Vegan leather makes a compassionate fashion statement

Vegan leather makes a compassionate fashion statement

The concept of vegan leather as a cruelty-free alternative to regular animal skin leather is emerging as fast fashion is being replaced by sustainability and compassion in both India and the US. Leather however is a dominant textile in both countries, so their technique for creating vegan fabric looks very different. Wura Layiwola, Nikki Baerson, Isabelle Marak, Jocelyn Peshia, Jamie Maron from the US and Supriyo Hazra and Yogesh Tyagi from India report on the trend 

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES May 25, 2024

When less is more: Capsule wardrobes drive sustainable fashion in the US and India

When less is more: Capsule wardrobes drive sustainable fashion in the US and India

When University of Georgia student Kyndal Coleman moved into her college apartment, she discovered she’d have to make do with a small closet. So she pared down her wardrobe to keep just a few versatile essentials.

by Trans World Features December 27, 2023

WWAD 2022: People with disability walk the ramp, share tales of courage and inclusivity

WWAD 2022: People with disability walk the ramp, share tales of courage and inclusivity

Kolkata: On the same day when India's eastern metropolis was hosting the city edition of the country's most iconic fashion show with Bollywood showstoppers, cheers, hoots and applause also reverberated the Science City auditorium where the models who strutted down a catwalk were very special. They were all People With Disability (PWDs).

by Trans World Features November 24, 2022

Fashion stems in the land of Shikaras as Kashmir breaks a stereotype

Fashion stems in the land of Shikaras as Kashmir breaks a stereotype

Srinagar: India's treasured daughter Kashmir, which is believed to be a conservative society with many women still following clothing that covers most of their bodies, witnessed its first Fashion Show called 'The Kashmir Fashion Show' recently.

by Trans World Features April 03, 2021

Fashion in the time of Corona

Fashion in the time of Corona

Covid 19 has already changed the way we have lived so far when we took many things for granted. But as a sign of human resilience, people are also slowly adapting to the change. That includes dressing up fashionably still but keeping in mind the safety concerns. Anju Munshi takes a look at the current scene

by Trans World Features June 19, 2020

I don't follow any rules or science of fashion: Gaurav Gupta

I don't follow any rules or science of fashion: Gaurav Gupta

Celebrated fashion designer Gaurav Gupta recently unveiled his brand's debut couture store at Galleria 1910 in Kolkata. In a chat with our correspondent Souvik Ghosh, he opens up about fashion, his brand and more

by Trans World Features September 21, 2019

Green fashion

Green fashion

Sustainability is a living concern today with issues like global-warming and climate-change posing a huge threat to the planet. How is the fashion designer community responding to the call for sustainable fashion? Pramita Bose probes

by Trans World Features (TWF) June 02, 2016

Meanswear: A dandy band

Meanswear: A dandy band

Slick fashion wears in both formal and casual segments catch the fancy of todays men who too unfailingly love to groom themselves and admire their mirror image. Pramita Bose reports on the latest trends

by Trans World Features (TWF) September 27, 2015