Textiles India 2017 was a mega exhibition and initiative that was organized by the Ministry of Textiles to showcase the strength of the Indian textile industry. The event took place from 30th June through 2nd July and Prime Minister...
Melissa Hinnant, the founder of Grace and Lace, spent a lot of her summers as a teenager doing Christian-based mission work in India. It was here that she initially fell in love with the people and culture of India....
Before the sustainable fashion movement came along in the more recent years, vintage stores were holding down the fort for decades and helped people buy and sell gently-used clothing. In India, vintage clothing, which is essentially used clothing, didn’t...
Seams For Dreams is an organization that continues to be inspired by the individuals that make it their mission to bring awareness to the sustainable fashion industry. There are a few people across India who are trailblazers for these...
Amey Alshi and his partner Amit Jain were inspired to start a brand that focuses on preserving the traditional work of Indian craftsmen and artisans after seeing the October 2015 “Fabric of India” exhibition at the Victoria and Albert...
The movement from fast-fashion to more eco-friendly and sustainable clothing is making waves in India, and as adults we are more informed than ever about the hazards of the fashion industry on the environment. We are also more cognizant...
There is something that you can do with almost every piece of old clothing or accessory that is in your wardrobe. At Seams for Dreams, we are obsessed with upcycling and want to share some of our ideas with...
In partnership with two Indian-American designers Meg and Komie Vora from the cruelty-free brand Delikate Rayne, PETA launched the Fashion Fauxever campaign, which aims to promote animal-friendly accessories and clothing in India. As two steadfast vegetarians who were raised...
For those of you who are unfamiliar with the term “upcycling”, it basically means that you make something new out of something old, or gently used. Upcycling is a great way to help our planet and significantly reduces the...
In recent years, we’ve become more aware about the importance of choosing eco-friendly, ethical, and/or sustainable fashion over fast-fashion brands. At Seams For Dreams, we want to help you all make a smooth transition while you choose the more...
