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U.K. Mechanic Builds “Iron Man” Costume From Cardboard, Fiberglass

U.K. Mechanic Builds “Iron Man” Costume From Cardboard, Fiberglass

Avengers assemble, indeed. Mark Pearson, a car mechanic in West Yorkshire, spent 14 months constructing an Iron Man costume from 400 sheets of fiberglass-coated cardboard. “I don’t know why I did

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PPR Group Unveils Five-Year Social, Environmental Plan for Gucci, Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen Brands

PPR Group Unveils Five-Year Social, Environmental Plan for Gucci, Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen Brands

PPR Group, the French multinational parent behind luxury and sportswear labels like Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, and Puma, has announced a five-year plan to

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Puma Launches “Bring Me Back” Product-Recycling Program in Germany

Puma Launches “Bring Me Back” Product-Recycling Program in Germany

Puma wants the shirt off your back, along with those toe-pinching high heels and last season’s too-tight skinny jeans. To reduce waste and keep discarded products out of the landfill, the sportswear

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Copper-Infused “Anti-Aging” Shapewear is Now a Thing

Copper-Infused “Anti-Aging” Shapewear is Now a Thing

Depending on how badly you want to believe, Cass & Co.’s copper-infused luxury shapewear is either an anti-aging “revolution” or more pseudoscientific gobbledegook that preys on our

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What is “Slow Fashion” and Why Does It Matter?

What is “Slow Fashion” and Why Does It Matter?

“Slow fashion” is a sustainable and ethical alternative that is fundamentally reconstructing the contemporary fast-fashion system. Slowfashion principles guide my textile-based label, Slow

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14 Eco-Friendly Jewelry Gifts for Mother’s Day

14 Eco-Friendly Jewelry Gifts for Mother’s Day

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Ada Zanditon Creates Exclusive Eco-Jewelry Collection for ASOS

Ada Zanditon Creates Exclusive Eco-Jewelry Collection for ASOS

Ada Zanditon has developed a four-piece collection of jewelry exclusively for ASOS. Designed with input from Luca Romanyi, Zanditon’s frequent accessories collaborator, the statement-making baubles

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Graphene-Based Conductive Material Could Revolutionize Wearable Tech

Graphene-Based Conductive Material Could Revolutionize Wearable Tech

Photo by Shutterstock Hold on to your shorts, boys and girls, because the electronics industry is headed for a revolution. The University of Exeter has developed a material that researchers are hailing

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Vivienne Westwood’s Tips for Living Sustainably in Style

Vivienne Westwood’s Tips for Living Sustainably in Style

Don’t call Dame Vivienne Westwood an environmental activist. The legendary British designer prefers the term “freedom fighter,” according to an interview with Metro on Sunday.

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At Atlanta Int’l Airport, Nancy Judd’s “Runway” of Recycled Fashion

At Atlanta Int’l Airport, Nancy Judd’s “Runway” of Recycled Fashion

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LUSH Cosmetics Fights Animal Testing by “Torturing” Human Subject

LUSH Cosmetics Fights Animal Testing by “Torturing” Human Subject

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Chicago Designer Creates “Joan of Arc” Armor From Recycled Bike Tubes

Chicago Designer Creates “Joan of Arc” Armor From Recycled Bike Tubes

Taking inspiration from Joan of Arc, Chicago-based designer Grace Duval transformed a slew of old bicycle inner tubes into armor fit for the mother of all martyrs herself. Comprising a jointed corset with

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In Honor of Hairball Awareness Day, Cat-Hair Accessories for Men

In Honor of Hairball Awareness Day, Cat-Hair Accessories for Men

Photos by Kate Benjamin for Moderncat For centuries, the crazy cat gentlemen of the world have received the short end of the scratching post (so to speak). No longer. To celebrate Hairball Awareness Day,

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LAST CHANCE: Win Canopy Verde’s Vegan-Friendly Cassia Mini Bag (Worth $169!)

LAST CHANCE: Win Canopy Verde’s Vegan-Friendly Cassia Mini Bag (Worth $169!)

Spring is a time for new beginnings and no one knows that better than Linda Wong, who is relaunching her Canopy Verde accessories label with a completely cruelty-free collection of totes and clutches.

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Joanna Lumley, Marks & Spencer Launch “Shwopping” Recycling Campaign

Joanna Lumley, Marks & Spencer Launch “Shwopping” Recycling Campaign

Patsy Stone—or rather, Joanna Lumley, the actress who played her on Absolutely Fabulous—wants you to “shwop” till you drop. The British comedian teamed up with Marks & Spencer on

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“Concealed Carry” Clothing for Fashion-Forward Gun Owners Now a Thing

“Concealed Carry” Clothing for Fashion-Forward Gun Owners Now a Thing

Photo by Shutterstock Weapon-concealing garments for the fashion-conscious gun owner are having a “moment,” according to the New York Times, which reports an uptick in apparel companies

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Egle Cekanaviciute’s Plant-Filled Couture Doubles As Wearable Planters

Egle Cekanaviciute’s Plant-Filled Couture Doubles As Wearable Planters

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6 Natural Acne-Busting Treatments You Can Make at Home

6 Natural Acne-Busting Treatments You Can Make at Home

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