Monthly Archives: September 2018

Keeping in touch with nature is in essence of our being. However, it can be hard or even impossible to achieve while living in concrete building apartments and urban areas that most of us call home. Biophilic design is the … Continue reading →

Aesthetic obsolescence was very interesting to me. We make something and expect everyone to buy it, but in a couple years it will be obsolete. In merchandising, I follow and observe all the new trends that come around. Its amazing … Continue reading →

As something of a fashion designer (by my own definition), I have to admit that sustainability never really entered my mind in terms of industry Mainly because the niche market of the fashion world that applies to me and interests … Continue reading →

Since I’m an Apparel Design major, I’ve heard all about how bad the apparel industry is on the environment.  For decades fashion and textile have been dumping their dyes and chemicals in rivers and oceans. Apparel especially is known for being a waste filled … Continue reading →

Leyla Acaroglu’s TED Talk is all about how we must do more with less. She said, “40% of food purchased for the home is thrown out,” and, “half of the food produced is wasted.” This is so shocking to me. … Continue reading →

The reading over fashion in sustainability was making me think about everything that we’ve talked about in wicked problems thus far. I guess when I was thinking about sustainability I wasn’t really thinking about it in my field and how … Continue reading →

During this week’s lecture I had an opportunity to learn about actions I can take in the future towards sustainability within the fashion industry. As an apparel design student I take it upon myself that I try to contribute in … Continue reading →

Ever since I was little I have loved the idea of fashion. When I was little I remember looking up to celebrities for what designer they were wearing and how they wore it. Hints they I chose apparel design as … Continue reading →

I think that designing for humility is good in perspective but hard in reality. we continue to live lucrative lives and take no regard for the earth and our mark we leave. we destroy and don’t replenish. we take more … Continue reading →

The idea of sustainability in fashion is a topic I was not previously concerned about when buying clothes. I often select a cheaper piece, so I can have more options in my closet. Reading the Fashion and Sustainability article, I … Continue reading →