The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Cotton forms the foundation of Caralarga’s objects and fashions.
Category: Factories and Manufacturing
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Designers From Around the World Use
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Designers from around the world find inspiration in traditional garment making in their quest to eliminate fabric waste.
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Can an Iconic Italian Wool Survive a Changing Economy?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Casentino cloth has been finished for centuries by workers in a remote Tuscan valley. Today they are threatened by eviction.
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Not Just Any Bag
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A New York company, Anybag, finds an elegant way to turn plastic bag waste into a functional tote. Miranda Kerr, Adidas and Ralph Lauren are fans.
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In Portugal, Taking a Dive Into Sardines
The New York Times – Travel:
The canned fish are having a moment in the food world. A tour of a canning factory in Porto gives an up-close view of a century-old business.
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Golden Goose’s Sustainability Pitch: Don’t Toss Those Old Sneakers
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
After making a name for itself with $500 handmade sneakers, Golden Goose is turning its focus to repairs: “Someone who feels taken care of will always return,” its C.E.O. said.
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Fashion Designer Tracy Reese Returns to Detroit to Recreate Her Brand
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Tracy Reese, whose clients include Michelle Obama, returned to her hometown to reimagine her approach to making clothes, from top to bottom.
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What Makes a Bathing Suit So Expensive?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Inside the construction of a one-piece swimsuit, a complicated symbol of “the most vulnerable time of the year.”
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They Made Watchmaking History. Or Did They?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Creating a “first” in the realm of timepieces can propel a brand to new heights. But it can be hard to parse which company broke which ground.