The mountains of clothing waste are growing by the day - more often than not, hidden from our daily lives in the deserts of Chile or the streets of Accra, Ghana. But have no doubt, those are our old clothes. Fast fashion is one of the biggest causes of the obscene and increasing amounts of clothing waste, and we sure can (and should) boycott the biggest culprits like H&M, Zara etc, you’ve h...

Consider this your alternative Valentine’s Day guide, because we think Valentine's Day needs a bit of a facelift - it can get a bit too traditional, exclusive and competitive for us.  But at it's core it is a beautiful opportunity to celebrate the love we have for each other, and, why not also take the opportunity to celebrate the love we have for ourselves and our abundant Mother Earth?  So we...

  Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and before we get into our Valentine’s Day gift ideas, let’s take a minute to remember what this date is actually all about, and that’s celebrating love. So, whether you are single or coupled up, if you stay in or go out, receive a box of chocolates, a bunch of cut flowers from the gas station, or nothing at all… take a moment on the 14th of Feb to f...

 Introducing our FW21/22 lookbook 'De Kapel'.  Set in a timeless capsule with endless walls, where emotions are felt fully and expressed instinctively, 'De Kapel' showcases the collections from our community of independent brands who are pioneering a kinder, future for the fashion industry through environmentally and socially sustainable design. The richly textured Autumn Winter collection feat...

The season of giving is almost here and we are here to help you GIVE NICE™. Because it's not just about the gift, it's about what you're giving. So give unusual, handmade, packed with care by a small business owner, give organic, planet-friendly, cruelty-free, and maybe even give rubbish (that's been re-made into something great!)  PARO founders Ruth & Zoe have curated a list ethical and e...

The temperature has dropped. The heating is on. Your summer clothes have been moved back into the box under your bed, knitwear and boots are back in your regular rotation... and it’s no bad thing. We are winter wardrobe fans; the layers and fabrics make getting dressed more interesting than wearing the bare minimum when the sun’s out. Of all the winter wardrobe items, there is nothing we like m...

We’re all aware of the positive impact of living a more plant-based lifestyle, not only in what we eat but what we wear. Yet when most of us think of vegan fashion we think of old, oversized hemp shirts and unflattering, often uncomfortable, plastic-filled shoes. Luckily, we’ve come a long way in the past few years.  Today, as the demand for vegan clothing is on the rise, we are seeing an incr...

CiaoKeti is a textile project by Keti Shahini, which started from her own family heritage he developed over time in a self-taught research path on the different weaving techniques.The project is inspired and based on the study and 360 ° exploration of the elements present in nature, from the process of symbiosis between plants and fungi to the behavior of insects and animals in their natural h...

Everyone, including us, is getting more interested in sustainability. But it's a complex topic that can be hard to get your head around, add to that all the climate doom and rules about what we shouldn't be doing, can feel a bit overwhelming. Good news is that as more and more people want to understand how we can help change the world for the better, there is also a rising number of online reso...

Le Tings is an ongoing conversation that explores and celebrates African diaspora experiences by repurposing discarded packaging and ephemera into covetable contemporary designs. We talked to Harris about African and Caribbean heritage, the importance of collaboration and repurposing the meaning of waste in design.   "What we wear is often a means of  communication, either from a place of how...

The Truth About Waste In The Fashion Industry  Imagine floodwaters carrying piles upon piles of second-hand clothing down your main high street, as waves brush against the coastline, bringing discarded clothing with them onto the beach; labels from high street brands clearly visible in the debris. Sounds like a dystopian novel set in a future world overrun by fast fashion world. Sadly, this is...

Sustainable fashion and the movement towards clothing and accessories produced in a more eco-friendly way is growing more popular. While fashion trends come and go, more and more people are becoming conscious of the way their favourite wardrobe items are made, and how they impact the environment.  Fashion retailers committed to sustainability, like PARO, are helping people to access a wider ran...