What does NatPak do and how do you stand out from your peers? At Natpak, we have always been about breaking through the conventional. We were founded in 1978 with a mission to do just that—to break through the luxury packaging industry. Over 40 years later, we continue to provide creative packaging and display solutions for the world’s most reputable brands in watches, jewellery, eyewear, cosmetics, stationary, tea, premium alcohol, and consumer electronics. Natpak has maintained its professional role in the conventional packaging industry while also exploring new directions of business—mostly packaging-related. We extend our reach to the material source geographically,...

1. What was your motivation behind starting Zustain? And how does Zustain work?  After 14 years of non-profit experience advocating for human rights and environmental protection, I realise that in order to achieve a bigger change all the companies need to have the role to do better. Build successful businesses but with a more positive impact on society and the environment.  I believe everyone can contribute to a better world, but sometimes people don’t know where to start. That’s why I founded Zustain in 2020—just before Covid hit.Zustain works as an adviser, we aim to help SMEs on their Sustainability...

Vegans who love a rocker/biker aesthetic rejoice – vegan leather is becoming more and more ubiquitous and varied. Nowadays, pineapple waste can be transformed into a trendy leather handbag and cork can be made into your Grease-esque grunge get-up. Here, we dispel the rumours surrounding cruelty-free leather – Is faux leather always more sustainable than animal leather? No, not really – and give you the lowdown on the ingenious vegan leather technologies hitting the market. What is vegan leather? Vegan leather is leather that imitates the appearance and feel of treated animal hides without any creatures being harmed. Synthetic leather...

In 2022, conscious shopping is becoming the norm. While sustainable products could be called a trend that poses the risk of giving companies an incentive to greenwash in order to attract customers, consumers are counteracting this by becoming more and more informed. While the apparel industry is infamous for its immense negative impact on the environment, fine jewellery is also a major player. 'Sustainable jewellery' and 'ethical jewellery' are often used synonymously, and while both phrases refer to conflict-free jewellery, the former contains a nuance of being gentle on the environment while the latter is a more general term for...

We are so proud to partner with Sarah Vee founder of Women Of Hong Kong for Women's Month! Sarah has been a champion of women in our community, and she has been representing VIPOP since day one. As a mother, mentor, and business owner, she is a great example of thriving women in our community. Sarah is a woman with a passion for empowering women, making them feel like they can do anything as well as building pillars for a supportive community—and that's exactly what she's done through her work with Women of Hong Kong. What began as an online...

Slow fashion is infamously more expensive than fast fashion, for multiple reasons. It costs more to produce clothing in sustainably certified factories, high quality or organic fabrics are more expensive to source, and environmental initiatives aimed at creating a more cyclical ecosystem have no immediate financial benefit for companies. But these sustainable clothing brands are making the conscious decision to incorporate eco-friendly, fair trade and/or socially impactful practices into their manufacturing to make a difference in the fashion industry nonetheless, in part to cater to increasingly earth-first shoppers. Furora The name of the game for socially conscious Polish clothing brand...

‘Latin American’ is a wide-reaching term, to say the least. With a culture encompassing 20 countries and at least seven ethnic groups, not to mention the new cultural identities and modes of being that have sprouted under labels like ‘Latinx’, indeed, the majority of individuals who identify as Latin American are pan-ethnic. Throw Spanish colonialism into the mix, and it’s only natural that many ubiquitous fashion trends seen globally today have some origin in South American and Latin American history. Here are five style trends that have a background in Hispanic ancestry and national fabric. 1. Bolero Bolero jackets originated...

The textile industry is one of the most carbon-intensive manufacturing sectors and is among the largest emitters of climate-change-causing greenhouse gases. It is also one of the most polluting industrial sectors. To incorporate conscious living throughout your daily life, the first step is awareness: buying garments made from sustainable clothing materials is one way you can leave a smaller footprint as a consumer. This list of fabrics is not only environmentally-friendly and produced using more ethical methods, but in most cases even better for your health and comfort. Why are sustainable clothing materials important? Globally, the fashion industry is responsible...

What do you get for the stylish bestie in your life that seems to have every closet essential they could ever need? Or the picky family member that loves dressing up but always returns their presents? Consider gifting Vipop’s sustainable fashion made by Latin American artisans, ethically made, beautiful pieces that will outlast the trends. Below, a round-up of our choice of seasonless party dresses and festive outfits that will have you looking classy and confident about supporting eco-friendly fashion houses. Just a warning, you may not be able to resist picking up something for yourself! Look #1 The Arrecife...

Fast Fashion vs. Slow Fashion: What are the Most Important Differences To Know? The dichotomy of fast fashion and slow fashion are two opposing trends that are changing the way we shop. To be specific, fast fashion is the focus on keeping up with constantly shifting style trends, while conscious fashion is more about creating a conscious ethical and eco-friendly wardrobe. As consumers grow more conscious of the environmental and social issues surrounding their clothing, the increased demand for ethical apparel — and the higher cost of production — is forcing designers to change the way they work. What is...

        It may be one of the hottest autumns we’ve experienced in our lifetimes (as if naysayers need any more reminders that climate change is real and here), but we’re already planning for the cooler season ahead. We’ve taken notes on all things couture, knit and trending from the Autumn/Winter 2022 fashion weeks, and here are the fall fashion trends making it into our capsule wardrobes. Modern connectivity makes trying the latest fast fashion trends all too tempting, but as always with Vipop, we love long-lasting sustainable pieces, and we’ve noted some of our favorites for you...

In 2022, the terms ‘Latin American’ and ‘Latino’ is less a statement about where you live and more about Latin heritage, the DNA of your upbringing. Indeed, the term ‘Latinx’ from the LGBTQ sphere has been championed as a more inclusive term encompassing individuals in the international diaspora of Latin American descent as well as Latin American people, and both the cultural and ethnic nuances of the heritage. At the helm of Hispanic clothing design are individuals like Manolo Blahnik, Carolina Herrera, and Oscar de la Renta – who paved the way for Latino designers in America to share their...