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Helen Kirkum: reimagining sneakers using waste - MsLupeCastro - Lupe Castro

Helen Kirkum's work is not just about making the most of waste materials, but also involves a whole transformation of them. In this interview I did with her a few weeks ago, we saw how by sewing those squares from other sneakers we created some fabulous basket, but what surprised me even more was the transformation into bags, decorated with strings on the sides in some models, but the highlight is the sewing of sneakers with recycled materials.

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Marianna Ladreyt: Paris-based fashion designer focus on sustainable fashion and upcycling - MsLupeCastro - Lupe Castro

Marianna Ladreyt, a Paris-based fashion designer, is revolutionizing the industry through her innovative approach to sustainable fashion and upcycling. A graduate of the Gerrit Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam and the Beaux-arts de Toulouse, Ladreyt's work transcends traditional boundaries, seamlessly blending new imaginary worlds, myths, and modernity to create a whole new dimension where metamorphosis are limitless.

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The launch of our rental site with a catwalk at 'Chacho Eco Fest' - MsLupeCastro - Lupe Castro

Glad for my new branch of sustainable concept with pieces for rent from Canarian designers! I couldn't have presented it in a better way than with a sustainable catwalk, together with other brands, at 'Chacho Eco Fest'. Take a look at this gallery to see how these fabulous clothes look!

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3 stylish YSL jackets to wear this autumn - MsLupeCastro - Lupe Castro

I love collecting Yves Saint Laurent pieces, in fact, in one of my previous articles, from last month, I went into a little bit more detail about why I started doing it. Today I want to tell you that in my Etsy shop I have some pieces from this vintage YSL collection for sale and that, given the autumn month we are in, October, I wanted to bring you here 3 jackets that I consider that, in any wardrobe, will make a big difference, bringing the style and elegance of the '70s-'80s to any outfit from today.

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The 'new vintage' at Moda Malola's shop window - MsLupeCastro - Lupe Castro

I told you about it last September and, as I said, I bring you new pieces that I have for sale online to the shop window at Moda Malola, in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Whether you are on this wonderful island, or if you want to see in a real space how the piece looks like, I invite you to visit the Fashion Space profile on Instagram where I tell you more about this dress and also the vision of the stylist Daniel Albericio.

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Elena Morales: where being more sustainable is the goal - MsLupeCastro - Lupe Castro

In this interview with Elena Morales, during Gran Canaria Swim Week by Gran Canaria Moda Cálida, she talks me about some very interesting zips made with recycled microplastics for the closure of her bikinis line.

In addition, all their fabrics are environmentally certified and, in fact, she tells me that one of them even has hyaluronic acid! with recycled polymers and hydrogen, dries in 6 minutes and is made in Spain, thus also reducing the carbon footprint of the garment itself.

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Juana Martin Haute Couture Collection: A Spanish Journey Through Cubism - Lupe Castro

In the heart of Paris, amidst a sea of influencers donning exquisite pieces of SS23 Origines couture collection, I had the privilege of witnessing the recent Haute Couture show by Juana Martin. Hailing from Andalusia, the designer drew inspiration from Spanish Cubism, particularly the works of Picasso, and the tumultuous era that shaped the country's history.

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The Art of Refashioned versus Upcycled -LupeCastro - MsLupeCastro

In an era of growing environmental consciousness, the fashion industry is increasingly embracing sustainable practices. Two buzzworthy terms that have gained prominence in recent years are "refashioned" and "upcycled." Does one sound better than the other ? I recently asked my followers on instagram for their opinion…

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