Introduction Hats are not fashion accessories — they’re survival devices in extreme environments. Imagine walking through a snowy mountain range with your lungs making clouds. Your reliable hat keeps your head warm, and you’re protected from the cold. Now consider hiking in a scorching desert in an expedition hat to shield your face and neck …
Introduction Hats aren’t a new fashion accessory — they’ve always had a sense of cultural significance, practicality and individual expression. Here we are slipping into a playful, yet intriguing, comparison between two iconic hats inhabiting very different worlds: the trusty beanie and the acclaimed chef’s hat. The beanie is the symbol of functionality, comfort, and …
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Introduction Fashion decisions often boil down to a struggle between function and personal taste. This conflict is waged, for example, in headwear, between the snug, reliable beanie and the whimsical, charming witch hat. For one, the beanie is a go-to outfit for the cooler months, offering warmth and versatility. The witch hat, by contrast, is …
1. Introduction For years, headgear was never just a need, it was an expression of style, culture and character. While there are countless kinds of hats, the beanie and the cabbie hat are two of the longest-lasting, and each has its own quirks. Although one is grounded in modern casual style, the other feels vintage …
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1. Introduction Hats are not just accessories; they are epiphanies of culture, identity and manners. Two hats, far from the same, and far more iconic: the humble beanie and the fancy sombrero. These headwears are a cross between two completely different worlds: the beanie, your warm, fuzzy best friend when the weather is cold, and …
Beanie vs Sombrero: Fiesta Spirits or Winter Comfort? Read More »
1. Introduction Why would you confuse a jazz musician from the 1920s with a snowboarder in the 2020s? These two men couldn’t look further apart. One captures the glamour and gritty spirit of Prohibition; the other reflects the reckless brashness of today’s extreme sports fanatics. Yet they have one thing in common: their headscarves. Both …
1. Introduction When the temperatures go down and the weather gets harsh, your headwear speaks volumes about what you value, what you look like, and how adventurous you are. Do you favour the cozy comfort of a comfortable, fitted beanie, or the rugged authenticity of an outback cap that exudes durability and toughness? Both choices …
1. Introduction Water is one of the most pressing environmental issues of our age. Given that a quarter of the planet’s water supply is fresh water, and much less is it readily available for human consumption, the pressure to make responsible use of water has never been greater. Excessive industrialisation, population expansion and climate change …
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Introduction Regenerative agriculture is farming that restores a restored ecosystem, improves soil health, fosters biodiversity and tackles climate change through sustainable methods. Regenerative practices seek to balance the natural world by encouraging behaviours that create resilience on the land and peoples who live upon it, in contrast to conventional agriculture, which can take a toll …
Introduction 1: The Ethical Climate of Hemp Fabric Manufacturing 1.1 Definition of Ethical Production Good textile production goes beyond environmental issues to the way workers and communities across the supply chain are treated. It encompasses three main pillars: 1.2 What Causes Hemp Fabric to Be So Misunderstood as Moral? Correlation with Sustainability and Low Environmental …