The Cultural Review

Textile Waste

2 articles

An African fashion designer creating a new garment amidst piles of discarded used clothing, symbolizing the challenge of textile waste in Ghana.
Fashion

What is Circular Fashion vs Sustainable Fashion for African Designers?

Every month, Ghana receives 15 million items of used clothing.

Yasmin El-Sayed·April 11, 2026
Hands of a designer meticulously stitching repurposed fabric, transforming old garments into new, stylish pieces in a bright, modern upcycling fashion studio.
Fashion

What Is Upcycling in Fashion? A Guide to Sustainable Style

Upcycling in fashion is a creative and conscious response to disposability, breathing new life into old garments. It's a tangible way to engage with sustainability, moving from niche craft to mainstream runways.

Yasmin El-Sayed·April 7, 2026