I got introduced to the world of luxury when I was 17. My nana (maternal grandfather) gave me my first Dior bag. It was a huge moment for…
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What is the post-pandemic future of independent brands?
In a world fuelled by consumption, the COVID Pandemic has hit the pause button and allowed us time to reflect on the past and speculate the future. The…
What will COVID-19 change for the consumer?
Digitisation across all channels for consumer The pandemic has accelerated digitisation for the fashion industry by opening up multiple avenues of collaboration, communication and retail. Now more than…
Feeric– the fashion week with a difference
The 12th edition of the world’s most creative fashion showcase, Feeric Fashion Week, took place in July this year in the city of Sibiu and the areas around…
How 2020 changed shopping for me
At the start of the pandemic, priories shifted drastically for everyone. Fashion, as an industry, suffered terribly. For me, I took a hard look at the way I…
I see you: An edit of our favourite eyewear brands
A great pair of sunnies are one of the few things to make us go truly weak kneed and if you are anything like us, then our brand…
The fashion legacy of Europe
For as early as one can remember, European fashion has always been the beacon of global fashion trends. From inventing the corset in as early as the 15th century…
Barriers to ethical fashion is yesterday’s news
All good things come with a price! The Problem: Let’s face it. The price tag is always an obstacle between us and any product, irrespective of sustainable or…
Can the colourful sequins go green?
The first is the inconvenient lifespan and toxicity of the non-biodegradable plastic. The second is a startling scrap of material during the manufacturing phase. And finally, how little…
Five fashion resolutions for the New Year
The 2020s are here and we are all set to welcome the new decade with fashion resolutions that will help you look and feel your absolute best. Taking…
How to make your retail therapy session sustainable
Everyone, in some way or the other, is a victim of retail therapy; shopping that makes you feel good immediately. We don’t ask questions before or after making…
Rental vs Retail: what will be the future of fashion?
A friend called me the other day, perturbed over what she could wear for an upcoming wedding. The gamut of options available to her, both within her wardrobe…
Shop local this holiday season
As a company who’s mission is to discover and curate the best of the local fashion community of Europe, it is no secret that AISPI loves a product…
Slow fashion is here to stay and slay
Picture this. You are walking along the busy high streets that are chock full of shops for as far as it goes. You see a store with a…
Turn today’s fashion into tomorrow’s assets
We at AISPI have noticed a number of new fashion concepts emerging to address such situations. Although our mantra is fashion, we like to stay on top of…
Vegan vs real leather: which is more sustainable?
A few weeks back, AISPI published an article on Piñatex, which is the revolutionary textile variant quickly growing popular as a sustainable substitute for real leather. The jubilant…
Ways you can help the fashion industry
No doubt, the fashion industry is one of the biggest contributors to the global economy. It's one of those things that touches everyone's life. As the world hits…
The Revolutionary Jacket Everybody Needs
How do you turn a jacket into a tent? If you think this is an absurd question, then you’re not alone. I asked the same when I first…