IN THE PAST FEW YEARS, the term ‘upcycling’ has exploded into the fashion lexicon, an easy shorthand for designers wanting to signal their support for the sustainable fashion movement. Some attempts ...

For fashion to truly be sustainable, we need a bit of a lifestyle change. Instead of replacing our once-loved pieces, let's try shifting our mindset to upcycling clothes and accessories. It might ...

When Swedish brand Hodakova won the LVMH prize this year, it felt extra significant. The finalists for the most sought-after prize in fashion — awarded annually — are meant to foreshadow the future of ...

Laguna Art Museum brought back an upcycled couture fashion show to kick off its 13th annual Art + Nature programming on ...

The Guambe sisters had a goal: to create sustainable, beautiful clothing that make women look good while being good to the world they live in. At Mima-te’s fashion show, they revealed a collection of ...

You dream of whipping up gorgeous garments à la Project Runway. There’s just one problem: You don’t know a seam ripper from a serger or a bobbin from a box pleat. Fear not. These no-sew hacks will ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Sustainability starts in your closet. "Creative Living" host and WLS radio personality Jane Clauss coined the term "upcrafting" and has been repurposing clothes and items since before ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. It’s no secret fast fashion has taken a toll ...

When it comes to sustainable fashion, the students in Sage Hill School’s Reimagined Fashion Upcycling Club have a real passion for it. So much so that the club held its second annual fashion show — ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joanne Shurvell writes about travel, food, culture and fashion. Vin + Omi are known for using waste products like dead hydrangea ...