale Lauriola, is tackling the exigent global issues of plastic pollution and constraining gender labels head on with his innovative and research-driven collection of bomber jackets....

TOO GOOD TO GO, THE NO.1 ANTI-FOOD WASTE APP

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Cover Stories, Sustainability
Reading Time: 12 minutes Have you ever come across a magic bag that allows you to save delicious food and 2.5 kg of CO2? Too Good To Go tackles food waste by incentivizing every player in the supply chain to take action. Together, we dive deep into the systemic changes required for more sustainable production, and how Too Good To Go is shaping the future of the food industry. ...

THE WEARNESS: EMPOWERING CONSUMERS WITH ETHICAL LUXURY

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#storytelling, Cover Stories
Reading Time: 6 minutes Sparking joy and confidence in its consumers, The Wearness is an e-commerce platform for guilt-free, luxury apparel. Founded by women, the brand is proudly committed to promoting ethical and sustainable fashion. In conversation with Julia Zirpel, the founder of The Wearness, Staiy had the chance to live through her journey and learn the story behind the brand’s vision and mission....

DOING IT RIGHT – HOW RECIF CLOTHING IS COMMITTED TO RESTORING CORAL REEFS

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#storytelling, Cover Stories
Reading Time: 9 minutes Recif, an eco clothing brand, and its founder, Constant Muller-Bronn, sat down with Staiy to discuss the hard work, dedication, and challenges that come with a sustainable clothing company. In a major effort to restore coral reefs, stimulate local economies, and produce quality clothing, Constant discusses in great depth what it is like to do things right even if it doesn’t happen the first time....

A WORLD OF COLLAGES WITH MAXIME BESNARD

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#storytelling, Art, Cover Stories, Sustainability
Reading Time: 10 minutes Aesthetics, ancient sculptures, electronic music, fashion. What ties these words together? Earlier this fall, our Staiy editor, Daria Müller Velasquez, had the opportunity to (digitally) meet with one of the most up and coming collage artists, Maxime Besnard, and talk about the inspiration behind his work, issues of sustainability and ancient civilizations....

WORKING BACKWARDS TO BRING FASHION FORWARD: DENIM REIMAGINED WITH THE R COLLECTIVE X LEVI’S X JESSE LEE.

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#storytelling, Cover Stories, Fashion, Sustainability
Reading Time: 15 minutes From winning the prestigious Redress Design Award to launching his own collection with The R Collective x Levi’s — Jesse Lee is seeing success after success. The young designer talks to Staiy about the inspiration behind ‘Denim Reimagined’, explains the concept of working backwards and shares with us why upcycling, to him, means preserving his family heritage....

WEAVING SELF-LOVE WITH ISABEL VARELA

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#purposeful, Cover Stories, Wellness
Reading Time: 14 minutes Unattainable ideals and the resulting corruption of one’s body image are no scarcity in today’s fashion industry. From fashion addict to fashion advocate, New York-based eco-fashion designer, artist, environmental activist and life coach, Isabel Varela, takes us on her journey from self-hate to self-love....

CIRCULAR DESIGN PRINCIPLES WITH RETHINK REBELS

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#storytelling, Cover Stories, Fashion, Sustainability
Reading Time: 8 minutes Everything they do and believe in is based on challenging the current system. Staiy had the chance to talk with Rethink Rebels, a sustainable fashion consultancy that is driving the world’s transition to circular fashion....

BRASIL ECO FASHION WEEK – A SPACE TO DAZZLE, A SPACE TO DEBATE

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#purposeful, Cover Stories, Fashion, Sustainability
Reading Time: 6 minutes Brazil eco fashion week - the space to be illuminated by apparel and words of wisdom. This year’s virtual event aims to inform and inspire eco-conscious fashionistas through its array of activities, from fashion catwalks to roundtables, seeking solutions for circularity in fashion....

CREATING NEW LIFE & RAISING VOICES WITH ARTIST, LISA BORGIANI

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#creativity, Cover Stories, Wellness
Reading Time: 7 minutes Sustainability is a concept that can be seen and experienced through many different lenses, whether it be through the eyes of a designer, manufacturer, student or artist. Staiy is on a mission to explore all of these perspectives and last week had the opportunity to pick the brains of Italian artist Lisa Borgiani. Through the exploration of her installations and photographic journeys, we not only discovered how artists can create new life, but how they give people a voice and the vital role this plays in the context of sustainability. ...

MAPPING PALESTINE WITH NISSREEN NAJJAR

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#purposeful, Art, Cover Stories, Cultural Impact
Reading Time: 10 minutes Shaping her world with asphalt and cement, Palestinian multidisciplinary artist Nissreen Najjar portrays the reality of her people and uses geographical maps to trace the problems they face. Interviewing with Staiy, she talks to José M. Sainz-Maza about creativity, identity and the role of art as an instrument for analysis and reflection....

THE ERA OF AWAKENING WITH MYRIAM LAROCHE

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Cover Stories, Sustainability
Reading Time: 12 minutes She is the woman every company needs and everyone wants to become, both within and outside the fashion industry. Smart and casual, Myriam Laroche has revolutionized our perception of clothes with her Eco-Fashion week....

KNOW IT: WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND

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#discovery, Cover Stories, Uncategorized
Reading Time: 6 minutes Conscious consumption and sustainable production are inextricably connected. We consumers play a far greater role than we think: our preferences and desires fundamentally influence what is produced and how it is produced. Leily Iranpour offers consumers the opportunity to be conscious buyers: Know It is the online platform providing a trustworthy reference for a range of products. With Staiy Edit, Leily discusses the development of the project and the launch of the website....

THE CHALLENGES, OPPORTUNITIES & FUTURE OF TEXTILE REGENERATION WITH WORN AGAIN TECHNOLOGIES

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#purposeful, Cover Stories, Innovation, Sustainability
Reading Time: 12 minutes When you think of the words ‘worn again’, what comes to mind? Upcycling, recycling, donating, or maybe just the clothes in your closet? The term ‘worn again’ has adopted an entirely new definition thanks to the sustainable technology company, Worn Again Technologies. Staiy had the opportunity to talk with the brand about their mission to eradicate textile waste and to live in a world where resources are kept in constant circulation....

MEET BUSHRA BURGE: CREATING FUTURE’S REALITY TODAY

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Cover Stories, Innovation, Sustainability
Reading Time: 6 minutes Bushra Burge tells us about navigating her way through the technology industry and starting her own creative studio with a holistic perspective, forging an eclectic blend of science, technology and ethical fashion....

TALKING ALL THINGS GREEN & DIGITAL IN THE FASHION WORLD WITH ANDREA BATILLA

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#storytelling, Cover Stories, Fashion, Sustainability
Reading Time: 13 minutes Andrea Batilla is a writer, a creative strategist and a fashion expert. His unfiltered and irreverent opinions made him quickly famous on the gram. Staiy had the chance to chat with him and get his point of view on some hot topics, such as digital communication and eco-activism in the luxury fashion industry. Curious? Read below!...

RETHINK FASHION WITH GUILLEM TURRO

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#connection, Cover Stories, Fashion, Sustainability
Reading Time: 8 minutes Committed to sustainability and the struggles of the queer community, Barcelonian designer Guillem Turro talks to us about the beginning of his career, his current projects, and the importance of combining strong values and design....

CASA CONGO: THE CASE FOR A SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

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#storytelling, Cover Stories, Cultural Impact, Sustainability
Reading Time: 8 minutes Today, Casa Congo, a conservation school that is positively impacting the lives of hundreds of Nicaraguans as well as the natural ecosystem, shares with Staiy its principles on sustainable development. ...

COLOR THE WORLD WITH GIORGIO CASU

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#creativity, Art, Cover Stories, Cultural Impact
Reading Time: 8 minutes A versatile artist who discovered his passion by chance, Sardinian painter Giorgio Casu ("Jorghe") talks about street art, his past and his love for traveling in this interview for Staiy Edit....

CLINIQUE VESTIMENTAIRE: PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES OF READY-TO-WEAR

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#refinement, Cover Stories, Fashion
Reading Time: 8 minutes Heritage and savoir faire à-la-française are the secret ingredients of the most exclusive laboratory of Paris where science and innovation meet fashion: Clinique Vestimentaire....

MY BAG IS MADE WITH RESPECT, AND YOURS? DISCOVER CANUSSA

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#storytelling, Cover Stories, Fashion, Sustainability
Reading Time: 9 minutes Canussa is proof that fashion can be long-lasting, practical and beautiful, without imposing harm to the planet, people, and animals in the creation of sophisticated pieces....

‘A DIAMOND IS FOREVER’, OR IS IT? DISCUSSING FASHION MARKETING, COMMUNICATION AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOUR WITH OLGA MITTERFELLNER

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#storytelling, Cover Stories, Cultural Impact, Fashion, Innovation
Reading Time: 10 minutes Olga Mitterfellner is a lecturer in ‘Fashion Marketing and Sustainability’ at the London College of Fashion. With vast experience in the industry, Olga has recently published ‘Fashion Marketing and Communication: Theory and Practice Across the Fashion Industry’ (Routledge, 2019) where fashion marketing, communication tactics and advertising schemes are discussed from historical and ethical standpoints for the first time. This article introduces the main themes touched upon in our interview with Olga in relation to her book. In Olga’s eyes, educating the new generation of fashion designers from an ethical perspective required a new literary source....

THE REGENERATIVE POWER OF DONKEY MILK SOAP

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#nature, #quality, #storytelling, Cover Stories, Sustainability
Reading Time: 5 minutes Pooja Kaul is a young entrepreneur from India, and the founder of Organiko; who produces naturally sourced soaps made from donkey's milk. Pooja's journey goes beyond the production of these soaps, as she strives to educate society on donkeys and how their owners can make a more sustainable living with them....

BUSINESS AND CARE , THE NOT SO ODD PAIRING; A CONVERSATION WITH NORA GHERBI

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#connection, #inspiration, Cover Stories, Uncategorized
Reading Time: 7 minutes Who Cares!? Chronicles is the online platform where great csr practices are shared, discussed and promoted. The goal is one: to switch the csr dynamics towards an emotion, caring. while this may sound odd, to Nora Gherbi, founder of Who Cares!? there is nothing more necessary and sustainable for today’s businesses and executives than to learn how to bring care and empathy into their worlds. ...

SUSTAINABLE FROM THE START WITH TNIN SHOES

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#quality, Cover Stories, Fashion, Innovation, Sustainability
Reading Time: 7 minutes Tnin shoes is a Brazilian brand producing 100% sustainable shoes for kids. "Sustainable from the start", Tnin Shoes champions transparent sustainability and founders Juliana Lawson and Darren Enthoven wish to promote this concept into the wider world. Thanks to continuous and meticulous research on materials, Tnin Shoes presents a valid example of creativity and engagement, combined with a greater educational intent....

TODAY IN OUR LENS: FRANCIS STORIES COLLECTION

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#sophistication, Cover Stories, Fashion, Sustainability
Reading Time: 11 minutes A brand with a simple and thoughtful approach, Francis Stories believes their "specialty" is not represented through how their products look, but more on the way how they are created. Here, we invite you to discover more about Francis Stories and their new collection....

LOVE YOUR DOG WITH BARK

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#connection, Cover Stories, Fashion, Living, Sustainability
Reading Time: 9 minutes South African entrepreneur Grethe Vermaak, committed to animal welfare and sustainable business practices, explains the story behind her brand, Bark to José María Sainz-Maza. In an interview highlighting the importance of stray dog adoption, she talks about her current projects and her plans for the future....

YEE – TOGETHER, FOR A BETTER WORLD

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#purposeful, #storytelling, Cover Stories
Reading Time: 7 minutes YEE. Uniting environmental youth non-profit organisations, to raise awareness on environmental issues and to empower the youth of today, for a better tomorrow. ...

WASTELESS WONDERS ON HANDMADE & SLOW LIVING

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#creativity, Cover Stories, Living
Reading Time: 23 minutes Handmade charm alert! Not another merely zero-waste brand, but is it negative waste. The founder Valentina probes into the meaning of slowing down our lives and the wheels of mass manufacturing, a birthplace of what society considers as "waste"....

FEET IN THE SAND WITH SAM DOUGADOS

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#storytelling, Cover Stories, Uncategorized
Reading Time: 9 minutes Sam Dougados transformed the Beach into his personal office, And the world into its subsidiaries. Can Art make us gain consciousness of the beauty that surrounds us? Learn about his zero impact art policy and dive into his artistic mind....

TRACE COLLECTIVE: FASHION TO REGENERATE OUR PLANET

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#nature, Cover Stories, Fashion
Reading Time: 20 minutes With radical transparency, the environment and social impact, Trace Collective shows the fashion industry what the future of sustainability in every part of the supply chain looks like. The co-founder shares why, how and everything else you need to know!...

ANA SEGURADO STUDIO: SUSTAINABLE LUXURY FASHION FROM SOUTHERN PORTUGAL

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#sophistication, Cover Stories, Fashion
Reading Time: 10 minutes Sustainable clothing made in Europe, with a subtle touch of Japanese minimalism is how Ana Segurado proposes we form our wardrobe essentials. This young designer and entrepreneur shows us why Portugal is becoming a point of reference in European ethical fashion....

OMUSHANA – SHINING A TRANSFORMATIVE LIGHT OF HOPE TO THOSE IN DARKNESS

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#storytelling, Cover Stories, Sustainability
Reading Time: 7 minutes The absence of power forces people to rely on unsafe, environmentally unfriendly and expensive sources of light in uganda. Omushana, on each purchase of its eco-friendly clothing, provides a lantern to a ugandan household. it is also working towards distributing lanterns to other communities in need....

WHAT IS REALLY IN YOUR NAIL POLISH? REVEALING ALL WITH LEBWORLD

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#storytelling, Beauty, Cover Stories, Lifestyle
Reading Time: 7 minutes Do you know how your favourite nail polish is made, or its impact on the environment or your health? Here we talk to LebWorld founder, Manuela about their shocking findings, as well as how LebWorld products are changing the game....

ECO FOR LIFE, A PLANT BOTTLE LEAVING NO TRACES BEHIND

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#quality, Cover Stories, Sustainability
Reading Time: 9 minutes Eco for life is a sustainable alternative to plastic that biodegrades and composts naturally, causes no harm to the environment when produced, and does not emit toxic fumes when incinerated. The use of this substitute, made from fermented plant starch, is becoming increasingly popular and here we discuss its implications....

SPILTMILK EYEWEAR – GLASSES THAT MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE A BOSS

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#creativity, #purposeful, Cover Stories
Reading Time: 14 minutes SpiltMilk is a New York based eyewear brand, where each pair is adjustable, fitting every face like a glove, inspiring individuality and self-confidence. We sat with the founder, Judge Khanna, to explore the intersection of fashion and culture...

PRESERVATION OF HERITAGE THROUGH FASHION: DEYI LIVING

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#preservation, Cover Stories, Fashion
Reading Time: 12 minutes DEYI Living takes an alternate approach to innovativing exciting styles; by taking inspiration from ancient China. ...

DARE TO DREAM WITH PATRICIA & MIGUEL

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#confidence, Cover Stories, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Wellness
Reading Time: 11 minutes Patricia and Miguel are no common influencer couple. Deeply in love, full of excitement and good vibes, they share their commitment to the environment and personal well-being in every post. Who better to inspire us to reach our dreams than those who have already made theirs real?...

WHEN WASTE BECAME OF TASTE;UPCYCLING WITH FRANCESCA BUSCA

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#creativity, #storytelling, Art, Cover Stories
Reading Time: 16 minutes Art is the eye of the beholder, and Francesca Busca is hands off an unconventional observer. We had a chat with her to understand more on how upcycling can create masterpieces....

FROM THE GREEN OLIVE GROVES OF UMBRIA TO LONDON, A STORY BEYOND JUST “MADE IN ITALY”

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#quality, Cover Stories, Sustainability
Reading Time: 11 minutes Olivocracy is known for delivering authentic Italian products that resonate with tradition, knowledge and innovation, while preserving small, local economic activities and respecting the natural environment and cultural integrity through its production....

NATHALIA MONTENEGRO ON THE VALUE OF CONSCIOUS BUSINESSES

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#authenticity, Cover Stories, Cultural Impact, Innovation, Sustainability
Reading Time: 8 minutes "I want to help leaders and business owners to build to their potential and what they can bring." This idea of consciousness flows throughout all that Nathalia does for the her business. Even when discussing innovation, essentially moving forward, she still mentions taking a look within....

THE BULB: BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE EVENTS INDUSTRY

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#inspiration, #preservation, Cover Stories
Reading Time: 11 minutes Founded in 2015 by selina donald, the bulb’s mission is to bring a sustainable approach to all types of events. a business of the future, here we discover more about the bulb’s birth and journey. ...

EXPLORING THE MEANING OF TRUE “LUXURY” WITH ETISHA COLLECTIVE

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#quality, Cover Stories, Living
Reading Time: 16 minutes Etisha Collective is a Berlin based sustainable brand offering luxury towels that marry an ancient weaving technique to modern design. together with the founder, we explore the intersection of sustainability and the idea of “responsibly luxurious”...

THE COFFA BAG;A TRADITIONAL TREND

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#curiosity, #timelessness, Cover Stories
Reading Time: 8 minutes Born as a utility among the agricultural substratum of Italy, the Coffa is the iconic basket of Sicilian rural heritage, traditionally used to carry earth or ocean products by farmers and fishermen. Easy to remember are famous illustrations of Coffa variations filled with all types of goods, saddled on mules, facilitating transportation between ports and cities on mountain tops, where exhausted labour workers were required to shift heavyweight after a long day of work....

BIGTHINX: REVOLUTIONISING THE FASHION INDUSTRY

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#dynamism, Cover Stories, Innovation
Reading Time: 6 minutes BigThinx, the future of fashion....

WEAR MARMOREAL GARMENTS FOR A TIMELESS STYLE

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#timelessness, Cover Stories, Innovation
Reading Time: 12 minutes Innovation using waste from marble mines. Alice & Francesca, the co-founders of Fili Pari, have created a unique material for their apparel collections. Exploration, innovation and sustainability are at the core of their projects, creating timeless garments, balancing comfort and femininity....

INVERTING THE TREND: COTTON THAT LOOKS LIKE PLASTIC

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#creativity, Cover Stories, Fashion, Innovation
Reading Time: 9 minutes Innovation begins with a creative idea and the courage to take risks. Phyne is breaking the status quo and making serious change with their new technologies and inspiring collections. "We are doing the opposite of green washing. We want to first and foremost make a difference."...

Jimmy Nelson: sharing perspectives of different cultures to the world

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#connection, #discovery, #inspiration, Cover Stories
Reading Time: 10 minutes Taking his first picture when he was seventeen, Jimmy explains that his journey as a photographer started out by connecting and interacting with all kinds of people with no preconceived judgments....

DISCOVER YOUR INNER ENERGY WITH DARSHNA PARMAR

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#creativity, #purposeful, #storytelling, Art, Cover Stories
Reading Time: 11 minutes Darshna is a woman who conveys calm and good vibes, even from thousands of kilometers away and through the screen of my Mac....

FEEL THE BEAT WITH LUIGI SAMBUY

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#rythm, Cover Stories, Music
Reading Time: 11 minutes A solutions engineer by day, and a purist and conscientious dj by night, young italian musician Luigi Sambuy moves between two continents and two passions with a connection as unusual as rewarding. In this article, he talks with José M. Sainz-Maza about his work, his life in the united states, and electronic music in a global pandemic scenario. ...

A DIVE INTO VANILLA SAND’S ECOSYSTEM

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#quality, Cover Stories, Fashion, Sustainability
Reading Time: 13 minutes Summertime calls for style and minimalism. Discover the unlayered, few essential swimsuits that are the key perfect accessories to work on your tan lines with vanilla sand. ...

A CINEMATOGRAPHER’S ADVENTOROUS LIFE WITH SYLVESTRE CAMPE

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#storytelling, Cover Stories, Travel
Reading Time: 11 minutes The inspirational story of a cinematographer’s extraordinary life. From Antarctica to the Bering Strait, Sylvestre Campe is an adventurer who traveled to more than a 100 countries, bringing a camera to his most extreme adventures....

THE AFRICAN TALE OF EYWA WITH LUCA MALASPINA

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#connection, Beauty, Cover Stories, Cultural Impact, Lifestyle
Reading Time: 9 minutes With its line of natural skincare cosmetics, Eywa brings to Europe the very essence of africa. Luca Malaspina, Eywa's founder, takes us on a travel around the world of the brand. ...

TRAVEL LIGHT WITH TRIPINYOURSHOES

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#discovery, Cover Stories, Lifestyle, Travel
Reading Time: 10 minutes Founded in Italy with an aspiration to promote global change, the non-profit, Genova-based organization tripinyourshoes invites us to rediscover the value of local culture and make our trips delicious and 100% sustainable. Its co-founder pietro ienca talks to José M. Sainz-maza in this article about his love for gastronomy, the value of traditions and natural landscapes, and how he came up with the idea of ​​launching a company that promotes slow travel in the days of instagram....

THE VEGAN TRANSFORMATION WITH WIL YEUNG

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#refinement, Cover Stories, Nutrition
Reading Time: 11 minutes It’s World Free Meat Week from 15-to 21 June 2020, and advocates all over the world are speaking out to raise awareness and on what it means to eat sustainably and the impact of nutritional choices on the environment. Staiy had the chance to interview YouTube Chef Wil Yeung to discover how to step up your vegan plate game by adding a chic twist to it....

MUSIC FOR TREES WITH PROJECT INDIGO

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#storytelling, Cover Stories, Cultural Impact, Music
Reading Time: 9 minutes A talk with the founders of Project Indigo, the Zurich based electronic music label supporting the movement for rainforest conservation....

POTAFIORI CAN GUIDE YOU TO THE RIGHT DIRECTION

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#curiosity, Cover Stories, Living
Reading Time: 9 minutes Walking down the streets of Milan, among the fashion windows and the business offices Potafiori, a little green spot full of plants and flowers is the perfect place for a sensorial experience....

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