BEDI Magazine

The bridge between design and sustainability.

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Repair and Rewear: The Rise of the DIY Culture in Fashion

There is a fascinating shift that has taken place in the last few years in the way that the world is looking at consumerism. With inflation at an all-time high,...

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5 Detrimental Implications of Fast Fashion

Hip, trendy, and cheap. Some may argue that the fast fashion industry has democratized popular high-street clothing brands through innovation and mass production. While this could be true, in reality,...

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Top 5 Transitional Weather Pieces to Invest In

Ushering in new seasons shouldn’t automatically mean shopping for the latest fast fashion pieces, although current advertising and marketing strategies may tell you otherwise. Fashion isn’t a race. Sometimes, all...

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Celebrating Canadian Craftsmanship

Sustainability grounds itself in the principles of ecological responsibility, social equity and economic visibility; these principles are also at the heart of local craft culture. Supporting local entrepreneurs is fundamental...

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MONTCALM: Our Unisex Vest

The MONTCALM represents the Canadian-Quebecor psyche, a unique way of life that we encourage the BEDI community to discover! A little history Montcalm is a Quebec city neighbourhood deemed the crown jewel...

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Reduce, Reuse, Refill

Making a change for the health of the planet does not only consist of reducing our over consumption of fast-fashion or food consumption. Other factors such as the overproduction of...

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The Beauty of Forest Bathing in the Winter

“I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees.” – Henry David Thoreau A day spent surrounded by trees, water and sky can be an...

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Handmade Cotton Knits and The Story of White Gold

Cotton is a white, fluffy and biodegradable fiber that is spun into yarn and then weaved into a natural breathable fabric. Communities have tried to create easy cotton farming systems...