Over the last couple of years it’s become pretty obvious that fashion and climate intersect. Or should I say, collide? The fashion industrial complex is arguably one of the top 3 responsible for the climate crisis. It works on a business model of overproduction and overconsumption driven by the exploitation of workers and nature. Would […]
Do you know what the word sustainable actually means and what makes something sustainable? In 1987 the Brundtland Commission of the United Nations defined sustainable as the following – ~It must meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs~ Over the last decade or so, […]
So you want to leave a lighter footprint on the planet, live more sustainably and produce less waste? The best place to start is take a look at where you shop. Like it or not we live in a system built and run entirely through capitalism so it’s important to consider that where we spend […]
Recently it has become glaringly obvious to me why fast fashion is such a blinding success. We have an insatiable desire to follow the latest trends! We’re all guilty of wanting the next look and let’s face it Instagram has only heightened that desire with the advent of the Fashion Influencer. Now ubiquitous in every […]
I remember the first time I strolled through the London & Other Stories store many years ago. I was instantly impressed by the minimal, Scandinavian division of the collection that looked much higher end than the price point suggested. Chic, well constructed affordable clothing is rare and so I instantly became a fan. It wasn’t […]
Despite the diabolical shambles that is BREXIT, this week was a good news week. The U.K announced a ban on plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds HOORAH! Although Britain isn’t the first country to ban these single-use plastic items, this action carries a lot of weight coming from a superpower. Watch the ripple effect across […]
As I’m constantly asked which brands are ethical and where to buy sustainable fashion. I decided to create a long list of ethical brands that I personally researched for accuracy so you can safely shop in the knowledge that they’re doing the least amount of harm to Human and Planet alike. Naturally, it goes without […]
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