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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Threads of Control / Politics of Waste / I Analysis

1. The debate over defining textile waste has become central to discussions on global circularity, with stakeholders warning of serious repercussions for developing economies.

How UNEP’s Used Textile Guidelines Risk Destroying What They Claim to Save

Subir Ghosh

10 November 2025

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

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Heritage Crisis / Zari Work Feature

The precious metal heart of real zari is in crisis. From nearly 30 families processing silver a few decades ago, barely four or five remain today. With demand shrinking, costs climbing, and the younger generation turning away, the survival of this centuries-old craft hangs by a thread — its future uncertain, and its decline starkly visible.

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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Fashion History / Mantua Feature

The mantua or manteau was a new fashion that arose in the 1670s. Instead of a bodice and skirt cut separately, the mantua hung from the shoulders to the floor (like dresses of earlier periods). It started as the female version of the men's banyan, worn for "undress" wear.

How a 17th Century Gown Ushered in Financial Freedom for Women in Europe

Sarah Bendall

3 January 2024

Première Vision / Top Voice Interview

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The Shape of Things to Come

Subir Ghosh

7 March 2022

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Recycling / Textile Waste

Managing textile waste remains a global challenge. Most textile products are still incinerated or landfilled, and only a small share is recycled or reused

Researchers Develop New Method to Transform Textile Waste into Energy and Cement Binder

Staff Writer

4 December 2025

Innovation / Composite Fabric

A biodegradable nanofibre fabric engineered to keep the body cooler under intense sunlight.

A Breakthrough Cooling Fabric Designed to Beat Extreme Heat

Staff Writer

26 November 2025