Fashion
Seaweed Clothes Can Save the Planet
A New York designer has created a sleek, transparent, carbon-negative raincoat made from algae bioplastic.
Spider Silk Could Save the World
Scientists are attempting to engineer a synthetic version of spider silk that could be woven into biodegradable clothing.
The Future of Sustainable Fashion
The fashion industry has to center sustainability, but how far away are we from that reality? VMG’s 2030 Project residents interrogate what’s at stake if we don’t figure it out, and fast.
Shantay, You Pay: Inside the Heavy Financial Burden of Going On ‘Drag Race’
As drag has gotten more mainstream, it’s gotten further from its DIY roots—and performing on the biggest stage is becoming prohibitively expensive.
How This Gen Z TikToker Got His Impressive Princess Di Sweater Collection
The Texan teen is obsessed with the 80s and has a method to finding the late royal's famous sweaters.
Fat Ties and Turn Ups – How Kids Rebel Against School Uniform
Bending the dress code is a time-honoured form of rebellion. The Instagram account CLASSroom CULTure shows why.
This Fashion Influencer Wears Indomie on Her Sleeve
She has made shorts, bags, and a jacket out of the beloved instant noodle's packaging.
The North Korean Refugee Who Crossed the Border for Fashion
“I would have never imagined having a job in the beauty industry in North Korea. Back then, I couldn’t even style myself the way I wanted. I hated it so much.”
Before and After Photos of Women Who Are Growing Out Their Shaved Heads
The women who got buzzcuts in the first lockdown do not regret a thing.
Nike and Adidas Face Boycott Calls in China Over Xinjiang Cotton
Global fashion brands may soon have to choose between pleasing China or the West.
H&M Is Getting Canceled in China For Not Using Xinjiang Cotton
State-backed boycott is forcing companies to pick a side.