Lampoon / Transition issue: the opposite of sustainable fashion is not fast fashion, it is Faust-fashion
Like in the drama of Faust, ambition seeks instant gratification: no matter the cost while pushing the payment ahead of us
Like in the drama of Faust, ambition seeks instant gratification: no matter the cost while pushing the payment ahead of us
A cleaner and fairer supply chain: representation and inclusion are needed for the transition to a low-carbon circular economy
«One of the possible outcomes of the financial crisis is that chains will be less inclined to throw away everything they already have and rebuild from scratch»
CEO Orr Yarkoni explains how cells can be manipulated to dye fabric, cutting back on water wastage and chemical pollution globally: water use is cut by 50 percent to 90 percent
Regen is «developing a technology that you won’t even know it’s there» to build ecovillages based on the principle of circularity
Kiss the Ground – the movie: «Farmers are essential in this. They’re the ones who are working with the land»
The path of Alex Ott in his quest for an integrated planet. «Studies about the properties of the plants would damage the food industry, dominated by few powerful players»
«The system itself is not made for sustainable brands or fabrics» – Meüne tackles the problematics of denim production from sourcing, to dyeing to washing
Masculinity in femininity balances the coping mechanisms, femininity in masculinity promotes wisdom: Marie Tomanova photography taps into androgyny
Gold and mother-of-pearl in the workshops across the Royal Palace: a touch of humor, obelisks, baroque and chinoiserie, ancient ruins and everyday objects
Take it for granted, no excuse: nothing will be ever the same as it was before. It’s a moment of transition
Why are artists still not attributed with the creative respect they are owed in a multi-billion industry in conversation with Gregor Barratt – a 27 years old man from the French Riviera
Jacopo Vagaggini: In his experimental vineyard, grapes are fermented with the least possible chemical intervention, in order to preserve their aromas and deliver a more authentic wine
The Dematerialized’s Founder Karinna Nobbs talks about how there is a clear market for digital-only garments that can be switched, traded and owned just like a collectable item
Hundreds of thousands man-made objects are whizzing around the Earth. Astroscale, lead by space environmentalist Nobu Okada, takes on a task of cleaning it up
The use of biochar amendments on soil could address the issues of soil fertility, water holding capacity, and climate change mitigation via carbon sequestration
«He was always focused on what he wanted to do. It was not a matter of seasons, not a matter of the last trend, he was Alaïa and Alaïa was the mood board»
The Indian designer on creating a collection based on human imagery from the perception of his 14 inch family pug, looking up at the world around him
As consumer demand for transparency and traceability increases, fashion brands explore in-house resale initiatives considering new technologies such as NFD and blockchain
In the EU the pulping process is CO2 neutral: high-quality cellulose fibers are isolated from the remaining lignin, which is utilized as an energy source feeding the process
Weaving vanishing landscapes with the rigor of a scientist and the lyricism of a poet, Alexandra Kehayoglou is known for her 1.44 kilometer long green carpet on the Dries Van Noten runway
«As architects, we have to sensibly think about how we design buildings, we have to design them to bring people together, and not separate them» Venelin Kokalov speaks for Revery Architecture
«Discussions surrounding climate change just aren’t engaging» – Veronica e Angelis speaks on the separation of awareness and feeling when it comes to conscious engagement
In other parts of the world the blame on the West for colonialism is diluted in current affairs: in India, every daily contradiction condemns Europe to its historical shame
Whenever a high-value work is encased in a refined glass structure at a museum — freestanding, wall-standing, wall-mounted, or recessed — it is likely that Goppion is behind it
In Italy there are companies and cooperatives that can inform the fashion system on the value of use, instead of possession, of garments and textiles
Hemp can grow nearly anywhere globally, in different soil types, even in short growing seasons or in dry regions, without pesticides
Australia’s Working Holiday visa scheme attracts thousands of young people from around the world, offering employment – in return, you need to become a farm worker for three months
Fashion is not a race: slow the pace, reduce waste: The partnership might inspire more Buy-back programs through resale platforms
Architects duo takes references from a Daft Punk’s album. «That futurist sound which is how we work. We are searching for the aesthetic of Milan
Architectural space is what makes a void into a place, the element that defines architecture is exactly what no exhibition can ever provide. Architect and writer Gianni Biondillo reconsiders
By its nature, the sea is a hard place to collect data. Using surveillance data with an inverted logic and data technology, Forensic Architecture denounces the human rights violations in the Mediterranean
Driving change in the internet age requires enormous amounts of data. Securing it becomes the next big question: the future of industries depends on being trustable
Each item is grown in situ, harvested in situ, and finished in situ without the damage and waste of a mass furniture production – Gavin Munro, founder of Full-Grown
Purchasing carbon credits can be part of a corporate climate strategy when a company isn’t able to neutralize its emissions due to technological limitations or prohibitive costs
«Roughly 2.8 tons of water go into one t-shirt». The full life cycle for 1 kg of polyester is estimated to be responsible for the release of more than 30kg of carbon dioxide, and 20 kg associated with cotton
Bergé was a businessman, great collector, patron and cultural agitprop interested in Le Monde and Tetu, a gay rights activist and a leading name in the battle against AIDS
«Our goal is to create products made of compostable bioplastics» – exploring sustainable fabrics and yarns to make a change. In conversation with Creative Director Alberto Pezzato
«It’s a multi-step, proprietary process that gives us the colors we need and then, in the end, we get this biomass that can be used for fertilizer and biofuels» – Nicole Stjernswärd, designer
Francesca Kaufmann and Stefano Rabolli Pansera on how contemporary art galleries are dealing with the advent of digital technology between challenges and new opportunities
«The pre-order pricing model is something that existed before. Combining it with digitization, new models can be found». In conversation with the founders of ATACAC and Artknit
An interview with Jihane Guenoun, forestry project manager, on Reforest’action’s movement for greener contributions to the planet. «A land is worth more without the trees than with trees»
The growing problem of factories around the world bypassing auditing or not following ethical production standards: Pierre-Nicolas Hurstel is at the forefront of digital passports
Textile companies could reduce Scope 3 emissions by using renewable inputs such as solar, hydroelectric, and geothermal – at least, this is what is required from the luxury brands The textile industry in the twentieth century Renewable energies powered the
«This is not just the first 3D-printed house, it is the first project of a house that can adapt to different climates» says the architect Mario Cucinella, talking about his collaboration with Wasp 3D printing
What if we could reduce plastic pollution by turning to natural materials that earth grows? Mushrooms could lead the way in reducing plastic waste
A fiber regenerated from discarded textiles and can be processed in converted viscose mills: Kirsi Terho of Infinited Fiber Company explains how this circular alternative to cotton is made.
Hemp is going to bring restorative effects for the planet with transformative fiber processing technology for use as nonwovens lowering net carbon emission and deforestation
«Paris is a mineral city. One of the capital cities with the least number of green spaces», says Philippe Chiambaretta, PCA-Stream’s architect and founder
It can be challenging to find a way to demonstrate that a viscose is eco-responsible, recycled, natural or bio: not with blockchain. Florian Heubrandner speaks for Lenzing
WE DON’T KNOW WHAT WE’RE BECOMING YET
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HERON PRESTON
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WE DON’T KNOW WHAT WE’RE BECOMING YET
BUT WE KNOW WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
IN CONVERSATION WITH
HERON PRESTON
GIORGIO ARMANI
HAKAN KARAOSMAN
DAN COLEN
REINER HOLZEMER
CYRILL GUTSCH
IAN MASSEY
LAMPOON PUBLISHING HOUSE SRL | R.E.A. DI MILANO N. 2057081
I.V. TRATTAMENTO DEI DATI © LAMPOON 2019