A SPACE FOR EXPLORING SUSTAINABILITY, CREATIVITY, AND CULTURE THROUGH ENGAGING STORIES AND INSIGHTS

THE NOTEBOOK

Stepping on Air? © 2025
Stepping on Air? © 2025

SUSTAINABILITY & ETHICS

Are your sneakers as sustainable as they claim?

This in-depth article explores the sneaker industry’s complex relationship with sustainability—examining material innovation, conscious consumerism, and the fine line between progress and greenwashing.

ART & IDENTITY

Explore the shifting representation of the male body in Anatomy of Desire: The Evolving Visage of the Male Body in Art. From classical ideals and Renaissance beauty to modern vulnerability and fluid identity, this article traces the evolving aesthetics, power dynamics, and cultural narratives that have shaped how we see and portray masculinity. A compelling journey through art history, perception, and desire.

SUSTAINABILITY

Can the by-products of pineapple farming help fight climate change? This article explores how Piñatex—a textile made from pineapple leaf fibres—is reshaping sustainability in fashion by turning agricultural waste into eco-friendly alternatives to leather.

Pineapple by Sezer Ali
Pineapple by Sezer Ali
Black Pencil Mushroom by Sezer Ali
Black Pencil Mushroom by Sezer Ali

SUSTAINABILITY

The fungal renaissance for a symbiotic future

Discover the revolutionary potential of mycelium: a sustainable, eco-friendly material from mushrooms that's transforming industries and tackling environmental challenges. Dive into the mushroom revolution today!

MARKETING TRENDS

How advertising has evolved with technology and culture

Discover how the advertising industry transformed from traditional print and TV ads to innovative digital strategies, influencer marketing, and symbolic branding. Learn how brands adapt to new technologies and societal shifts to build trust and connect with modern audiences.

A television set and a television
A television set and a television

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Mycelium

Diana Verde Nieto is a global leader in sustainable luxury and co-founder of Positive Luxury. Her work reshapes the fashion industry through climate innovation, ethical certification, and a bold vision that connects purpose with beauty. Illustrated and written through a creative lens, her story celebrates the future of conscious design.

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