Kaminaga Takako | Ethically Clothed

North Korea vs. Cuba: different ways of managing scarcity

March 9, 2017March 9, 2017 by Kaminaga Takako

As the world strives to become one complex society, as opposed to many independent ones, more eyes than ever are on politically isolated countries such as North Korea and Cuba. Both live under the scrutiny of other nations trying to figure out how long they can survive without further cooperation…

The 4th Industrial Revolution

February 2, 2017February 2, 2017 by Kaminaga Takako

We live in a fascinating time. Self-driving cars, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, 3-D printers and service robots exists and are being perfected everyday. Smart technology is defining a new era, a Fourth Industrial Revolution. Smart machines and technologies are changing our expectations, our decisions and our world. As the caretakers…

Trends in Ethical Fashion – What’s coming in 2017?

January 12, 2017January 12, 2017 by Kaminaga Takako

With the world becoming more and more ethically-conscious over the last few years, the fashion industry has been slowly reevaluating itself as a whole in order to make fashion a much more ethical and sustainable trade. Thanks to a few key designers who have taken the initiative to change the…

The Jevons Paradox

December 22, 2016December 22, 2016 by Kaminaga Takako

William Stanley Jevons was an English economist who addressed an important concern about the use of coal in 19th century industrial England. Just the way peak oil concerns people today, the English were worried about depleting the coal reserves needed to fuel their factories. Increases in mechanical efficiency would have…

Trends in Ethical Fashion – Winter 2016

November 10, 2016November 10, 2016 by Kaminaga Takako

Eco Friendly Clothing Trends for Winter 2016 Winter 2016 is arriving quickly, giving ethical fashion a growing foothold reflecting consumer purchasing trends in the industry. Trends in Ethical Fashion – Summer 2016 introduced the changing fast fashion in consumer buying to an eco friendly slow fashion mindset. Sustainable Budget Finances…

About Faux Leather

September 22, 2016November 9, 2016 by Kaminaga Takako

There are many reasons that a person may want to consider buying faux leather as opposed to real leather. They may be concerned about the environmental impact of producing real leather and that leather is made from the hides of animals. They may choose faux leather simply because it is…

Slow Fashion: Quality over Quantity

August 18, 2016August 18, 2016 by Kaminaga Takako

In light of the fact that fashion consumers are more interested in the production process of their clothes than ever, slow fashion is posed to become far more represented in coming industry trends. The changes to come will see manufacturers putting forth a much more necessitated effort to show evidence…

Trends in Ethical Fashion – Summer 2016

August 14, 2016 by Kaminaga Takako

As illustrated in a comprehensive report by Conscious Living TV, multiple eco fashion leaders have predicted that the coming rise of sustainability trends are bound to bring big changes in the industry at large. An undertaking in understanding Due to the fact that many more businesses are considering their “go-green”…

Vegan Fashion

July 18, 2016August 17, 2016 by Kaminaga Takako

When people think of the vegan lifestyle their thoughts often end at the diet, as vegans consume no animal products. However the vegan lifestyle also includes ethical clothing that does not come from an animal. Examples of materials include cotton and other synthetic fabrics. Fabrics such as wool, leather, silk,…