#Think-Piece: How Trendy is Making Your Own Clothes in 2017?

We all have that one friend who loves DIY everything. Whether it’s making furniture or clothing, they do it all by hand. And deep down, we’re all envious of them because of their one-of-a-kind wardrobe. With fashion changing every season, it’s hard to keep up with trends: it is draining both for our brain and our wallet. So that makes me ask, how trendy is making your own clothes in 2017?

By Johanna Raudsepp

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When Ethical Fashion Takes Over Dubai: What Can We Learn from Blogger Style Destino?

'Fast and more' culture has been long dominating the world of personal essay, but luckily there are those advocating social change, even as far as in UAE. Fashion blogger Shruti Jain of Style Destino shares her ambition to bring Dubai on the map of ethical blogging world.

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Carin Mansfield: "People do want more, more, more. We want excess. We all have too many things."

As I enter In-Ku on Warren Street, London, I am immediately struck by the simplicity of the store. No huge signs screaming '50% OFF' in your face, no massive heaps of the same clothes surrounding you. It has the feeling of home. We sit down, drink some tea, nibble on some cookies and she starts: "So I guess you want to know what slow fashion means to me?"

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Lalique x Pierre-Yves Rochon 'Signature': Narrating Timeless Crystal Designs Through a Contemporary Looking Glass

"Excuse my Parisian English", he laughs, when we sit down for an interview to discuss his latest collaboration with this exclusive brand with a heritage. He tells me how he managed to merge the timeless Lalique designs with what fits today's contemporary interiors, and the beauty of seeking inspiration everywhere, especially his dreams

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Savant's Weekend Yoga Crush: CorkYogis

As Lara Sengupta was searching for a better way to be connected to the ancient Indian knowledge, she came up with CorkYogis. To add depth to her own passion for yoga, the company that specialises in sustainable cork yoga mats and bags hand-made out of recycled sarees, also helps human trafficking survivors rebuild their lives. 

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Dreams On Plates and Sustainable New Orleans Style Cooking: Food Influencer Richard McCormick

Richard McCormick – recently chosen as one of the biggest trendsetters in Finland by the local business press – is a chef, restaurateur, food stylist, and the author of many inspirational cooking books. We interviewed Richard for his take on the concepts born out of his captive creativity. 

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#WomenWhoWork: 9 to 5 with an Editor in the Sustainability Industry

Today's fast-paced world craves your attention every minute. It demands efficiency and success, and often pushing yourself to the last limit to achieve it. However, as known, there's a yin to every yang. Slow lifestyle manifests itself as a counter movement to our hectic lives.

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