Substance Journal #1

Substance Journal is a yearly publication on sustainable luxury. We explore the current fashion revolution, through its most basic commodities : fibers and materials.

At the base of any garment is a raw material which has a dramatic impact on the garment's final   environmental and social impact. Every year, Substance Journal explores a specific fiber through a historical, scientific, economical and cultural lens.

Substance Journal First Issue: About Cotton.

Every year, Substance Journal explores a specific fiber through a historical, scientific, economical and cultural lens.

Originally from India, cotton quickly conquered the world due to its many qualities. Its history is nonetheless tied to slavery, the industrial revolution and GMOs. Still the number one natural fiber today, it is criticised for its important environmental impact.

224 pages, written in English and French, printed at Kopa on FSC certified paper.

Published in 2022 by Substance Media.

224 pgs, 28 × 21 cm, Softcover, 2022