Mending has baggage. Patched clothing speaks of shame and poverty and drudgery, even of slavery. But mending is a big word. It’s about repairing more than clothes. History, for example, which must be ...

On a special episode (first released on August 21, 2024) of The Excerpt podcast: Globally, we throw out about 92 million tons of clothing each year according to an analysis of data by The Ellen ...

Are you tired of receiving disappointing, ill-fitting clothes after online shopping sprees? You’re not alone! Thanks to inconsistent sizing across brands, confusing size charts and the challenge of ...

Adrienne Ray, of Curve Conscious in Philadelphia, says pandemic shoppers are looking for fashions that are comfortable with elastic waists, a loose fit, and lots of pockets. (Emma Lee/WHYY) The ...

In our consumer-focused culture, we often feel the need to buy our way out of a problem – and that’s a need that fast fashion brands have easily filled. Greenwashing has made it so that small changes ...

The beautiful façade of the estimated $3 trillion per year fashion industry masks an increasingly ugly truth that must be confronted. On the surface, fashion is glitz and glamor. But beneath that lies ...

Size, price, fitting rooms and marketing are all poised for change. By Sam Reed H&M Unisex Denim Collection - Publicity - EMBED Ungendered. Gender neutral. Genderless. Gender non-conformist. “Those ...

From models in reptilian masks (did you see the lime green lizard with a pierced eyebrow?!) to egg-accented bustiers, you truly see it all at New York Fashion Week. But as designer Alexa Jovanovic ...

The start of a new season brings forth major changes within the world of fashion, and when the leaves change so do the ...

One of the best features that players loved in Like a Dragon Gaiden was being able to change and personalize Kiryu's clothes and makeup. Thankfully, that feature's returned better than ever in Like a ...