OUR SECOND COLLECTION WITH BARNEYS CELEBRATES NYC

Our second collaboration with Barneys New York launches this Friday, May 14th!  The foundation of the KROST and Barneys New York collaboration originated with both brands’ desire to support the community members of New York City. Our mission to support carries on through our partnership with New York Restoration Project…

Following the 1969 oil spill crisis in Santa Barbara, California, US Senator Gaylord Nelson established the official “Earth Day” to call special attention to the importance of protecting our planet. Earth Day became internationally recognized when environmental activist Denis Hayes further emphasized the intense challenges our world will encounter if…

Despite industry rethinking and discussions in respect to healing our Earth, CO2 pollution rose above pre-pandemic levels this year. In order to maintain a sustainable and equitable future, we have until 2030 to reduce our emissions by 45% in order to limit global warming. We have an important responsibility to…

We are releasing our first ever Upcycle 2021 capsule this Friday, March 26th!  Since inception, creating products with a purpose has been our mission and is reflected in every design, product, collection & campaign we promote. The new Upcycle capsule represents our vision to manufacture quality pieces that benefit people and…

In the last few years, the environmental and social benefits associated with conscious consumption brought a renewed interest for ‘upcycling’ in the fashion industry. Upcycling helps decrease the environmental harm caused by excess waste through the process of crafting new products from old or used materials & fabrics. This process…

As a brand in the fashion community, it’s important to stay educated on the intense impact clothing has on the environment and livelihoods of our population. Fashion production makes up 10% of humanity’s carbon footprint, and since 2000, clothing production has nearly doubled. During this time, people purchased 60% more…

Women's History Month: This March, we are celebrating Women's History Month!  A month dedicated to honoring Women's achievements and accomplishments in history, culture, and society that should receive recognition year-round. March reflects on Women's contributions that our media and public turn a blind eye on from Susan B. Anthony, Abigail…

Black History Month was first proposed by black educators and the Black United Students at Kent State University in February 1969, less than a year after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The following year, the first-ever Black History Month was celebrated at Kent State from January 2nd…