It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

Ramona Vijeyarasa

Senior Lecturer University of Technology Sydney

Ramona Vijeyarasa is Senior Lecturer, University of Technology Sydney and Women's Leadership Institute Australia Research Fellow.

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Using law to make fashion industry fairer to women and Earth	10 Mar 2022

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State of Handmade / Asif Shaikh Feature

Showcase from an event. Craft stands as identity and inheritance, carrying the confidence of a maker who knows each stitch represents history, memory, and the self-belief required to protect what ancestors built.

Why One Heritage Embroiderer Demands the Same Respect as International Luxury Brands

Richa Bansal

20 November 2025

Climate Action / Marine Litter Feature

Plastic pollution kills over 1 million marine animals every year. The Seaqual transformation process reduces:37% CO2 emissions, 34% water consumption, and 40% energy use even as it empowers communities with better incomes and safer working conditions.

Why Collecting Ocean Waste Required Building Factories, Not Just Funding Beach Cleanups

Special Correspondent

24 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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Climate Action / Benchmark Report Analysis

Good On You’s Fashion Planet Benchmark Report shines a light on the biggest planetary issues facing fashion, and how the industry fares.

Fashion Industry Not Serious about Emission Reduction or Impact on Nature, Says Report

Staff Writer

15 April 2025

Silk Sector / India Overview Report

India itself is the largest silk consuming market and, therefore, it does not generate an adequate surplus.

Indian Silk: Production Unable to Meet Domestic Demand; Imports Rise and Exports Fall

Special Correspondent

22 February 2024

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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