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A Day In The Life: Khushiram Pandey

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Master Ji: The Artisan With Dye Stained Fingers

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5 New Things To Do With Your Old Clothes

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How To Wear The Classic Jumpsuit

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Is Fashion Political?

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#THEMATTERWAY | The Diver’s Guide To 4 Dive Sites in Southeast Asia

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Miakoda: A Collaboration

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What’s The Next Step After Buying Sustainable?

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The Line Between Appropriation and Appreciation

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5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Buy

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A Day In The Life: Pamelia Chia

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The Creative Director’s Capsule Closet

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Artisan Made: What Does That Really Mean?

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Get To Know: Little Islanders

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#THEMATTERWAY | The Content Creator’s Guide To Hong Kong

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#THEMATTERWAY | The Sustainable Fashion Journalist’s Guide To Oaxaca

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Dear Size 3 Customers

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Natural Dye Tops: An Inside Look

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What Does It Mean To Be A Transparent Fashion Brand?

The term “transparent fashion” or “radical transparency” has been floating around in mainstream media for a couple of years now. Whenever we hear this term, we think of sweeping concepts such as a brand being anti-sweatshop, advocating for fair trade, and overall being an ethical fashion brand. But all those obvious points of reference put […]

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Why We Choose To Make Flexible Clothing

5 years ago, we launched MATTER with the intention of creating flexible clothing made from artisan textiles. We knew that we wanted to celebrate people and provenance, and for us that commitment was twofold: to carry on the narrative of generational craft through artisan-made textiles, and create flexible clothing that was not only unisex, but […]

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Connected Clothing: Aude Giraud

We began with the intention to inspire consciousness in our everyday, to cultivate a culture that encourages others to uncover where and why something is made. Connected Clothing is a series of sustainable fashion interviews spotlighting on different individuals – why they wear what they wear and the significance behind their choices. Aude Giraud is […]

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How To Tell If A Brand Is Just Greenwashing

What is Greenwashing? The term “greenwashing” was coined in the 1980s by environmentalist Jay Westerveld to describe companies which grossly overstate the environmental or ethical benefits of their products and services. With “sustainability” becoming a popular buzzword and many brands wanting to join in on the sustainability movement, it is now important, more so than […]

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Copycat fashion: Can Originality Exist?

The legendary fashion designer Coco Chanel once said: “If you want to be original, be ready to be copied.” There are also those who argue that the entire industry of fashion is built on imitation and appreciation– for example, imitation from the rich history of fashion, and appreciation of different cultures and traditions. However, this […]

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Material To Know: Linen

What is Linen? Linen is an all-natural fibre made from the stalks of the flax plant. It has been used historically to make a wide array of products from bedsheets to kitchen textiles, summer outerwear, and undergarments. In fact, at one point, the material became so popular as a material that lightweight undergarments such as […]

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How To Wear The Multi-Way Wrap Top

The Multi-Way Wrap Top is all versatility and elegance. Wear the wrap to the front or wear the wrap to the back for something a little more high neck. If you’re doing the latter, tie it to a bow to make it backless, or loop it back to the front for a little more coverage. […]

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The Making Of: Jacquard in Coimbatore, India

What is Jacquard? The Jacquard craft was invented in 1804 as a mechanical weaving technique used for more complicated patterns such as textiles with intricate designs and patterned knitwear. One of the very first looms with an automatic production function, the Jacquard loom, named after its creator, Joseph Marie Jacquard, is considered to be one […]

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10 Packing Tips for An Over-packer

5 years ago, we imagined a business built on the type of travel that we love – story driven, community based, built on direct relationships and a commitment to respecting provenance. Passion aside, there’s a lot about the practicality of travel that adds more stress than necessary: namely the packing process. What do you bring? […]

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The Connection Between Environmental Racism and Climate Change

“Environmental racism” was a term coined by Benjamin Chavis, the previous executive director of the United Church of Christ (UCC) Commission for Racial Justice when he was addressing the dumping of hazardous PCB waste in Warren County, North Carolina. This is how he defined environmental racism: “…racial discrimination in environmental policy making, the enforcement of […]

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The Making Of: Batik in Indonesia

What is Batik? Batik is a wax-resist dyeing method that originated in Indonesia. The word itself originated either from Javanese word Tik, meaning to dot, or Amba, meaning to write. However, because the craft predates written records, there is still a historical and cultural debate of whether the roots of this art form was imported […]

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Get To Know: Batik Boutique

As a social enterprise in Malaysia, Batik Boutique creates fair trade handmade batik textiles with natural fibres. Their counterpart is a sewing center where they train women from low-income backgrounds in basic sewing techniques while providing childcare and education for their children – all in an effort to sustain their economic freedom. A large part […]

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