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For decades, fashion materials have relied on two systems of production that are increasingly difficult to defend or maintain. Animal-derived materials come with significant animal welfare and environmental costs, while petroleum-based synthetics contribute to pollution, waste and the growing microplastics crisis. 

Bars and grocery aisles alike have quietly filled up with something that looks like a cocktail but never touches alcohol. What started as a niche choice for a small group of sober curious drinkers has turned into one of the defining wellness trends of the year

In Los Angeles, fashion boutiques are no longer just places where people buy clothes. To showcase their brand identity, many have opened their own coffee shops, transforming their spaces into places for people to meet and socialize. This phenomenon now extends far beyond fashion and reflects a profound shift in retail: at a time when…