Technik-Leather 2.0

Former Audi designer develops new, leather-like material that biodegrades in landfill.

Aiméi Sara

Aug 26, 20201 min read

Is Algae the Answer?

Algae and other similar types of bacterias may be the answer to creating sustainable fabrics in fashion. Algae can be grown to fit the...

Aiméi Sara

Sep 19, 20191 min read

Mushrooms and Pineapples - The New Leather

The fashion industry creates 20% of the world's waste with areas like the United Kingdom buying twice as many clothes as compared to a...

Aiméi Sara

Sep 11, 20191 min read

Hyundai Car Seats Become Chic

Last Friday, Maria Cornejo of Zero + Maria Cornejo and Hyundai unveiled their 15-piece collection named Re:Style. The collection featured...

Aiméi Sara

Sep 9, 20191 min read

A Student's "Fresh" Take on Trash

A University of Michigan student takes initiative to clean up the nearly 22 million pounds of plastic in the Great Lakes by establishing...

Aiméi Sara

Aug 28, 20191 min read

Let Me Eat Your Clothes

A new approach to the sustainable fashion lifecycle focuses not only on the types of materials used but also the disposal of those...

Aiméi Sara

Aug 23, 20192 min read

What is Alter-Nappa Leather?

Alter-nappa leather is a type of faux leather. Faux leather is used as an alternative to genuine animal leather and is also known by...

Aiméi Sara

Aug 22, 20191 min read

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High Fashion/Low Impact curates the latest fashion sustainability news, focusing on events that balance environmental responsibilities with stakeholder interests. We aim to provide short, informative articles for busy individuals who are interested in fashion sustainability and business strategy. High Fashion/Low Impact was founded in New York City in 2019.