The Ellen Macarthur foundation strives to promote a circular economy in a range of different fields. Today’s target? The clothing and textile industry. Sublime magazine finds out more about their latest book, and how it aims to disrupt the fast fashion industry.
Book Reviews
Fashionopolis
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Perhaps the bleakness of the front cover of Dana Thomas’ Fashionopolis reflects your exasperation, but will it open your eyes to the damage wrought by consumerism, the profit-hungry world of…
Designing Sustainability
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Stuart Walker’s new book, Designing Sustianability, is a continuation of his original and groundbreaking in the field of design for sustainability. It follows his previous two books, Sustainable by Design:…
Gods and Kings
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In the first decade of the twenty-first century, the fashion world was dominated by two very different but equally successful and turbulent figures. But in February 2010, Alexander McQueen committed…
Organic, Photographer & Subject
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Organic is a feast to the senses. Much more than just a photography book about farmers and chefs of New York’s Hudson Valley, it is a message about integrity. The individuals…
Sustainable Luxury
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Social entrepreneurship was, to my mind, an ambiguous term that hovered elusively in the distant domain of business and enterprise. Seeing as it has been circulating the public agenda since…
Living in Wonderland
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A diverse population is key to the success of one of South America’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. Let’s explore a good case study. THE URBAN VILLAGE: PALERMO, BUENOS AIRES Palermo is the name…
The World We Made
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Alex is a school teacher and is 50 in the year 2050. About to leave the school she has taught at for many years for a new position, her students…
Taking Responsibility for Tourism
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The travel industry is slowly changing with experiential travel on the uprise. In a credit-crunch world people want fulfilling experiences in return for their hard earned cash, craving colourful memories…
