Love For Upcycling
From Waste to the Runway: The Sustainable Revolution of José Alexzander
In Miami, fashion is not just about style—it’s also a message. In an era where fast fashion continues to generate waste and pollution, some choose a different path, transforming what is considered refuse into beauty. José Alexzander is one of them. A designer,...
Upcycling Our Minds, Revolutionizing Fashion
Presented by Love For Upcycling From July 16th to 19th, 2026, the heart of the ethical fashion movement will beat in Panama City, where innovation, sustainability, and creativity converge at W.E.A.R.—the World Ethical Alliance Revolution. Hosted at the prestigious...
At 96, This Grandmother Shatters Age Barriers at Love For Upcycling Fashion Show During Swim Week
Woke up feeling a bit stiff? Noticing a few more gray hairs? You might want to stop complaining for a minute when you hear about what Gloria Mantell Pallot has been up to. The Coral Gables resident made her debut on the runway at the Love For Upcycling fashion show...
Jose Alexzander and Love For Upcycling: Mastering Sustainable Design at Miami Swim Week 2023
Miami Swim Week The Shows 2023, held from July 3 to 10, was not just a display of the latest trends in swimwear and summer attire. This edition, which hosted over 100 veteran and emerging designers in more than 50 public and industry events, also served as a notable...
The Fast Fashion Monster Lurking in Our Wardrobes
The fashion industry's fast fashion phenomenon has had severe environmental, social, and health implications. Companies have been producing clothes at a lower cost by finding cheaper ways to produce garments, resulting in severe environmental damage and depletion of...
5 Artists Who Transform Garbage into Art with Social Awareness
Trash turned into works of art that ended up in museums and galleries. Discover the inspiring work of these artists from different parts of the world. For centuries, the relationship of humans with nature has been predatory and destructive. Our monstrous production of...
What is the difference between upcycling and recycling?
When someone practices upcycling, they use creativity to transform an object, or part of it, into something new. On the other hand, recycling involves breaking down the material that would be classified as "waste" before using it again. In this sense, upcycling is a...
What is Upcycling in Fashion?
Ximena Corcuera Explains the Sustainable Design Trend Ximena Corcuera (@ximenacorcuera) is a fashion designer who has been interested in experimentation as a lifestyle from a young age. She is an expert in sustainable and experimental fashion and design. As a...
