Designers tried to find a way to balance declarations of solidarity with the glamour and spectacle of their shows.
Currently confined to high end designs, the Earth-friendly alternative could soon become much more accessible as it becomes more popular, from clothing and bags to car upholstery.
Nigerian Tsemaye Binitie's material of choice is Aso-oke, a handwoven cloth indigenous to the Yoruba people and historically used on special occasions.
LVMH, the world's biggest luxury retailer, says that its net profit jumped by 13 per cent from 2018 to $7.89 billion (7.17 billion euros) .
While more consumers are paying closer attention to how the production of goods impacts the environment, old habits die hard. A buy-and-toss mentality persists despite a boost from celebrities helping to drive the upcycle and vintage movements.
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