&Or Collective, a technology-driven conscious clothier, has recently debuted in North America with a thoughtfully curated selection of essential knitwear pieces for both men and women.

Led by a team of women from Montreal and Toronto, the brand is committed to offering a zero waste clothing line. Achieving this goal involves designing garments that are fully recyclable and produced with a focus on minimizing textile waste, while maximizing wearability.

The philosophy of &Or Collective aligns with ISSANYI, as Kristen King, co-CEO of &Or Collective, stated, "Fashion is a notoriously damaging industry for the environment." You may not have thought about the environmental impact of a few pieces of clothing, but the fact is that fibers, ingredients, and the production and distribution of fashion all contribute to various forms of environmental pollution.

Fundamentally, people will continue to wear clothing, so fashion brands must carefully consider how they can do better, improve the entire lifecycle of their products, and provide ideal products for their customers' wardrobes on an environmentally friendly basis. To this end, ISSANYI designs using natural and recyclable materials, while using packaging made from recyclable or biodegradable materials to reduce negative environmental impacts. ISSANYI also partners with 1% for the Planet, committed to contributing to environmental causes.

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Munich Fabric Start  is in the starting blocks

Munich Fabric Start is gearing up for its inaugural July edition. Taking place from July 18th to July 20th, the fabric fair will offer a range of activities including business opportunities, networking, and an extensive supporting program featuring lectures, keynotes, panel discussions, inspirational talks, and trend lectures for the Autumn/Winter 2024/25 season.

Covering a vast space of 42,500 square meters, divided into eight areas, the fair will showcase 1,300 collections from approximately 900 global suppliers in the textile and apparel industry. With a focus on trend research, sourcing, information, and intensive exchange, the fair is expected to draw over 14,000 visitors from 58 countries.

As per the fair organizers, the textile industry is on the cusp of a new era, marked by revolutionary technologies, shifts in consumer behavior, heightened digitalization, innovative materials, and the ongoing megatrend of sustainability.

The Women's Fashion Trends for AW 24/25 are centered around the integration of sustainability and creativity, and the question of how the industry can rise to meet the challenges of the present times. The shift in values concerning gender identity, body ideals, and responsibility for the planet is evident across all themes, according to the organizers.

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San Francisco’s blockbuster Kehinde Wiley show to tour US museums for two years

Kehinde Wiley's latest collection of artworks, showcased at the de Young Museum in San Francisco, drew over 300,000 visitors within the first three months of its debut. This exhibition features the artist's signature style of incorporating people of color into the predominantly white depictions of classical paintings and sculptures, with a focus on Black individuals who have been affected by systemic violence. As part of their display, the de Young Museum has incorporated a designated "respite room" where visitors can contemplate and ponder on the themes explored in Kehinde Wiley's artworks. These topics range from institutional racism and systemic violence to privilege and inequality.

After its showcase in San Francisco until October 15th, Kehinde Wiley's exhibition titled "An Archaeology of Silence" is set to embark on a two-year tour across the United States. The exhibit will be featured at the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston from November 19th, 2023 to June 19th, 2024, followed by a presentation at the Pérez Art Museum Miami from July 26th, 2024 to January 12th, 2025, which will coincide with Art Basel in Miami Beach. Finally, the exhibit will conclude its tour at the Minneapolis Institute of Art from February 22nd, 2025 to June 22nd, 2025.

According to FAMSF's director and chief executive, Thomas P. Campbell, this exhibition is a crucial affirmation of the significance of Black lives, a denunciation of systemic violence, and a demonstration of art's ability to address issues that visitors face on a daily basis. He stated, "We are thrilled that individuals throughout the United States will now have the chance to witness this significant work firsthand."

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