These New Biomaterials Can Help Decarbonize Fashion and Construction
Designers are imagining a future where bacteria powers both clothing and cement—and their ideas are coming to a shop near you......»»
GM adds CEO of luxury fashion company to board
Joanne Crevoiserat oversees the strategy of Tapestry brands such as Kate Spade and Coach to drive sales and profit growth by making the company more consumer-centric, digital and data-driven......»»
Learning how clothes are made has a "transformative" effect on people"s relationship with fast fashion
Knowing more about how clothes were made can have a transformative effect on people's relationship with fast fashion, a new study shows......»»
Issey Miyake was a conceptual fashion designer for the many
His work went beyond the established and conventional silhouette, fabric styles, and imagery—but never strayed from an inclusive vision of who should wear his designs. Designer Issey Miyake has died at age 84, leaving an indelible mark on the.....»»
Ferrotec holds groundbreaking ceremony for new factory in Malaysia
Ferrotec Holdings Corporation, a global supplier of materials, components, and precision system solutions, held the groundbreaking ceremony to begin construction of its new manufacturing facility at Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kedah, facilitated by the Malay.....»»
Google Fiber is bringing high-speed internet to five new states
After a pause in new construction, Google has announced plans to expand Google Fiber to five new states including Arizona and Colorado......»»
Seven key projects by fashion innovator Issey Miyake
Following the news of Issey Miyake's death, we've highlighted seven projects created by the Japanese fashion designer over his five-decade-long career. Read more Following the news of Issey Miyake's death, we've highlighted seven projects cr.....»»
Showcase: Japan presents handpicked designs from 25 Japanese designers
Promotion: homeware platform Shoppe Object is hosting a virtual marketplace and in-person show called Showcase: Japan that presents handpicked collections of homeware, fashion and accessories from 25 Japanese brands. Read more Promotion: ho.....»»
Analyses of heat shock transcription factors and database construction based on whole-genome genes in plants
The heat shock transcription factors (Hsfs) are members of a key transcription factor gene family that responds to heat stress and plays an important role in heat resistance. Previous reports have shown that Hsf family genes contain several conserved.....»»
Eco-glue can replace harmful adhesives in wood construction
Researchers at Aalto University have developed a bio-based adhesive that can replace formaldehyde-containing adhesives in wood construction. The main raw material in the new adhesive is lignin, a structural component of wood and a by-product of the p.....»»
Pioneering Japanese designer Issey Miyake leaves a multifaceted legacy
Miyake died this week at age 84. He leaves behind his mark on fashion, retail, and even creativity itself. Issay Miyake, the Japanese fashion designer best known for his overt approach to pleated fashion, the iconic bao bao bag, and dressing Steve Jo.....»»
How Clean Is ‘Clean’ Hydrogen?
Batteries and renewable energy alone can’t decarbonize industries, and recent proposals for a “hydrogen economy” could bridge those gaps......»»
Steve Jobs" turtleneck designer Issey Miyake dies aged 84
Issey Miyake, the designer known for Steve Jobs' iconic black turtleneck, has died.Apple co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs in an Issey Miyake turtleneck.The fashion designer died on August 5, after a long battle with liver cancer. Born in Hiroshim.....»»
Why Is Marketing Technology Often Discarded and Replaced?
Martech is often much like fast fashion: cheap, easily replaced, quickly forgotten and of dubious quality. Continue reading........»»
Fast fashion: Why your online returns may end up in landfill, and what can be done about it
Fashion has a notorious environmental footprint, accounting for up to 10% of global carbon dioxide output. This is exacerbated by a fast fashion business model which encourages the frequent purchase of low-priced and non-durable items......»»
Kanye West’s new mobile app caps off his peculiar history with video games
Kanye West recently released a mobile game to promote his latest Yeezy Gap fashion line, capping off his long, weird fascination with games......»»
GPU prices have fallen off a cliff in spectacular fashion
Prices for both Nvidia and AMD graphics cards are continuing to drop, with a new report highlighting how they’ve now fallen well below the MSRP......»»
Week in review: Attackers abandoning malicious macros, average data breach cost soars
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Israel’s new cyber-kinetic lab will boost the resilience of critical infrastructure In a building under construction at the Advanced Technologies.....»»
The super material reinforcing rinks, cars and buildings
From roller rinks to skyscrapers the addition of graphene could make concrete construction stronger......»»
How graphene"s superpowers could soon be unleashed
From roller rinks to skyscrapers the addition of graphene could make concrete construction stronger......»»
From bold prints to gender-defying clothes: 4 things to know about contemporary African fashion
African fashion has driven global trends for decades. An expansive new exhibit at the Victoria and Albert Museum helps contextualize it. African designers are making a splash, from fashion weeks in Dakar and Lagos, to Paris runway shows by South A.....»»