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Maria Bellotto

Journalist and writer, Maria explores the many shades and layers of fashion with a holistic approach that focuses both on alternative raw materials and innovative sustainable processes. Based in Milan, she writes about the lifestyle and the cultural life of the city, with a spotlight on events and exhibitions. Passionate about architecture, literature, and art, she also collaborates with other magazines such as Switch Magazine and Orlando.

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Synthetic fur vs. natural fur debate: the industries reached an aggregated value of $25 billion
While animal fur shows biodegradation, polyester-made fake fur can be down-cycled, but consumer opinion is divided with 47% adults in US deeming fur inappropriate
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Via Veneto, Rome: the upcoming hotellerie through renewable energy and waste reduction programs
With their Belle Arti-approved restorations, the 5-stars hotels in Via Veneto are pursuing programs of waste reduction, km0 products, energy consumption reduction and renewable energy usage
Showcasing savoir-faire and craftsmanship, Louis Vuitton perpetuates the traditions of its founder
Up to 300 people working in a single workshop; divided into two areas to encourage a sense of community and the transmission of skills from generation to generation
Cecilia Accardo – Quartz, synthetic diamonds, and non-mined metals: paving the way to recycled jewelry
Cecilia Accardo and Scéona Poroli-Chauveau: «There is no difference between extracted or non-mined metal in terms of quality». A conversation about the recycled jewelry industry
Urtica Dioica: the sustainable nettle fabric that looks like silk
«Nettle is the replacement for synthetic fibers since it is the most stable fiber in the natural fibers range»
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Milano Graphic Festival. Bringing visual communication to the public for the first time
A cross-contamination of different topics related to graphic and visual communication. From urban renewal to gender identity to education
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Santa Ponsa, Menorca. Where the holistic approach is also connected with the seasonality of the island
While Menorca is an arid land, the Santa Ponsa property is surrounded by parks and vegetable gardens, following the principles of permaculture
Sovrapproduzione e outsourcing – soluzioni tra Vicenza e la Moldavia
L’outdoor, una casa editrice, un progetto cartografico e un’oasi naturalistica. Siti produttivi in Italia e Moldavia, si produce solo in pre-order. Montura in Veneto, Trentino e Moldavia
Claudia Tinor Centi is a flower designer and owner of Hanami Atelier
The dark side of the cut-flower industry and the demand for not-in-season flowers
«The event industry requires large quantities of the identical flowers, that only the Dutch market (which serves as a collector of crops from Colombia, South Africa, and Ecuador) can satisfy»
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Shoes in AR – No-stock approach and 3D configurator: game changers in the fashion manufacturing industry?
The overproduction of clothing is often an overlooked element when it comes to pollution caused by the fashion industry. A conversation with Francesco Carpineti.