SUSTAINABILITY
Editorials
Reducing food waste is one of the biggest concerns on the planet but for the fashion industry, it is an opportunity for innovation. This article explores four raw materials made of food waste, from which beautiful, eco-friendly fashion fabrics are created.
28/07/2021
SUSTAINABILITY
Editorials
From partnering with amazing artists and launching Staiy Atelier, to spotlighting educational berlin-based initiatives outside of our own, Staiy champions all forms of sustainability, including sustainable art.
21/07/2021
SUSTAINABILITY
Editorials
What makes a business truly sustainable? Other factors should be considered besides financial and environmental concerns. Here’s where diversity comes into play.
14/07/2021
SUSTAINABILITY
Staiy Editorial
It is important that we all know what anthropogenic means. In this article, we dive deeper and explain how crucial it is to be aware of our impact on the environment.
08/07/2021
SUSTAINABILITY
Editorials
Read to find out how AI is good for not just our comfort of life, but also helps in sustainable development efforts.
07/07/2021
SUSTAINABILITY
Editorials
Concrete made from plastic; biogas from human waste; sanitary pads from banana peels. Staiy shares how innovative sustainable projects in Africa set an example for the rest of the world and empower their own communities.
30/06/2021
SUSTAINABILITY
Editorials
Named “Queen of Textiles”, silk has always been an incredible natural material that has been around for thousands of years. Today, our fashion editor Daria Müller Velasquez will share with you all the important things you need to know about silk and more.
25/06/2021
SUSTAINABILITY
Editorials
Read to find out how and why it is important to look beyond just environmental protection when talking about sustainable development.
23/06/2021
SUSTAINABILITY
Editorial
Luxury brands are urged to shift to sustainable luxury in order to adapt and survive. However, they struggle as consumers question their credibility to go green. How can sustainable luxury be taken seriously?
31/05/2021
SUSTAINABILITY
Editorials
It seems as though the fashion industry has found a production technique that is sustainable, easy to do and inexpensive. Find out how 3D printing is the new game changer.
24/05/2021
SUSTAINABILITY
Editorials
With the current state of our environment, there is a sense of urgency to preserve it. However, it is not a reason to shame each other for not doing “enough”, because every action, no matter how small, counts!
24/05/2021
SUSTAINABILITY
Editorials
Read to find out how the fashion industry has been contributing to the biodiversity crisis and what brands can do to reverse this change!
11/05/2021
SUSTAINABILITY
Staiy Reporter
Merino sheep wool is a soft, breathable, resistant material with excellent thermoregulatory characteristics. Moreover, its environmental impact is very low and its production can be fully ethical if animal welfare criteria are taken into account.
11/05/2021
SUSTAINABILITY
Editorials
On World Earth Day, the Florentine maison Salvatore Ferragamo has announced the launch of its new sustainable online platform.
11/05/2021
SUSTAINABILITY
Editorials
Can the fashion industry ever offset its carbon emissions? And even if it supposedly does, is it just greenwashing? Keep reading to find out more!
03/05/2021
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Cover Story
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.
06/11/2020
SUSTAINABILITY
Editorials
Learn about one of the most widely used standards in the fashion industry- OEKO-TEX.
27/04/2021
SUSTAINABILITY
Staiy Reporter
Staiy is happy to join a long and proud list of sustainable companies contributing in LFCA’s Time for Climate Action campaign this Earth Day week 2021!
19/04/2021
SUSTAINABILITY
Staiy Reporter
Precycling is the first step when it comes to becoming more sustainable. We need to make sure that we make decisions that prevent waste generation in the first place.
19/04/2021
SUSTAINABILITY
Editorials
As a luxury material highly featured by fast-fashion chains at surprisingly low prices, cashmere poses a sustainability dilemma.
19/04/2021
SUSTAINABILITY
Cover Story
Cotton is known as a thirsty crop and its cultivation results in harmful side effects. This article differentiates between conventional and organic cotton and establishes organic as the not-quite-perfect yet more sustainable choice.
12/04/2021
SUSTAINABILITY
Cover Story
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.
06/11/2020
SUSTAINABILITY
Editorials
Tencel is the fabric that everyone is talking about. Considered as one of the most environmentally friendly fabrics, it is a popular choice for sustainable clothing brands such as Studio Jux, Hanishken and Miu sutin.
30/03/2021
SUSTAINABILITY
Staiy Reporter
The pandemic has seen many fashion giants come up with innovative ways to deal with their un-sold garments.
29/03/2021
SUSTAINABILITY
Cover Stories
Does ‘sustainability’ mean being environmentally engaged, socially conscious or economically innovative?
06/11/2020
SUSTAINABILITY
Editorials
The fashion industry has taken significant steps in the past decades to be more inclusive and sensitive towards people of colour, minorities and people with disabilities.
06/04/2021
SUSTAINABILITY
Cover Story
After recent negative headlines, H&M now hit the news with a surprise: In terms of transparency, the Swedish high-street brand has made stunning progress and is paving the way for a more sustainable future of the fast fashion industry.
22/03/2021
SUSTAINABILITY
Editorials
It is no secret that garments’ production and consumption within the fashion industry cause massive environmental damages. We keep hearing that a radical change is necessary, but we don’t always know where to start.. “How can I reduce the negative impact of my consumption habits?” we ask. Well, Slow Fashion may be the answer.
22/03/2021
SUSTAINABILITY
Staiy Reporter
In late winter 2021, students from HSE University in Moscow participate in a challenge around sustainability in the business world. Daria Müller Velasquez and Oxana Budjko, the two women behind this project, explain to Staiy EDIT how it all started and how important such initiatives are for Russian universities.
15/03/2021
SUSTAINABILITY
Staiy Reporter
Why and how is greenwashing in the fashion industry harming the consumers and how can we spot it?
15/03/2021
SUSTAINABILITY
Editorial
Despite being comfortable with the topic of sustainability, many feel intimidated to judge on the agricultural sector. This article shall present the concept of regenerative agriculture and its huge potential. in the apparel industry.
15/03/2021
SUSTAINABILITY
Cover Story
The fashion industry is loved for its ability to reflect changes in the world through changing clothing trends. But what is hidden behind it?
10/03/2021
SUSTAINABILITY
Cover Story
Few plant products are as reviled by sustainability-lovers as palm oil. How can a product directly related to the deforestation of the world’s greatest rainforests be sustainable? Rushank Bardolia has the answer.
24/02/2021
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Cover Story
Are women garment workers exploited or empowered? They often face terrible conditions, but the industry has the power to change their lives for the better.
18/02/2021
SUSTAINABILITY
Staiy Reporter
Alma Green is the only circular bed linen brand on the market. With our Staiy Reporter Marina Hoyer, Sylvie Degrange shared why she and her co-founder wanted to escape ‘the dark side’ of the textile industry and how living in Spain inspires them to preserve nature.
27/01/2021
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After defining the fashion industry as overcooked, Andrea Batilla, tired of false myths and useless labels talks with Staiy about one of the major drawbacks of the fashion world: overgrazing and excessive consumption.
20/01/2021
SUSTAINABILITY
Staiy Reporter
The inspiring, Giulia Iemmolo, Sustainability Consultant at Systain Consulting GmbH, speaks to Staiy about the importance of transparency in the apparel industry.
21/01/2021
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The inspiring Mie Dahlquist at Five Media informs Staiy about the urgent need to tackle our climate change.
02/03/2021
SUSTAINABILITY
Staiy Reporter
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.
16/12/2020
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Staiy Edit picks the brains behind our new Staiy Sustainability Evaluation, the sustainability department, which outlines the standards our partner brands are selected against and the new survey that will raise these standards while protecting growing brands.
11/11/2020
SUSTAINABILITY
Staiy Reporter
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.
21/12/2020
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Cover Story
Sustainable fashion starts with the selection of environmentally friendly raw materials. When it comes to leather goods, ethically-minded consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the not-so-friendly methods behind the creation of such pieces. Today, Staiy introduces one of the most sustainable alternatives to leather – Apple Skin™.
18/12/2020
SUSTAINABILITY
Staiy Reporter
Italy is known worldwide for its heritage, Renaissance art, delicious food and luxury fashion. Evidently, Italians are good at many things. But what about sustainability? Here, Staiy introduces five eco-friendly luxury brands Made in Italy.
21/12/2020
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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.
02/12/2020
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Taking plant-based materials one step further is Desserto®, the innovative cactus-based leather alternative.
27/11/2020
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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.
30/11/2020
SUSTAINABILITY
Staiy Reporter
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.
07/12/2020
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Using a waterless, chemical-free printing process and highlighting intersectional environmentalism, Where The Leaves Fall magazine reestablishes the relationship between humans and nature and connects communities; striving for positive global change.
18/01/2021
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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.
06/01/2021
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Being more responsible as consumers, protecting our bodies and our clothes, and safeguarding the future of the planet is really simple and can be achieved with small daily actions.
27/11/2020
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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.
11/12/2020
SUSTAINABILITY
Staiy Reporter
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.
09/12/2020
SUSTAINABILITY
Cover Stories
From the revelation that mountain lovers are often the ones polluting nature, to a friendship that turned into an outdoor-wear revolution.
02/12/2020
SUSTAINABILITY
Cover Story
There is substantial evidence highlighting the negative impact of the textile industry on water supplies and conservation. With extensive production chains, the fashion industry is the third largest consumer of water globally.
13/11/2020
SUSTAINABILITY
Cover Story
Using a waterless, chemical-free printing process and highlighting intersectional environmentalism, Where The Leaves Fall magazine reestablishes the relationship between humans and nature and connects communities; striving for positive global change.
23/11/2020
SUSTAINABILITY
Cover Story
From recycled fish nets and banana plants to ancient Mayan craftsmanship, these fashion brands are forging the path to conscious production in the industry.
Staiy has assembled a selection of its partner brands that performed highest when tested against our rigorous sustainability criteria. Read on for a flavour of these wardrobe heroes…
10/11/2020
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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 behaviors.
25/11/2020
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Staiy Reporter
The world has been going through an environmental crisis for decades, but we are reaching a tipping point.
18/11/2020
SUSTAINABILITY
Staiy Reporter
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.
25/11/2020
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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.
16/11/2020
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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.
27/11/2020
SUSTAINABILITY
Staiy Reporter
Between January and March, Staiy will hold an online workshop with marketing and fashion students from the University of Westminster. Our editor José M. Sainz-Maza interviews the heads of Kmana, NAE Vegan Shoes, and AA Gold to learn about their expectations and concerns regarding the upcoming workshop.
14/02/2021
SUSTAINABILITY
Staiy Reporter
Waste has become a staple of mainstream fashion. In light of challenging the fashion industry’s destructive ways, we explore tips, tricks and stylish techniques that enhance the lifespan of your clothing
10/08/2020
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At the forefront of discussions on all things sustainable, green queen Amruta Kshemkalyani is raising a tribe on conscious followers.
11/11/2020
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