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Why the Share of Recycled Cotton Used in Fashion Still Stops at 10%

Why the Share of Recycled Cotton Used in Fashion Still Stops at 10%

These Stella McCartney Knitwear Pieces Are Made From Fermented Proteins

These Stella McCartney Knitwear Pieces Are Made From Fermented Proteins

Should We Stop Using Wool?

Should We Stop Using Wool?

Why Do Louis Vuitton Bag Handles Get Darker Over Time?

Why Do Louis Vuitton Bag Handles Get Darker Over Time?

From Lithium To Rare Earths: Wardrobe Innovation Starts With “Critical” Raw Materials

From Lithium To Rare Earths: Wardrobe Innovation Starts With “Critical” Raw Materials

Python: The Pros and Cons of the Precious Leather Taking Centre Stage on the Runways

Python: The Pros and Cons of the Precious Leather Taking Centre Stage on the Runways

Why Is Polyester Still So Widespread in Fashion?

Why Is Polyester Still So Widespread in Fashion?

5 Innovative Materials Born from the Union of Science and Fashion

5 Innovative Materials Born from the Union of Science and Fashion

What Is Gazar, the Fabric Invented by Balenciaga?

What Is Gazar, the Fabric Invented by Balenciaga?

The Secret of Vegetable Tanning Isn't (Just) Tannin
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The Secret of Vegetable Tanning Isn't (Just) Tannin

HEARTH Leather, the Revolution of Sustainable Tanning
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HEARTH Leather, the Revolution of Sustainable Tanning

Why Raffia Is the Symbol of Luxury Craftsmanship

Why Raffia Is the Symbol of Luxury Craftsmanship

The Precious Fabrics Reclaiming The Runways

The Precious Fabrics Reclaiming The Runways

To Regain Consumers’ Trust, It All Starts Again With Materials

To Regain Consumers’ Trust, It All Starts Again With Materials

How Can You Recognize Real Exotic Leather?

How Can You Recognize Real Exotic Leather?

Would you wear a wooden bag?

Would you wear a wooden bag?

Summer collections harness the beneficial properties of stones

Summer collections harness the beneficial properties of stones

This is the most expensive leather in the world

This is the most expensive leather in the world

What materials will the fashion industry use in the future?

What materials will the fashion industry use in the future?

Zippers are still the most avant-garde accessory in fashion

Zippers are still the most avant-garde accessory in fashion

The comeback of technical fabrics

The comeback of technical fabrics

The new fur is not really fur (but it isn’t fake either).

The new fur is not really fur (but it isn’t fake either).

Why did Armani Privé choose jade for its first couture collection without its founder?

Why did Armani Privé choose jade for its first couture collection without its founder?

This is the standout finish for spring shoes

This is the standout finish for spring shoes

These fabrics change when they come into contact with water

These fabrics change when they come into contact with water

Studs as a couture detail

Studs as a couture detail

Leather that comes to life: the secret art of milling

Leather that comes to life: the secret art of milling

Is elastic tape the new luxury accessory?

Is elastic tape the new luxury accessory?

Leather in Dario Vitale’s debut at Versace

Leather in Dario Vitale’s debut at Versace

Bottega Veneta made fiberglass garments

Bottega Veneta made fiberglass garments

The new frontiers of sequins

The new frontiers of sequins

Sculpting the Leather

Sculpting the Leather

Fabric becomes art in Loewe’s new capsule

Fabric becomes art in Loewe’s new capsule

The Return of Ostrich Leather: Here’s Why It’s Special

The Return of Ostrich Leather: Here’s Why It’s Special

At Milano Unica, wool rewrites the future of technical fabrics

At Milano Unica, wool rewrites the future of technical fabrics

Fashion is responsible for 35% of microplastics: Sequinova sequins offer a green breakthrough

Fashion is responsible for 35% of microplastics: Sequinova sequins offer a green breakthrough

Will the padlock be the new cult charm of the season?

Will the padlock be the new cult charm of the season?

The Tuscan Stones Loved by Luxury Brands

The Tuscan Stones Loved by Luxury Brands

The Multifaceted Universe of Sheepskin

The Multifaceted Universe of Sheepskin

Rick Owens' waterproof latex sequins

Rick Owens' waterproof latex sequins

The Revenge of the Crust

The Revenge of the Crust

Modern Meadow launches INNOVERA™, a new transformative material for fashion

Modern Meadow launches INNOVERA™, a new transformative material for fashion

What kind of leather is cervitello?

What kind of leather is cervitello?

The 5 Most Iconic Hermès Leathers

The 5 Most Iconic Hermès Leathers

Chrysoprase, a rare stone for limited edition jewelry

Chrysoprase, a rare stone for limited edition jewelry

Bamboo According to Gucci: From Material to Icon

Bamboo According to Gucci: From Material to Icon

What is cowhide and why is it the leather of memory?

What is cowhide and why is it the leather of memory?

Tejus is the new trend among exotic leathers

Tejus is the new trend among exotic leathers

Stones in Vuitton's new Color Blossom collection

Stones in Vuitton's new Color Blossom collection

How does Gucci's mother-of-pearl effect leather get made?

How does Gucci's mother-of-pearl effect leather get made?

The most desired shoes of the moment are in black patent leather

The most desired shoes of the moment are in black patent leather

This Prada pajama set is made of leather

This Prada pajama set is made of leather

What is Tod's pashmy leather?

What is Tod's pashmy leather?

How is Prada's Saffiano leather made?

How is Prada's Saffiano leather made?

Metallic leather is the new trend for accessories

Metallic leather is the new trend for accessories

The denim-effect leather of ACNE STUDIOS' boots.

The denim-effect leather of ACNE STUDIOS' boots.

Ecotan: next-generation leather that becomes a biofertilizer

Ecotan: next-generation leather that becomes a biofertilizer

Why are all brands choosing eel skin?

Why are all brands choosing eel skin?

Suede

Suede

Alaïa's shell jewelry

Alaïa's shell jewelry

What is full-grain leather and why is it the most valuable

What is full-grain leather and why is it the most valuable

Three types of tanning alternatives to vegetable and chrome tanning

Three types of tanning alternatives to vegetable and chrome tanning