REBEL CREATIVITY FOR AN ETHICAL FUTURE

Editor’s Note: Introducing Force Majeure

FORCE MAJEURE: A situation imperatively requiring a solution, even if it does not respect the rules in force.

The fashion industry has lost its authority. Hidden behind smoke and mirrors, it is a leading source of social injustices, environmental destruction and human disconnection.

Art and design have always been political, a witness and critic of our times. 
As a designer and stylist, I am responsible for establishing sustainability as a core principle in the fashion industry—not an afterthought or a branding strategy.

For years, I have dreamt of creating a fashion media platform that promotes incredible artistry and unwavering accountability. 
That is FORCE MAJEURE. It showcases innovative artisans, designers, and change makers who use the fashion industry to comment on our social structures and offer solutions for a more ethical future. 
We are creating a space that values creativity, tradition, human creation, environmental health, unity and progress.

Our first issue is called RE-GENERATION.
As many dive into trends with the constant and insatiable need for more new things, we focus on secondhand clothing, repurposed deadstock materials and upcycling existing garments. 
For the fantastic creatives featured, using used materials isn’t a restriction. On the contrary, it’s a unique source of inspiration and an opportunity to create change.

Whether deconstructing discarded clothing and accessories, creatively reusing our makeup, designing systems to scale upcycling, creating art, promoting vintage or influencing legislation, there are endless ways to curb our wasteful habits.

While it can sometimes feel overwhelming or insufficient, our actions are nonetheless impactful. We may not get it entirely right, but there is room to learn, build, and share.
That is FORCE MAJEURE.

OUT NOW!

VOLUME 01 INDEX
Discover the first issue of Force Majeure, focusing on secondhand culture, upcycling and repurposing existing materials.

FEATURED ARTICLES

Explore original articles on sustainable fashion brands and circular design pioneers:
- Brand Spotlights: Bettter, Tsurupika Works, RE;CODE, Clara Besnard, and Marine Serre…
- Investigative feature: “The Global South’s Ban on Second-Hand Clothing Imports”, impacts of secondhand exports on local economies and global waste cycles

DATABASES

curated resources for ethical fashion lovers:
- Global Vintage Directory: where to buy second-hand fashion worldwide
- Top Upcycling Brands: a growing list of designers transforming waste into unique pieces

STYLE EDITORIALS:

6 original and inspiring editorials shot in Bali and styled entirely with preloved and remade clothing and accessories.
- SIREN CALL, our cover story, shot on the beaches of Bali with slow fashion labels.
- INDIGO MOOD, showcasing the timelessness of denim, a long-lasting material and a common find in thrift stores.
- POWER PLAY, a collection of upcycled business suits.
- MARKET VALUE, shot in Bali’s dynamic and largest secondhand markets Pasar Kodok.
- SUBVERSIVE, reusing our makeup essentials in innovative ways.
- LOST BOYS, a look at some of our latest thrift finds.

INTERVIEWS

Intimate conversations with the global creatives shaping fashion's future, discussing sustainability, personal process, and radical vision:
-Featuring Maison Artc, Bibio Project, Andrea Crews, Kettel Atelier, Melisa Minca, 69 Tearz, IRMAWYSTUDIO, Reconstruct Collective, and more…

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