But when it comes to fashion, upcycling means much more than just thrifting, patching a hole or replacing a button. Reiner Pilz, a German engineer, coined the term “upcycling” in a 1994 interview for ...

A closet’s fullness does not correspond to its wearability. About 75 percent of garments are not worn again after the honeymoon phase wears off (about six months) while the average British ...

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published by The Business of Fashion, an editorial partner of CNN Style. (CNN) — A little over a year ago, NFL player Travis Kelce stepped out in a ...

"Instead of buying more stuff, change them." Woman shares simplest clothing upcycling hack to mix-up your wardrobe: 'I love the transformation' first appeared on The Cool Down.

On Instagram or TikTok, if you’ve seen a Dove wipe-dispensing bra, footwear made of tennis balls or a toasty bread hat with a Carhartt logo, you’ve probably spotted the handiwork of Nicole ...

Newless aims to reduce fashion’s negative environmental impact by making upcycling more accessible and appealing to a wide audience of fashion lovers. The company explained that between the vast ...

Following his triumph on Netflix’s “Next in Fashion,” Xavier has revolutionized the industry with his distinctive approach to upcycled materials and patchwork techniques, drawing inspiration ...

Fixing Fashion (@fixingfashion.community) - a non-profit platform that has loads of step-by-step guides on repair and upcycling. Investing in books that'll teach you the necessary skills is a good ...

Deadstock fashion: Meet the brands' upcycling fashion designs to make them look better than new If zero waste is the goal, these brands are well on the way . . . Sign-up to our newsletter; ...

Major luxury players have historically been wary of the secondary market, concerned it could damage their carefully controlled hold on brand distribution and image.