Brands are hyping well-worn, heritage hand-me-downs as shoppers, particularly Gen Zers, shell out top dollar for items with real patina. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/10/14/brands-heritage-hand-me-downs/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #fashion #luxurygoods #clothing #recycling #barbour #levi039s
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing reported double-digit revenue and profit growth in North America in the current fiscal year, as its U.S. expansion defied tariff volatility. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/10/09/companies/uniqlo-profit-strong/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #uniqlo #fastretailing #donaldtrump #tariffs #retailers #clothing #us
Alex, the Hearth Fire
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Alex Akselrod
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This cool exhibit of Black women’s historical clothing is opening in #SanDiego soon
https://www.clothesstoryexhibit.com/
and the local news did a nice interview with the curator (not paywalled)
It reminded me of Patricia A. Montgomery’s series of quilted civil rights coats
This cool exhibit of Black women’s historical clothing is opening in #SanDiego soon
https://www.clothesstoryexhibit.com/
and the local news did a nice interview with the curator (not paywalled)
It reminded me of Patricia A. Montgomery’s series of quilted civil rights coats
When Patagonia first entered Japan, it was associated with hardcore activism or vegetarianism. Now considered a “cool” brand by many, it is looking to make recycling used items a part of its DNA. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/09/01/companies/patagonia-secondhand-climate-change/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #patagonia #climatechange #environment #secondhand #clothing
Ah, so that's where the old clothes go we put in the textile recycling bin.
The ones that some company promises get "reused" or "recycled". I guess burning them on another continent counts as one of those.
Been wondering what the truth is behind the corporate copywriting.
https://www.greenmemag.com/environment/why-ghana-has-become-a-dumping-ground-for-fast-fashion-waste/
Mre. Dartigen [maker mode]
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Russ Sharek
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Final round for #ClownFanService
https://mastodon.art/@RussSharek/114821241166982604
Vote for FannyPack to support this undervalued fashion statement and a fight against the no pockets in womens clothing. Vote FannyPack, vote for pockets.
Final round for #ClownFanService
https://mastodon.art/@RussSharek/114821241166982604
Vote for FannyPack to support this undervalued fashion statement and a fight against the no pockets in womens clothing. Vote FannyPack, vote for pockets.