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
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
«The system itself is not made for sustainable brands or fabrics» – Meüne tackles the problematics of denim production from sourcing, to dyeing to washing
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
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
«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»
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
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
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
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
«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
«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
«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
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
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.
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
«In the end, I decided to visit Niavaran Palace, almost as if this were an implicit tribute to my mother» – the Italian writer and architect Gianni Biondillo on history and legacy considerations
The decline of the ideological factions and installation of a metamodern consumer hedonism has even managed to take hold in the Persia of legends
To prevent storage shelves full of leftovers, designers need to work backward by checking what fabric is available first and think about what will happen in the end
«Lacquer is my element, it is deep and all-consuming. I’ve bought thirty-two screens and have given many away, but I still have enough» – Mademoiselle Chanel and the taste to please European collectors
Gods are never afraid to die, because they know that their life is less relevant than what they have done and said, of what they have been
The recycled and degradable fabrics and natural dyes will change the impact of the fashion industry on the environment: the Iluna Group case study
Picking from a palette of discarded material that is no longer in use, Fairweather and McMillan convert trash from industrial waste streams into handcrafted panels of decoration
Stop using petroleum-based plastics for textiles: it won’t fix the issue of plastic pollution as these recycled textiles release microplastics every time you put them into the washing machine.
«Prefabrication is not a limit; it is a discipline». In conversation with Valentina Moretti of Italian based Studio More and Zoë and Jonathon Little of UK based Koto design studio
«When you see your work has a social impact, people continue to work and to survive». Ronan Bouroullec on how centering the artisan can lead to a sustainable industry
It takes an engineer to make things in big quantities and a craftsman to produce a wooden spoon. The British designer discusses the challenges on crafting newness
Although there’s now global awareness of sustainability and the aesthetics of recycling are accepted, the use of scraps has not yet developed into an industry
Professor Dickinson Despommier argues urban agriculture might be the way to go in order to manage feeding the cities of the future: Plenty Inc., a Californian start up ready with 541 million dollars
Danish brand looks to unpick fashion’s processes and start from scratch with a green supply chain that is transparent about its practices
Filled with 2000 liters of air each, tied to the seabed via ropes and weight screws, six biospheres contain 90 seedbeds and float between 15 and 36 feet below the seas’s surface.
The medicinal properties of cannabis sativa – ‘hemp’ – have been overshadowed with marijuana. The possibilities of growing it are yet to be uncovered, due to legislation issues
Every time you pick up a diamond you are picking up an entire chain of events travelled across all corners of the world that have led to that small piece of jewelry: Matteo Borsalino displays some art
Knowing the supply chain from yarn to fabric is possible through a software that provides end-to-end product transparency. In conversation with Alexandre Sundberg, CEO and co-founder of True Tribe
Mrs. Billie Achilleos, a visionary: «I see things in things. A different form of the puppet show. Like the puppeteer can bring a puppet to life, I can create a character without having to move it»
The Hexagon Cuff: the human mind envisioned it, technology made it possible, and a leap of faith was the catalyst. Time is not of the essence, prototyping is key
Ars Lenci’s Signorine dolls epitomize the style of Northern Italy Crafting combining clay from the region of Piedmont together with materials from Holland
«The chameleon changes colour to conform to the background as a form of self-protection. Humans are not animals because they cannot protect themselves»
The global demand for rubber is destined to increase, and without the latex from the rubber tree, production would stop. Science is betting on Russian dandelions
Today the Irish company is experimenting with new forms of beetling in hopes of expanding commercially. In conversation with Creative Director Duncan Neil
«You have a picture in your mind and in your eyes, but it might take four or five years to complete». Father and son and the search for stones for Florentine inlays
WE DON’T KNOW WHAT WE’RE BECOMING YET
BUT WE KNOW WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
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COVER IMAGE MARIE TOMANOVA
IN CONVERSATION WITH
HERON PRESTON
GIORGIO ARMANIHAKAN KARAOSMAN
DAN COLEN
REINER HOLZEMER
CYRILL GUTSCH
IAN MASSEY
LAMPOON PUBLISHING HOUSE SRL | R.E.A. DI MILANO N. 2057081
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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