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About

About

ICI is an initiative by Julie Tieleman, a Franco-Belgian designer residing in Mexico City. Formerly a human rights lawyer across diverse countries, Julie's journey has transformed her view of clothing.In...

About

ICI is an initiative by Julie Tieleman, a Franco-Belgian designer residing in Mexico City. Formerly a human rights lawyer across diverse countries, Julie's journey has transformed her view of clothing.In...

Traceability and Transparency: Essential Issues for Sustainable Fashion

Traceability and Transparency: Essential Issues...

Regulatory pressures and consumer expectations are converging toward an increased demand for traceability and transparency. In response to the complexity of global supply chains, local production— "here clothing"—emerges as an...

Traceability and Transparency: Essential Issues...

Regulatory pressures and consumer expectations are converging toward an increased demand for traceability and transparency. In response to the complexity of global supply chains, local production— "here clothing"—emerges as an...

Is this the end of self-regulation for apparel brands?

Is this the end of self-regulation for apparel ...

For years, many organisations defending the environment and the rights of textile workers have been calling for strong government regulation. Now lawmakers are beginning to respond.

Is this the end of self-regulation for apparel ...

For years, many organisations defending the environment and the rights of textile workers have been calling for strong government regulation. Now lawmakers are beginning to respond.

What is luxury, really?

What is luxury, really? This question takes on a whole new meaning in the light of recent revelations about ‘sweatshops’ in the suburbs of Milan, where bags from major luxury...

What is luxury, really?

What is luxury, really? This question takes on a whole new meaning in the light of recent revelations about ‘sweatshops’ in the suburbs of Milan, where bags from major luxury...

Mexican craftsmanship

Mexican craftsmanship

Mexico boasts a remarkable textile heritage that blends tradition with modernity. The country offers a vast array of artisanal fabrics, whether woven on backstrap or pedal looms, adorned with intricate...

Mexican craftsmanship

Mexico boasts a remarkable textile heritage that blends tradition with modernity. The country offers a vast array of artisanal fabrics, whether woven on backstrap or pedal looms, adorned with intricate...

Made to order

Made to order

The fashion industry faces a major problem with waste and lack of transparency. Available statistics suggest that between 80 and 150 billion garments are produced each year, and between 10%...

Made to order

The fashion industry faces a major problem with waste and lack of transparency. Available statistics suggest that between 80 and 150 billion garments are produced each year, and between 10%...