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Alessandra Mezzadri

Reader in Global Development and Political Economy, SOAS University of London
Alessandra Mezzadri

Alessandra Mezzadri is Reader in Global Development and Political Economy, SOAS, University of London.

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Kenya Voice / Politics of Waste / II Interview
Kenya’s mitumba markets form a vital reuse network where millions depend on the trade of secondhand clothing, turning global textile surplus into livelihoods and affordable apparel.

UNEP’s Textile Waste Guidelines Draw Scrutiny from Kenya’s Secondhand Clothing Sector

  • Subir Ghosh

11 November 2025
State of Industry / Machinery Sector Feature
The Ministry of Heavy Industries’ BIS certification rule threatens to slow the sector, as most imported weaving machines lack Indian standards approval, potentially disrupting Surat’s vast production ecosystem.

On the Edge: Can India’s Synthetic Hub Weave Scale with Sustainability?

  • Richa Bansal

12 November 2025
 
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Heritage Crisis / Zari Work Feature
From Manish Malhotra’s bridal couture edit - 'Nooraniyat'. The embroidery boasts of age-old zardosi, badla, and of course signature sequins on modern silhouettes. Unfortunately, the precious metal heart of real zari is in crisis. With demand shrinking, costs climbing, and the younger generation turning away, the survival of this centuries-old craft hangs by a thread.

The Battle for Authentic Zari Reveals Deeper Faultlines in Indian Craftwork

  • Richa Bansal

3 December 2025
Fibre Innovation / New Launch Interview
A shift toward circular materials is prompting fashion to rethink where value begins, and how overlooked waste streams can shape the next phase of fibre innovation.

A New 'Circular' Fibre Launch Redraws How Fashion Handles Its Material Waste

  • Special Correspondent

2 December 2025
 
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Rant Control / Wealth in Waste Commentary
It is true that this is the first time that an attempt has been made to quantify the textile waste situation in India, and also look at the prospects of making use of this waste. But it's not perfect; and is in fact riddled with loopholes.

The Report on India's Textile Waste Needs a Closer Look and an Update

  • Subir Ghosh

10 October 2022
Rant Control / Materials Benchmark Analysis
The Materials Benchmark report has an intrinsic drawback—the data comes from what brands and manufacturers themselves have to say. Were there to be independent audits, the numbers would probably plummet. But that's just an argument.

Tardy Fashion: Both Brands and Manufacturers Remain High on Words, Low on Action

  • Subir Ghosh

13 December 2023
 
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Luxury Fashion / Human Rights
Wider scrutiny

Widening Italian Investigation Flags Labour Abuses in Luxury Supply Chain

  • Staff Writer

8 December 2025
Biomaterials / Pigment
Analysis of the research team's fabric revealed that it had an average total reflectance of 0.13%, making it the darkest fabric yet reported. And it remained ultrablack across a 120-degree angular span, meaning it appears the same at up to a 60-degree angle either side or straight on, superior to currently available commercial materials.

The Darkest Colour in Textiles: Ultrablack Redefined

  • Staff Writer

5 December 2025