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DW
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- DW
Indian-German design duo highlight fashion waste – DW – 06/23/2025
An Indian architect and German fashion designer work as Bouley Gandhi, making recycled artworks that shine a light on throwaway fast fashion. It was a collaboration that neither expected, but both needed. When Mumbai-based architect Kanhai Gandhi met Hedwig Bouley, the German founder of fashion brand LPJ Studios in 2018, the duo could have hardly known their sustainable artistic project would last years. Working from their respective studios in Bavaria and Mumbai under the name Bouley Gandhi, the duo create large-scale artworks out of upcycled fabrics, bringing awareness to the need for more sustainability in the fashion industry — one of the biggest polluters on the planet. "I've been a fashion designer for 40 years," Bouley told DW. "About eight years ago, I decided I wanted to do something with all of the leftovers and waste from the fashion industry." Some 92 million tons of annual textile waste is produced globally, according to the Global Fashion Agenda, a Copenhagen-based non-profit organization that supports the transition to a more sustainable future. That's the equivalent of a garbage truck full of clothing being disposed of each second. "We know the fashion industry is one of the biggest polluters on the planet, so we thought, let's get out of that. Art is a good way to create awareness. We don't use any new materials in our works," said large-scale wall hangings use a unique needle punch technique to sew used scraps of wool and cashmere. Gandhi uses his architectural background to create a design, while Bouley sews a small mockup by hand. Finally, they make the large-scale pieces using a rare technique where materials are worked into each other with the help of small needles. Upcycling, the process of transforming waste materials into new products of higher value, is becoming more commonplace in the fashion industry as concern for the environment grows. In Europe, fashion designer Marine Serre, for example, has gained traction for her use of waste fabrics. In India, too, upcycling is being embraced by both established and upcoming designers and artisans in recent years. Doodlage, a studio in New Delhi, makes clothes out of scraps of fabric and second-hand garments, for example. In April, Bouley Gandhi showed their latest collection at Milan Design Week at Rossana Orlandi collectable art space. In an interview with DW, they explained how they met back in 2018 at design trade show Maison & Objet in Paris. Gandhi was struck by the pieces displayed at Bouley booth and asked if he could visit her studio in the small town of Aschau in Chiemgau in Bavaria. "I thought he was making a joke and then a month later he really came!" Bouley recalled, smiling. "I said 'I'm coming from India, are you ok to meet me on a Sunday?'" added Gandhi. He was eager to respect German customs — including observing Sunday as a day of rest — despite coming halfway across the globe. Their collaboration has been a successful experiment in bridging often wide cultural differences between Germany and India, leading to new, positive experiences for both of them — including a style revamp. "Now you see more color on her and I wear more black now!" points out Ghandi, who himself has become a huge fan of Bavarian food during his regular visits to Aschau. The duo is busy working on new projects that also utilize recycled materials and look to the future. As Bouley says: "Our partnership is very nice and we think about what we can do in some years, for example. We always think about 'us' not only him or only me. It's really a good collaboration." Aside from the environmental aspect, Bouley Gandhi wants their work to spread a message of shared human experiences. In a time of division as conflicts rage and right-wing extremism is on the rise, the duo believe that art can help unite humanity by reminding us of our similarities. One Bouley Gandhi piece depicts a face with lips and mouth rising from the surface of a body of water, and was conceived of during the pandemic. Gandhi wanted the work to represent the human element of resilience and titled it "Hope in Depth." "A good part of the human mind is that if there is a strong will, you tend to survive," said Gandhi. "This characteristic of the human psyche is universal. It's not limited to a German or Indian or an American — it's about everyone."To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Barclays Cuts Champion Homes (SKY) PT to $72, Maintains Equal Weight Rating
On Wednesday, Barclays analyst Matthew Bouley reduced the price target on Champion Homes Inc. (NYSE:SKY) to $72 from $97, while maintaining an Equal Weight rating on the shares. This adjustment comes amidst an incrementally challenged demand backdrop, which suggests lower margins for Champion Homes in the near term. A close up of the exterior of a factory-built home. Bouley noted limited visibility on the company's return to its long-term gross margin framework of 26% to 27%, as utilization softens, consumers shift towards smaller homes, and input costs increase. In FY2025, Champion Homes had sales of $2.5 billion, which was a 23% increase year-over-year. FQ4 2025 revenue specifically was $594 million, which was up 11%. The company sold 26,000 homes in FY2025, which grew by 19%. Champion Homes is expanding its retail capabilities, which is evidenced by the announced acquisition of Iseman Homes, which includes 10 retail sales centers. This move is expected to enhance growth in the plains region of the US. The company also experienced a positive reception for its new, affordable turnkey homes at the International Builders' Show. However, challenges persist, including tariffs and inflation impacting consumer sentiment, and an unpredictable market environment. Champion Homes Inc. (NYSE:SKY) engages in the production and sale of factory-built housing in North America. While we acknowledge the potential of SKY to grow, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than SKY and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: and . Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Insider
28-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Champion Homes (SKY) Receives a Hold from Barclays
In a report released yesterday, Matthew Bouley from Barclays maintained a Hold rating on Champion Homes (SKY – Research Report), with a price target of $72.00. The company's shares closed yesterday at $70.45. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter According to TipRanks, Bouley is a top 100 analyst with an average return of 18.0% and a 62.50% success rate. Bouley covers the Industrials sector, focusing on stocks such as Owens Corning, Builders Firstsource, and Fortune Brands Innovations. The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for Champion Homes with a $97.00 average price target. SKY market cap is currently $4.83B and has a P/E ratio of 29.73.
