All about hemp
Hemp is quickly becoming one of the preferred fibres used in sustainable fashion. Sourced from a variety of the Cannabis Sativa plant, hemp is strong, durable and organic. Let’s explore hemp, one of the most renewable and sustainable materials in fashion today.
Your 2022 sustainable holiday gift guide by Staiy
What if your favourite season of the year could also be celebrated sustainably? At Staiy, we are committed to bringing you the best sustainable brands so that you can give your loved ones eco-friendly presents. Staiy proudly presents the ultimate sustainable holiday gift guide of 2022 with a selection of conscious perfect gifts.
All about organic cotton
Cotton is known as a thirsty crop and its cultivation results in harmful side effects. So what’s the difference between conventional and organic cotton? Let’s discover why you should switch to organic cotton, the not-quite-perfect yet more sustainable choice.
ECOOLSKA: between nature and balance, virtuality and reality
Ecoolska is one of the first phygital sustainable fashion brands based in Portugal. They create eco-friendly physical clothes as well as digital fashion and NFTs, giving life to the possibility of wearing sustainable innovative clothes in real life and being creative in the digital world.
Fast furniture: the other enemy of our times
You may have heard about the effects of fast fashion on the environment, but did you know that the over-production of cheaply made furniture is also having devastating effects on the environment? Let’s find out about fast furniture and what you can do to break this damaging consumer cycle.
SLAY: Rebecca Cappelli talks about the documentary that gets under fashion’s skin
This week, we interviewed independent filmmaker Rebecca Cappelli about her 2022 documentary SLAY. She gave us the opportunity to delve into some details surrounding the film, which goes behind the scenes of the fashion industry to investigate fur, leather and wool, greenwashing and the impact of brands using animal skins on people, planet and animals.
Your new top 5 Second-Hand Fashion shops: Berlin Edition
As you loved our Milan's collection of the most cool second-hand fashion shops, we'll let you explore another selection, this time from Berlin. Discover the your next favorite shops in the capital!
Have you ever come across sustainable prints? Discover Paper Collective
Paper Collective loves art. They discover great artists, make their work affordable, available and share it with the world. From their Copenhagen studio, they proudly collaborate with innovative creators to further their mission of sustainable products and #ARTFORALL.
5 ways to reuse your pre-loved clothes
As Black Friday is approaching we all get tempted by the advertisements and discounts. But what if we tell you, you don't have to spend money in order to get new things? This year surprise yourself by reimagining the items you already have in your wardrobe! To make it easier, here are 5 tips which can help you reuse your old clothes.
Renaissance Fiber: making hemp even more sustainable
Although hemp fibres are highly sustainable, there is still pollution involved in its production due to chemical processes. Renaissance Fiber, inspired by nature and following the principles of biomimicry, aims at transforming hemp into the most sustainable fiber on Earth.
How the garment industry is failing its female workers
Workers in the garment industry are often subjected to terrible conditions. The very same industry has the power to drastically change their lives for the better. This article attempts to answer the question: are women garment workers exploited or empowered?
Leap Concept Store: your next sophisticated sustainable knitwear
Leap Concept stands for sophisticated knitwear design, sustainability and innovation. Strongly committed to use only certified sustainable materials for the manufacturing of their products. The pieces feel incredible and will leave you wanting to live in them forever.
Shein: the world’s No. 1 oppressor of planet and people
Channel 4’s latest documentary exposes Shein’s inhumane work environments and exploitative practices. Let’s find out some of the most shocking findings from the investigation.
Meet People Tree, a fashion pioneer of Fair Trade
While sustainability is a broad term, People Tree has narrowed your search to a great perspective. People Tree is a Fair Trade fashion pioneer and a licensee of FAIRTRADE certification. Let's dive deeper into their store to explore their values.
Cosmetics are more polluting than you think: the reality
Are there microplastics in your cosmetics? Unfortunately, the harsh reality is that microplastics might be in most of your cosmetics, and the truth is they harm the environment and your health. But how can you tell whether or not microplastics are hidden in there?
Certifications for sustainable fashion you should look for
When shopping for sustainable products we often face an overload of brands which claim to be mindful of our environment. But how can we know if it's real? To help you, we created a list of industry certifications you should look for when shopping for sustainable and ethical fashion.
Zalando wins the greenwashing awards
Berlin-based fashion retailer Zalando receives an award for greenwashing in 2022. Let’s find out why.
WOTE: a brand that calls for water, oceans, trees, and Earth
Do you envision sustainably and fairly produced clothing in line with the design, quality and timelessness? WOTE is the destination for you. The brand’s passion for fashion and aesthetics and an appreciative attitude towards people and the environment accompany its ethics to give the best to you!
Schneid Studio: ethical and minimal furniture for your house
Eco-conscious consumers are recently awakening to the importance of decorating their homes with the right objects, made from the right materials. Schneid Studio is a design company that makes beautiful furniture and interior décor objects, and to them aesthetics are just as important as environmental concerns.
Quick guide to turn your fashion brand sustainable
Nowadays, consumers require more and more brands to be transparent and conscious. But how can you make your brand sustainable? We got you the answer in 9 steps.
Reach out for REACH with WOO accessories
Let Staiy introduce you to Woo, a clothing and accessory brand that is a whole and more. They produce accessories and products that comply with REACH standards and add the finishing touches to any outfit with endless possibilities.
Fashion and greenwashing: all you need to know
We’re sure you often hear of greenwashing when talking about fashion nowadays. Greenwashing is one of the most critical issues in the industry and what you might ask is: why is it everywhere? We got you the answer.
Sustainable Fashion Awards: the winners of 2022
The closing event of Milan Fashion Week saw big names and Houses come together to celebrate sustainable practices and innovation in the fashion industry. Read more about the amazing projects of the winners of The CNMI Sustainable Fashion Awards 2022.
Does sustainable fashion need to be vegan?
As we’re approaching sustainable fashion, there’s always a question unanswered: does sustainable fashion need to be vegan? Let’s find out what vegan fashion means and its link with sustainable practices.
Artknit Studios: where every piece has a story
Artknit Studios creates beautiful high-quality pieces that are not bound to trends. The knitted styles of the Italian brand are elegant and timeless and, thus, were ‘en vogue’ for the last decades and will be for the ones to come.
Fashion painted by corals: discover Werewool
Discover Werewool, a bio-inspired company that learned from corals how to create natural color, and apply it to develop textiles without using artificial dyes or pigments. Will corals pave the way to a new branch of sustainable fashion?
Upcycling and downcycling: giving new birth to garments
Recycling is commonplace in Europe and other regions, but not all of our waste can be recycled. There are two other terms, upcycling and downcycling, that complement this practice and work better depending on the situation. Let’s find out more.
Simply sustainable is the new beautiful with Fejn and Lagom Studios
Beauty has several definitions and no boundaries in terms of consumption. Rejuvenate your fashion self and musk your presence into the luxurious lifestyle with Dagmar Kraemer, the founder of Fejn jewelry and Clara Neunzig, the founder of Lagom studios.
Your next 5 favorite second-hand fashion shops in Milan
Thrifting is a great way of making your closet sustainable - and it’s all the rage nowadays. We have selected 5 shops in Milan, Italy, where you’re guaranteed to find great and unique pieces so you can renew your wardrobe at a low impact. Discover how you can experience local culture while on a shopping trip.
An introspective take on notable materials used in the fashion industry
As an estimated 92 million tonnes of textiles waste is created each year, the conversation around the makeup of materials becomes just as relevant as that of mitigating waste. Are you aware of the materials most used in the fashion industry and those ones we should need to switch to instead?
