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Pajamas are like that old friend you never really think about until you need them. Most people tend to stick to the basics: cotton T-shirts and shorts or maybe flannel sets for the colder months. They're comfy, familiar, and let’s face it, probably a little frayed at the edges. And then there’s the “nothing at all” club, which has its own set of risks—especially when the doorbell rings at an unfortunate hour. But what if everyone had the budget to splurge on pajamas? You’d probably see a lot more silk and satin around, right? These kinds of pajamas would turn...

Is fashion ready for the EU’s ban on the destruction of unsold goods? DEBBIE SHAKESPEARE looks at the ramifications of the wide-reaching EU regulations LONDON – Fashion has always been about firsts. It’s a sentiment that’s even echoed from a regulatory perspective, with textiles the first sector to be regulated under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). What’s more, textiles are scheduled to be among the first in line to have mandatory Digital Product Passports (DPPs). Regulation in fashion has never been so on-trend.  The most pressing date for fashion brands and their suppliers was July 18, this year. This...

Solbiati Linen is one of those brands that makes you rethink what it means to wear fabric. It's not just cloth—it's a legacy. Started by an Italian family so devoted to linen that they’ve been perfecting the craft since 1874, Solbiati has spent over a century transforming flax into luxurious, breathable textiles. They aren’t your run-of-the-mill fabric producer; they’re steeped in tradition yet never afraid to innovate. It’s like an old-world artist dabbling in modern abstract. When I was first introduced to the mill, I fell head over heels. Their prices range from Albini levels to even surpassing Zegna, but...

When you buy cheaply priced clothing, you're often supporting a cycle that's harmful to both the environment and people. Fast fashion brands churn out low-quality garments at a rapid pace, leading to massive waste. These clothes are typically made from synthetic materials like polyester, which are derived from fossil fuels and take hundreds of years to break down, polluting our planet in the process. There's a human cost too. To keep prices low, many of these brands rely on sweatshops, where workers, often in developing countries, are paid meager wages and endure poor working conditions, if they’re paid at all....