Refrankenstein is born from what has been discarded, forgotten, or deemed useless by the world. The collection embodies the essence of the monster: a body composed of fragments, recycled fabrics, and materials brought back to life through visible sutures that celebrate imperfection. Each garment is an act of reconstruction, a dialogue between matter and emotion, between the inanimate and the human.
Most cashmere comes from Mongolia and China, where cashmere goats are combed once a year for their fine, soft fleece; a single sweater can use cashmere from four or five goats. As the demand has grown, there are now more than 90 million of the goats in China, and around 25 million more in Mongolia. Overgrazing is turning grasslands into desert. The goats also produce methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
I've loved sustainable fashion since my early teens, always more interested in stealing my dad's band T-shirts than anything remotely designer. Originally, it was a money-driven choice, but when I turned 15 I became acutely aware of the fashion industry's damaging impact on the planet and the unethical labour conditions behind high-street brands. I decided that wasn't something I wanted to be complicit in. Charity shopping became my favourite weekend activity and cheap, mismatched clothes began pouring into my ready-to-explode wardrobe.
Blaz Cuk, born in Slovenia, is the founder of the Berlin-based fashion brand Obectra. stands at the intersection of sustainable fashion, urban culture, and subversive art. With a distinctive vision that blends innovative design with daring aesthetics, Cuk is redefining contemporary clothing while drawing inspiration from Berlin's vibrant techno underground scene and the BDSM subculture. Upon relocating to Berlin, a city celebrated for its dynamic fashion landscape and progressive ethos, Cuk founded Obectra.
look to the soles stomping on the pavement of the concrete jungle to inspire my choices for the upcoming season. Right now, New Yorkers are ushering in fall with stylish footwear callbacks to '50s film fashion, the swinging '60s, and '90s grunge. They've also thrown in subtle nods to eco-friendly brands with their sustainable kicks. Below, I deep dive into eight of the season's biggest trends that are sure to heat up your shoe rack and travel wardrobe through nostalgia, innovation, bold colors, and rich textures.
Do buy Organic cotton is considered among the environmentally sound fabrics. Photograph: Tarzhanova/Getty Images/iStockphoto Look for natural fibres such as linen, organic cotton and wool, with recognised certifications such as Gots (Global Organic Textile Standard). I am a bit obsessed with working with cotton and how much you can do with it, says Natalie Hasseck, creative director at the brand Rise & Fall. You can make it contemporary and almost architectural, or wispy, soft and gentle.
On Wednesday, the French government launched a new scheme designed to help shoppers learn about the environmental impact of the clothes they are purchasing. Participating clothing stores and brands can now include a small label called an 'écoscore textile', similar to France's Nutri-Score label, which denotes the healthiness of food from A to E, on new pieces of clothing. The label will be optional.
Stella McCartney is trying to save the world, one feather at a time. Or rather one fevver, a new plant-based product that has the look of a feather without the bird, which made its first ever appearance at the designer's spring/summer show in Paris. It's weird to me that feathers being plucked from a bird are seen as delicate in fashion, said McCartney backstage at the Centre Pompidou in Paris. I'm trying to show that you can still have the theatre of fashion without the animal compromise.
Another notable immigrant community that has enriched London's culture hails from India, with records of immigration dating back to the 1600s and a large influx throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, from the first British Indian MP Dadabhai Naoroji, elected in 1892, to the British-Indian army, a 2.5 million-strong force of volunteers that fought during WW2. Not to mention the chefs and restaurants that have shaped the capital's culinary scene, from the family-run spots on Brick Lane to Mayfair's Punjabi restaurant Ambassador's Clubhouse.
Walk into EB Denim's new flagship in Los Angeles and you immediately understand why this brand has captivated a generation. The space is raw yet refined, balancing industrial minimalism with an energy that feels alive. Racks display denim that has been cut, twisted, and rebuilt into something entirely new. It is a store, but also a studio, a warehouse, and a clubhouse where people gather around more than product. They gather around an idea.
Catch up quick: Fast fashion makes it easy to buy cheap, trendy clothes. But some shoppers, especially those focused on sustainability, are shunning what they see as low-quality synthetics in everything from basics to luxury brands. Just this week, some Swifties were seeing red about Taylor's latest limited-edition cardigan, partly because it's made from a lot of plastic. State of play: Roughly 9,000 TikTok posts were tagged #NaturalFibers during the first half of 2025 - up more than 230% from the same time last year, according to data the platform shared with Axios.
Now in its 17th year, Climate Week NYC stands as one of the world's most significant climate gatherings, uniting leaders, visionaries and changemakers committed to urgent climate action. Taking place from September 21 to 28, Climate Week brings together voices from across the globe-spanning civil society, academia, industry and government-to ignite conversations around potential climate solutions and accelerate momentum toward a just and sustainable future.
Little known fact, but I am fairly sure this was in direct reference to my autumnal shirt game, which I have - as style editor and someone with hyper-particular opinions about their clothing, a real chicken-or-the-egg situation - spent the better part of a decade dialing. I've tried countless styles, in all manner of 'fits, from all manner of brands, and landed on one particular shirt, a button-up I wore virtually every day last fall and expect to again this season: Alex Crane's Porto Shirt.
It doesn't get more classic than these New Balance sneakers. We always recommend having a trusty pair in your closet, and this style is an extremely solid go-to available in multiple colorways. Still have a beach getaway on the calendar before the weather turns or just want to live out your New England summer fantasy? Look no further than these Sperry boat shoes.
Knitting, once tied to blankets and scarves, now inspires furniture, lighting, and home accessories, showcasing its potential for creativity and function.
Stella Maxwell wore a dress made from 125 million bioluminescent Pyrocystis lunula microalgae, revealing light when touched during Iris van Herpen's haute couture show at Paris Fashion Week.
Rivas employs exclusively recovered materials while ensuring responsible water usage in the washing processes. It's his first foray into denim, and he's done it with flair, embodying a zero-waste philosophy.
The collaboration between Wood Underwear and Voglia Swimwear introduces a bold men's swimwear collection that prioritizes personality, performance, and eco-conscious design.
The Korvaa shoes represent a significant advancement in sustainable fashion, showcasing how mycelium, bacterial nanocellulose, and biodegradable plastics can be harmoniously integrated for eco-friendly footwear.
Dirt Shoes, made from compacted dirt and plant materials, challenge our perception of sustainable fashion and invite a conversation about ecological impact.
"My love of fashion took me on an incredible career with Junk Kouture, educating young people on sustainable fashion and empowering them to use their creativity to express themselves and drive change."
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