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  • 13November
    Fashion

    Why Do People Still Buy Fast Fashion

    There’s no argument: sustainable fashion is becoming trendy. In large part this is due to its increasing support by more and more famous faces. Even Kim Kardashian jumped on the bandwagon when she sported a second-hand dress previously worn by Marilyn Monroe at the 2022 Met Gala in a particularly eye-catching example of reusing vintage […]

  • 01October
    Fashion

    TALA Is Taking On The Sustainable Fashion Industry By Storm

    Founded by fitness entrepreneur Grace Beverley in 2018, with the aim to create sustainable styles without compromise, TALA has taken on the fashion industry by storm. With the brand expected to be worth almost $547 billion by 2024, it’s clear that they’re on a mission to change the way that consumers look at the fast […]

  • 26July
    Fashion

    HERMIT London: Recycling luxury bed linen

    HERMIT London is a sustainable fashion brand repurposing luxury hotel bed linen into unique, beautiful, and amazingly soft pyjamas.

  • 15July
    Fashion

    The Best 5 Sustainable Fashion Quotes

    Many influencers promote big clothing hauls, so it’s refreshing when somebody uses their platform to care for the planet.

  • 07July
    Fashion

    Top Tips for Avoiding Fast Fashion Trends

    Here are some of my top tips for dodging the trends and leading a more conscious lifestyle.

  • 04July
    Fashion

    4 Fave Depop Shops for this year’s Festival looks

    Here are the best shops on Depop right now for your festival looks this summer.

  • 20June
    Fashion

    H&M’s Cherish Waste Collection

    H&M’s Cherish Waste collection. Trousers and shirt in printed Naia™ Renew twill.

  • 16June
    Fashion

    Controversy over the eBay x Love Island Party

    There are many garments that can be bought on eBay. They may all be sustainable, but let’s be honest, they aren’t all gems.

  • 16June
    Fashion

    Mulberry’s First Ever Sustainable Leather Bag

    Mulberry are bringing sustainability into the world of luxury fashion with their Portobello Tote Bag.

  • 15June
    Fashion

    4 Fashion Brands Leading the Way in Sustainability

    An insight into four ethical fashion brands and how each of them are taking responsibility for their environmental and social impact

  • 13June
    Fashion

    Five Sustainable Activewear Brands to Look Out For

    When we think of activewear, often we think of synthetic fibres and materials which are not good for the environment or our bodies. But in the past few years, we have seen more and more sustainable activewear companies entering the market.

    We’ve rounded our top 5 to look out for when you need to purchase some new activewear pieces.

  • 11June
    Fashion

    Top Charity Shops in West London

    Royal Trinity Hospice, Portobello Road

  • 10June
    Fashion

    5 Facts About Fast Fashion Giant Missguided

    Missguided releases 1,000 new products on its website each week.

  • 10June
    Fashion

    The Evolution of Fashion

    Fashion throughout time

  • 07June
    Fashion

    PANGAIA: A Technological Disruption of ‘Fast-Fashion’

    PANGAIA: A Technological Disruption of ‘Fast-Fashion’

  • 06June
    Fashion

    Top 5 Must-Follow Sustainable Fashion Creators on Tik Tok

    Top 5 must-follow content creators on Tik Tok who are influencing the modern world on sustainable fashion.

  • 06June
    Fashion

    Love Island x eBay: Who Has Dressed the Islanders Over the Years?

    Their sales dramatically sky rocketed through collaborating with the UK’s favourite reality TV show.

  • 06June
    Fashion

    Missguided Recovers After Collapse

    After Missguided’s recovery, how can we bring down fast fashion brands that are mistreating our planet and people?

  • 06June
    Fashion

    Are Traditional “Folk” Clothes Sustainable?

    Folk clothes, “A sustainable fashion in timeless designs”

  • 05June
    Fashion

    A Testament of Love Veiled by Dolce & Gabbana’s Hate-filled History.

    A Gothic themed wedding or a PR stunt aimed to revive Dolce & Gabbana’s scorched reputation?

  • 04June
    Fashion

    Love Island Has Coupled Up With eBay, But What Will Its Real Impact Be?

    Love Island’s new fashion partnership with eBay has sent excited shockwaves worldwide. But when a show is tied to the commerce of influencers, how much of an authentic impact on sustainability can this new couple have?

  • 04June
    Fashion

    The Sustainable Wardrobe of a Royal

    Wearing the same outfit has never been more fashionable, thanks to the Royal Family.

  • 01June
    Fashion

    The Gentrification of Depop

    In recent years Depop has gained popularity as a sustainable way to shop for our favourite fashion pieces. The rise of the second-hand shopping platform across generation Z has lead to the question is Depop becoming gentrified?

  • 31May
    Fashion

    Sustainable Fashion of TV:

    These sustainable brands are making a convincing case for why using their eco-friendly clothing on TV can be just as fashionable as their fast fashion rivals.

  • 28May
    Fashion

    Five Sustainable Swimwear Brands for the Summer

    The summer season is nearly here, and if your beachwear needs an update, then these ethical and sustainable brands are ones to watch out for. There will be no £1 bikinis here, all of the brands selected put ethics and sustainability at the forefront of their business.

  • 25May
    Fashion

    Stella McCartney; On Success and Sustainability

    An insight into the designer and environmental activist, Stella McCartney and the success of her label.

  • 24May
    Fashion

    Sustainable Sojo App Receives Top Investment

    Sojo app encourages circular fashion, one alteration at a time, and has now secured £1.8 million in pre-seed funding.

  • 24May
    Fashion

    Why Is Fast Fashion The Easier Option?

    Fast fashion garment workers

  • 23May
    Fashion

    4 Brands Furthering the Conversation Around Mental Health Awareness

    Four clothing brands furthering the conversation around mental health.

  • 21May
    Fashion

    The History of Hippy Fashion Style

    Hippy style then and now

  • 20May
    Fashion

    Confessions of an Ex-Shopaholic. How To Solve The ‘I don’t have anything to wear’ Problem.

    We all know the ‘I don’t have anything to wear’ problem far too well; it’s time to put that to an end.

  • 20May
    Fashion

    Why Doesn’t Sustainability Go Out of Style?

    The sustainability is going to be the best form in fashion trends, just because you can stay fashionable and saving the world, at the same time.

  • 18May
    Fashion

    Met Gala Through the Looking Glass

    Image Courtesy of The New York Times Culture, Body Positivity and Sustainability. How does the largest event in fashion history track the changes that made fashion contemporary? The Annual Met Gala is confidently the largest event in fashion to date. It is a platform for each designer and fashion house to test and present their […]

  • 17May
    Fashion

    Australian Fashion Week 2022; Aboriginal Sustainability

    Western designers can look to Aboriginal designers for inspiration on how to be more ethical and sustainable,

  • 12May
    Fashion

    Gucci Strides Towards Cryptocurrencies

    Selected Gucci stores across the US will start accepting digital currencies as official payment.

  • 12May
    Fashion

    5 Celebrities Leading The Way Towards A More Sustainable Fashion Future

    A round-up of some of your favourite A-List celebs who are leading the way towards a more sustainable fashion future.

  • 09May
    Fashion

    4 Things We Learnt from the Met Gala 2022

    How celebrities dressed this year has taught us more than we could imagine about how fashion is shaping alongside the climate change crisis.

  • 05May
    Fashion

    3 Simple Ways To Make Clothes Last Longer

    Everything you need to know about how to make the most out of your clothes, whilst doing good for the planet in the process.

  • 05May
    Fashion

    Does the Future of Fashion Contain both Digital and Physical fashion?

    Everything you need to know about how to make the most out of your clothes, whilst doing good for the planet in the process.

  • 04May
    Fashion

    Best Quotes at the Met Gala 2022

    The Met Gala 2022 was an extraordinary one and many celebrities came out with meaningful messages.

  • 04May
    Fashion

    The Rebirth of Vintage Fashion: the Met Gala 2022

    Dressing eco-consciously is now rewarded even more than ever, so we are looking forward to celebrities taking the step towards sustainability.

  • 04May
    Fashion

    The Rebirth of Vintage Fashion: the Met Gala 2022

    Dressing eco-consciously is now rewarded even more than ever, so we are looking forward to celebrities taking the step towards sustainability.

  • 03May
    Fashion

    Met Gala 2022; Billie Eilish and Upcycling

    Billie Eilish opted for an eco-conscious look this MET Gala 2022 with an upcycled Gucci gown.

  • 03May
    Fashion

    EvoluSHIEN and Greenwashing

    Therefore, the EvoluSHEIN products can and will never be sustainable, as long as Shein mass produces on this scale.

  • 14April
    Fashion

    Reversible Fashion

    Two outfits in one; why aren’t all garments reversible?

  • 05April
    Fashion

    Shash

    Timeless wardrobe staples that every woman needs.

  • 05April
    Fashion

    Shash

    Timeless wardrobe staples that every woman needs.

  • 03April
    Fashion

    Carolina Wong

    Carolina Wong in the world of sustainable jewellery.

  • 03April
    Fashion

    Carolina Wong

    Carolina Wong in the world of sustainable jewellery.

  • 02April
    Fashion

    Shoop Shoop

    The wonderful world of Ski Outfit Rentals.

  • 01April
    Fashion

    WAySTEad

    In conversation with WAySTEaD, a brand transforming waste into fashion.

  • 01April
    Fashion

    Microplastics and Fleece

    What are microplastics, how are they in fleece and what can we do to help the situation?

  • 01April
    Fashion

    Microplastics and Fleece

    What are microplastics, how are they in fleece and what can we do to help the situation?

  • 25March
    Fashion

    Issue 007 — Editor’s Letter

    As I sit here writing this, I can’t help but feel excited for this year and what’s to come. It seems that we have finally seen the tail end of the pandemic, that was a tough time for any of us to go through let alone start the new decade that way. What we thought […]

  • 17March
    Fashion

    In Conversation with Slow Garments

    Sustainable can be sexy and Slow Garments brings people and the planet to the front of our minds.

  • 17March
    Fashion

    In Conversation with Slow Garments

    Sustainable can be sexy and Slow Garments brings people and the planet to the front of our minds.

  • 03March
    Fashion

    Raven + Lily

    Discover sustainable, elegant and handcrafted accessories and homeware by Raven + Lily.

  • 19February
    Fashion

    Cactus Leather

    Leather is a controversial topic, but what if a vegan, plastic-free alternative was available. Introducing Desserto’s leather made from cacti plants, one of the best innovations in sustainable fashion.

  • 19February
    Fashion

    Cactus Leather

    Leather is a controversial topic, but what if a vegan, plastic-free alternative was available. Introducing Desserto’s leather made from cacti plants, one of the best innovations in sustainable fashion.

  • 17February
    Fashion

    5 Must-Read Sustainable Fashion Books

    5 must-read books about sustainability in fashion.

  • 07February
    Fashion

    The Best Short Fashion[ish] Films You Can Watch Right Now

    It's evident that a fashion film by definition today is far beyond a commercial which it has been for so long. Now, they are becoming another layer of self-expression. Another medium to explore. another way to explore the combination of film, art, fashion, society and politics.

  • 04February
    Fashion

    Nuw Clothes Swap

    The clothes swap app dying to be on your home screen.

  • 02February
    Fashion

    Nuw Clothes Swap

    The clothes swap app dying to be on your home screen.

  • 26January
    Fashion

    The Ultimate Guide to Ethical Jewellery

    Your ultimate guide to some of the best ethical and sustainable jewellery brands.

  • 24January
    Fashion

    E.L.V Denim

    E.L.V Denim - A zero-waste, sustainable clothing and accessories brand in the heart of East London.

  • 19January
    Fashion

    Ella Palm

    Jewellery gifting can be a tricky landscape to navigate unless you invest in jewellery that delivers on quality and isn’t just a pretty object. Ella Palm jewellery is everything you could want to celebrate a special occasion. From design to their slow fashion practices making Ella Palm jewellery, not just a present but one that […]

  • 18January
    Fashion

    Sustainable Lingerie

    There may be many ways you are trying to become sustainable in your fashion choices, but have you considered the least obvious; your lingerie.

    Fashion houses making lingerie rely primarily on organic fabrics, eschew dyes and chemicals whilst aiming to send zero textile waste to landfills. When you buy a product, you accept its whole life-cycle. Since all women and bra-wearers own lingerie, and everyone owns underwear, sustainable underwear/lingerie can significantly impact a greener world.

  • 18January
    Fashion

    KETEVANNA

    Mother-daughter duo Ketevan and Anna are leading the way in the ethical fashion space, with their brand KETEVANNA. A unique bond between the expertise of a mum and the creative direction of her daughter, with a single purpose – “the use the power of fashion to create opportunities for as many women as possible”. To […]

  • 17January
    Fashion

    Dress For The World You Want

    Slow fashion that does not compromise on style. London based social enterprise Birdsong produce their eye-catching collections and wardrobe staples all made-to-order, in protest against the fast nature of the fashion industry. Designed for remarkable women but also made by them. “We know that women want more from their wardrobe but the world of ethical […]

  • 16January
    Fashion

    Icelandic Jewels

    Since their launch in 1999 in Reykjavík, award-winning Icelandic jewellery brand Aurum by Guðbjörg is a company that has consistently demonstrated high standards of environmental responsibility, community involvement and integrity. More than just a name, it is a philosophy: it stands for Ambition, Understanding, Responsibility, Unity and Mindfulness. Founder and designer Guðbjörg’s ethos is based […]

  • 15January
    Fashion

    VERLINNE

    We are a small sustainable fashion brand based in Transylvania, Romania. Our aim is to create long lasting, high quality, comfortable, sustainable and thoughtfully made clothes for women seeking intentional and authentic living. To continue reading click here

  • 14January
    Fashion

    No Barriers

    We caught up with founder Clare of Confident Tiger, a brand with no barriers that celebrate your body! To continue reading click here

  • 13January
    Fashion

    Cuitu

    The female-founded fashion brand creating modern accessories for urban nomads. Cuitu was created with the purpose of developing the most sustainable practices to produce ready-to-wear fashion. To continue reading click here

  • 12January
    Fashion

    Ingemarsson

    Robert Ingemarsson founded the brand in 2017 as an antidote to fast fashion and to provide an affordable option in the sustainable fashion space. To continue reading click here

  • 11January
    Fashion

    Lillicoco

    Buying pre-loved jewellery is a guilt-free way to accessorise. There tends to be a lack of transparency around mining practices, from unsanitary working conditions to illegal mines and low wages. Therefore, for those wanting to reduce their impact on the planet, reusing gemstones that have already been extracted reduces the demand for newly mines metals. […]

  • 10January
    Fashion

    Má + Lin

    Founded in 2021, Má + Lin, a combination of the Chinese and French names for ” linen” is inspired by the big slow down during the pandemic and endeavours to play a part in the “slow fashion” revolution.. To continue reading click here.

  • 07January
    Fashion

    Empowering the Contemporary Woman

    Inspired by conversations with working women The Array is dedicated to empowering contemporary women through their collections, which are designed by research and every garment is crafted to be as beautiful as it is functional. To continue reading this article click here

  • 06January
    Fashion

    Plant Faced

    Stylish, bold, and conscious, UK brand Plant Faced is representing a new and innovative movement. “We are the global lovechild of fashion, design, art, music, skate, surf, street, tattoo culture, and a plant-based, cruelty-free lifestyle. We are streetwear minus the sweatshop.” The 100% ethical, cruelty-free clothing range aims to spread messages and start conversations. To […]

  • 05January
    Fashion

    Conceptual Sportswear, Sample-cm

    Sample-cm is a conceptual sportswear label created in 2015 in berlin by the French designer Margot Charbonnier with a dual background in sociology and fashion. To read the full article click here

  • 04January
    Fashion

    Gun Ainm

    Streetwear made with a difference. The UK based brand focuses on luxury streetwear that supports artists. GUN AINM was founded by Glasgow based couple Ella d’Aguilar and Cam Friell. The idea is to showcase talented, independent artists through a different medium – streetwear. To continue reading click here

  • 02January
    Fashion

    Future Vision

    Sunglasses, a true style essential, they may be a small accessory, but they have a large impact. A great pair can instantly elevate your outfit and look, with the best pairs boosting your mood too. To continue reading click here.

  • 01January
    Fashion

    Keep the Cycle Going

    Circular fashion is a system that considers the lifecycle of clothing items at every step of the process. The final steps in the circular fashion model are crucial: reuse and recycle. While we are all familiar with the selling on Depop, Ebay or donating to charity shops, what would it be like if we could […]

  • 30December
    Fashion

    Isla Risa

    Amid the pandemic last year, we saw some amazing companies, businesses, and brands emerge, Isla Risa was one of them. Founder Emma Garner after she had found herself furloughed, living with her parents in her childhood home in the countryside, and with ample time on her hands. Not one to sit around and do nothing, […]

  • 29December
    Fashion

    Fanfare

    The sustainable fashion house that is tackling fashion’s waste crisis. Fanfare Label is a circular clothing brand changing the way people buy, wear & consume clothing. The Award-Winning clothing brand was launched in 2018 by Esther Knight. Offering a simple solution to fashions complex problems. To continue reading click here.

  • 28December
    Fashion

    No More

    NO MORE is urban jewellery for everyone! Created out of a passion for handcrafting timeless jewellery pieces with an attention to sustainability and quality. Founders Goda and Gintville left their careers to pursue their dream of expressing themselves through the art of jewellery making. The goal is to counter wasteful fast-fashion brands by insisting that […]

  • 23December
    Fashion

    The Rotation

    Melanie like many of us has a crazy love for clothes, from which her business Curate & Rotate was born. On a trip to LA in 2015 she soon realised her love of fashion translated to an obsession for preloved clothing. Often finding the pieces she wanted to buy unaffordable until discovering the new pathway […]

  • 22December
    Fashion

    Boots, Boots, Boots!

    Nothing gets us excited about AW style quite like a pair of new winter boots. To read this article for free click here.

  • 21December
    Fashion

    Sabinna

    What does conscious consumption mean? At SABINNA they focus on teaching what conscious consumption means, by making and selling their sustainable fashion and experiences through an educational approach. Founded by double-immigrant Sabinna Rachimova. To continue reading click here.

  • 18December
    Fashion

    Tight Knit

    Shopping local and supporting small is always a sustainable way to invest in your wardrobe. So, upon discovering that naïve knitwear was a South London-based brand, created by Cat, we had to find out more. Cat tells us hows she’s always been drawn to traditional craft techniques, which are by nature inherently sustainable.  To continue […]

  • 15December
    Fashion

    Mending Through the Ages

    Our grandparents mended and darned, so what’s stopping us?

  • 15December
    Fashion

    Mending Through the Ages

    Our grandparents mended and darned, so what’s stopping us?

  • 09December
    Fashion

    Guest Blog: Our Journey From Activists to Entrepreneurs

    The story of two activists who have made a name for themselves within the sustainable fashion industry.

  • 09December
    Fashion

    Guest Blog: Our Journey From Activists to Entrepreneurs

    The story of two activists who have made a name for themselves within the sustainable fashion industry.

  • 05December
    Fashion

    What are Deadstock Fabrics?

    A look behind the fabric used by sustainable fashion brands and designers around the world.

  • 05December
    Fashion

    What are Deadstock Fabrics?

    A look behind the fabric used by sustainable fashion brands and designers around the world.

  • 02December
    Fashion

    Is Gaming Fashion the Next Step for the Sustainable Fashion Market to Conquer?

    Gaming and High fashion seem like opposite concepts but could fashion within the gaming market offer a sustainable solution to fast fashion? 

  • 01December
    Fashion

    Is Gaming Fashion the Next Step for the Sustainable Fashion Market to Conquer?

    Gaming and High fashion seem like opposite concepts but could fashion within the gaming market offer a sustainable solution to fast fashion? 

  • 29November
    Fashion

    In Conversation with Miriam’s Collection

    The unique collection of bags looking to connect people around the world with “love letters”.

  • 27November
    Fashion

    The Circular Supply Chain

    The future of the fashion industry in the hands of designers to implement a circular fashion model.

  • 23November
    Fashion

    In Conversation with Nunchi

    The eco-conscious POC-owned brand looking to make a positive impact in the jewelry industry.

  • 23November
    Fashion

    In Conversation with Nunchi

    The eco-conscious POC-owned brand looking to make a positive impact in the jewelry industry.

  • 17November
    Fashion

    50 pieces, 50 Creators, Endless Innovation

    Paving the way of sustainable digital fashion - the fashion house The Fabricant Studio have created a new collection which allows users to interact and design their own virtual outfits.

  • 16November
    Fashion

    In Conversation with Tabby Bunyan, the founder of re_considered

    After starting the upcycling business during the first lockdown, re_considered has grown immensely insofar as recently being recommended by Vogue. Read along to discover the process of upcycling and how to update your wardrobe whilst helping the environment.

  • 10November
    Fashion

    What is Lyocell?

    Lyocell is a fantastically innovative closed-loop process which turns wood chips into fibers for clothing garments.

  • 03November
    Fashion

    Hack Your Closet

    Hack Your Closet is a Swedish-based startup that is disrupting the clothing industry at large. It is a rental clothing service that allows customers to rent clothes on a monthly basis.

  • 28October
    Fashion

    Beyond Retro x Sojo App

    The U.K’s largest vintage retailer has partnered up with Sojo, an alterations app.

  • 19October
    Fashion

    Water Usage in Textiles

    How does the production of each fiber contribute towards the invisible water crisis?

  • 12October
    Fashion

    Teran Conde Paris

    The Parisian fashion label making beautiful one of a kind reversible pieces.

  • 05October
    Fashion

    Primark Pledges to Become 100% Sustainable

    The notorious fast fashion brand are looking to turn themselves around.

  • 24September
    Fashion

    How Sustainable is Bamboo Fabric?

    Bamboo fabric is considered to be a more sustainable alternative to cotton, but how sustainable actually is bamboo fabric?

  • 22September
    Fashion

    OBLIVIOUS?

    The eco-conscious brand looking to spike our curiosity one question at a time.

  • 22September
    Fashion

    OBLIVIOUS?

    The eco-conscious brand looking to spike our curiosity one question at a time.

  • 20September
    Fashion

    Levi’s x Naomi Osaka

    The Naomi Osaka x Levi’s collection is an exclusive line of upcycled denim that’s been designed by Osaka and the creative team at Levi’s.

  • 17September
    Fashion

    Bangladesh Accord

    Fighters for equity within the fashion space can rejoice — The Bangladesh Accord has not only been renewed, but now also expanded into new countries.

  • 12September
    Fashion

    The UN Alliance for Sustainable Fashion

    The UN Alliance for Sustainable Fashion is an intiative that was founded in 2019 to specifically target the fast fashion industry and align the industry with the Sustainable Development Goals.

  • 08September
    Fashion

    Girlfriend Collective

    The brand turning post-consumer plastic bottles into high quality activewear.

  • 06September
    Fashion

    Ecosia x Tees4Trees

    Ecosia has branched out into the fashion space by launching its first-ever t-shirt fashion collection called Tees4Trees.

  • 05September
    Fashion

    SukkhaCitta

    SukkhaCitta is an Indonesian slow fashion brand that is 100% committed to sustainable and ethical production of clothing. All clothes are handmade by local indigenous women and their fabrics and dyes are locally sourced. Denica Flesch, founder, is devoted to bringing recognition to the commonly exploited women in the textiles industry and empowering them through SukkhaCitta.

  • 04September
    Fashion

    Classic, Comfortable and Conscious Footwear.

    Classic timeless footwear that is comfortable and conscious is what creative director and founder Marre Mujis built her brand around. Essen launched in response to the fast-fashion industry, “I’ve always loved the fashion industry, but I grew increasingly frustrated and creatively exhausted by the relentless cycles and seasons and endless pursuit of newness. I craved […]

  • 03September
    Fashion

    The Good on You app

    The ethics comparison app exposing the fashion industry.

  • 27August
    Fashion

    Empowering Women with KÍLÉNTÁR

    We finally got to nail down Michelle Adepoju an old friend and now founder and designer of KÍLÉNTÁR, a brand reinventing the African Fashion space with a modern approach. After so long it was truly lovely to catch up and hear all about Michelle’s amazing travels across Africa to source the perfect materials and ways […]

  • 25August
    Fashion

    Pala

    The sunglasses brand giving back to communities in Africa.

  • 25August
    Fashion

    Generation Rent

    We rent our homes, cars, phones and more so why not our clothes? It’s no secret that we are a wear-it-once society, that needs to be seen in the latest trends. Our buying habits are ruining our environment and the planet. Throwing away wearable clothes as they are not on trend anymore, but that’s not […]

  • 24August
    Fashion

    A Journey from Fast to Slow Fashion

    Clare Lewis founded Retold Vintage after over a decade in the fast fashion industry, re-igniting her passion for vintage in 2018 and then transitioning into the second-hand sector, creating Retold.   “I was going through a period of change in my consumer values (I had just left a job spanning 14 years working for a […]

  • 21August
    Fashion

    Fast Fashion is Polluting Africa’s Rivers

    The fashion industry is turning Lesotho’s rivers blue and bleach-like.

  • 20August
    Fashion

    Discovering By Megan Crosby

    Immerging from the UK is By Megan Crosby, a slow made-to-order fashion brand that has taken Instagram by storm since 2019. Bold, bright, and beautiful garments cover the IG page, worn by a delightfully diverse range of models, truly appealing to all who visit.   The brand’s ethos is to create items for fashion-loving women […]

  • 19August
    Fashion

    Changing Women’s Swimwear

    For decades, swimsuits have been made from polyester, which is non-biodegradable, bad for the skin, and releases bad plastic-based microfibers into the water. NATASHA TONIĆ launched intending to change women’s swimwear for the better, using hemp fiber.   NATASHA TONIĆ swimwear is based around natural hemp fiber that is anti-microbial, UV resistant, durable, and a […]

  • 18August
    Fashion

    Issue 005

    This is our August issue showcasing all things summer and new, although summer may not be the same as normal, the days are longer and the weather is warmer, the urge to get dressed up and go outside is back. Things are starting to get back to how they should be, restrictions are lifting, and […]

  • 18August
    Fashion

    Recycling in Prato

    A small town in Italy, Prato, has revolutionised fabric recycling and created sustainable alternatives for fashion brands.

  • 16August
    Fashion

    Ocean Project

    The Ocean Project, at its core, is a company driven by a mission to make a notable difference within the ecosystems of our world’s oceans. 

  • 12August
    Fashion

    Sustainable Fashion Week

    Sustainable Fashion Week is taking place between 11-19 September 2021 is the first fashion week of its kind.

  • 10August
    Fashion

    The Rise of Greenwashing

    A new report finds that 59% of green claims made by U.K. and European fashion labels are misleading.

  • 06August
    Fashion

    Amelia Windsor

    The sustainable royal supporting slow fashion.

  • 04August
    Fashion

    Latitude

    Latitude is a first-of-its-kind company that is pioneering the future of the lab grown diamond industry, their story is just beginning.

  • 02August
    Fashion

    Minuit sur Terre

    The French brand pioneering leather made from food industry waste.

  • 30June
    Fashion

    REPREVE Our Ocean

    Primark, the global and famed fast-fashion retailer based in Ireland, has worked extensively over the last few years to push its sustainable ‘Primark Cares’ collection—which most recently, worked to introduce skinny jeans that were developed in collaboration with material innovators Unifi, Inc and its REPREVE Our Ocean® fiber.

  • 27June
    Fashion

    VERDI

    VERDI, the Colombia-based sustainable fashion brand behind some of the most luxurious handbags in the world, recently debuted a limited-edition VERDI PRIDE bag in honor of Pride Month.

  • 23June
    Fashion

    Saudi 100

    In an effort to help empower local brands within the greater fashion and garment industry, Saudi Arabia has announced a special initiative called the Saudi 100—a program crafted to support designers and provide them with the necessary resources to take their ideas and companies to the next level.

  • 19June
    Fashion

    Bebe Rexha

    Two-time Grammy-nominated artist, Bebe Rexha, has partnered with Adore Me on the lingerie brand’s first-ever celebrity capsule collection. The exclusive collection aims to encourage women around the world to embrace and spread body positivity through inclusive sizes and styles.

  • 16June
    Fashion

    LVMH x UNESCO

    LVMH, a partner of the UNESCO MAB (Man and the Biosphere) program, announced the launch of its latest joint project that’s intended to combat deforestation issues which are currently plaguing the Amazon. 

  • 09June
    Fashion

    Global Fashion Group

    Global Fashion Group recently announced it success in becoming the first major e-commerce fashion and lifestyle retailer in its respect markets to announce full carbon neutrality and use of 100% renewable energy across all of its fulfillment centers.

  • 08June
    Fashion

    5 need-to-know Queer Brands that are leading the way in Sustainability

    To celebrate the start of pride month we at Contemporary Fashion wanted to highlight some of the amazing LGBTQIA+ brands that are leading the way in sustainability. Looking at designers and brands who are breaking down gender binaries, creating pieces for the full spectrum of gender, size and ability.     Image via @offical_rebrand Instagram […]

  • 29May
    Fashion

    Fashionable Algae

    Researchers at the University of Rochester have developed a bio-garment made from algae which can address the negative environmental effects brought forth by the fashion industry.

  • 29May
    Fashion

    Naja Lingerie

    Gina Rodriguez’s lingerie company, Naja, uses eco-conscious fabrics to empower women worldwide and provide them with the resources to become “microentrepreneurs.”

  • 19May
    Fashion

    Maggie Marilyn

    When it comes to sustainable fashion Maggie Hewitt of Maggie Marilyn knows exactly what she’s doing. She has dedicated her entire career to changing the industry for the better. Growing up in a rural, coastal region of New Zealand, Maggie Hewitt’s appreciation for and desire to protect our natural world was intrinsically engrained. Read more…

  • 16May
    Fashion

    Bite Studios

    Swedish-based luxury womenswear label BITE is on a mission to create uncompromisingly sustainable yet thoughtfully designed clothes. Each piece is handcrafted and painstakingly tailored to ensure the perfect fit. Founders William Lundgren and Veronika Kant wanted to create a label that by true actions could set the tone for how sustainable fashion should look and […]

  • 15May
    Fashion

    PayHer Campaign

    The #PayHer initiative is a campaign which aims to highlight the work done through the PayUp Fashion coalition, including the 7 Actions being demanded from 40 major brands.

  • 15May
    Fashion

    Genusee Eyewear

    Genusee Eyewear is turning plastic water bottles into stylish eyeglass frames that are as chic as they are sustainable. The company achieves this through transitioning the surplus of Flint’s plastic waste into “closed loop eyewear.”

  • 14May
    Fashion

    Bethany Williams

    Bethany Williams is a UK-based menswear designer, humanitarian, and artist with a mission to create a positive social and environmental change in the world. Since launching in 2017 the label has grown exponentially, gaining recognition from individuals such as Anna Wintour and Nicolas Ghesquière for her work with homeless shelters, food banks, and recycled garments […]

  • 11May
    Fashion

    Boyish

    Photographer – Ali Mitton “Boyish is a collection of sustainable, carbon neutral women’s apparel founded by California native, Jordan Nodarse. Boyish focuses on product quality, fit, and authentic washes to create styles reminiscent of your favourite pair of vintage jeans with an updated, fresh design and feminine fit.” Read more…

  • 07May
    Fashion

    Maisie Williams

    Former Game of Thrones star and Emmy-nominated actress, Maisie Williams, has joined H&M as the brand’s first Global Sustainability Ambassador.

  • 06May
    Fashion

    Troo

    When thinking of sustainable underwear, the big cotton ‘Bridget Jones knickers’ comes to mind (which is completely fine if that’s your thing), however, you don’t often think that sexy and sustainable coincide. We have discovered the ultimate responsible lingerie brand that is also stylish and sexy. Meet Troo, founded by South African-born sisters Nic and […]

  • 05May
    Fashion

    Responsible Loungewear

    Set from Christy Dawn Last year was most definitely the year of wearing loungewear, our trusty tracksuits and sweats saw us through months of social-distancing restrictions, national lockdowns and working from home. It goes without saying that we are all still loungewear obsessed, not yet ready to give up our cosy outfits. Which leads us […]

  • 04May
    Fashion

    Baum und Pferdgarten

    The Danish brand was established in Copenhagen in 1999 by Rikke Baumgarten & Helle Hestehave, after they had graduated from the Royal Danish Academy of Design, where they began their creative partnership. The name Baum und Pferdgarten was created as a light-hearted interplay between their surnames, and it reflects their playful dichotomy, which is echoed […]

  • 02May
    Fashion

    Bleusalt

    Bleusalt truly embodies the natural beauty of Malibu, and the laid-back Californian lifestyle, seen on the likes of Gigi Hadid, Cindy Crawford, and Sofia Richie. Founder and designer Lyndie Benson creates collections of season-less elevated basics, inspired by her surroundings the natural beauty of Malibu. She cares deeply about our ocean and planet and created […]

  • 29April
    Fashion

    Birds

    As we are approaching the sunshine season it’s vital, to find stylish yet sustainable sunglasses to wear, with Bird we have found exactly that. Founded in 2017 by a family of creatives, three brothers Ed, Lawrence, and Paul each with different interests collaborated on a venture combining business, design, and social purpose. The brothers saw […]

  • 28April
    Fashion

    BOTTLETOP

    BOTTLETOP is sustainable fashion at its finest, the British luxury brand is renowned for its distinctive chain mail bags, crafted from recycled metal ring pulls. When co-founders Cameron Saul and Oliver Wayman launched BOTTLETOP they had a mission to empower people and our planet through sustainable design and creative culture. Read more….

  • 10April
    Fashion

    20 Sustainable Dresses You Need This Spring!

    We are just days away from finally being able to have in-person social interactions, venturing outside our houses, and re-entering society. With all these new social plans comes the need for a whole new dress code, the sustainable spring dress.   From the 12th of March here in the UK we can finally head to outdoor […]

  • 25March
    Fashion

    The Lullaby Club

    Mother-daughter duo Kevina and Marisa understand the need for mindfully designed pieces which protect Mother Earth

  • 25March
    Fashion

    AKS Mathur

    There’s something beautiful about the mixing of textures and patterns, something designer Aks Mathur does impeccably

  • 25March
    Fashion

    Pure Free Spirit

    Female-founded brand Pure Free Spirit creates artistic and eco-friendly leggings

  • 25March
    Fashion

    Honeymoon

    Brooklyn-based jewellery brand Honeymoon, will truly make you feel nostalgic for your youth

  • 25March
    Fashion

    Panareha

    Leading the way for men’s sustainable summer wear is Lisbon- based, lifestyle and fashion brand Panareha

  • 25March
    Fashion

    Elise St. Espirit

    Thrifted fashion and conscious lifestyle choices with Boston-based influencer Elise St. Espirit

  • 25March
    Fashion

    Kingdom of WOW

    It’s about finding your hygge. Sustainable and ethical footwear

  • 25March
    Fashion

    Valentina Karellas

    London may finally have an antidote to fast fashion - Valentina Karellas.

  • 25March
    Fashion

    Lalo Bags

    Designed in London and created in Oaxaca Lalo bags are made of 100% recycled plastic.

  • 23March
    Fashion

    Tradition and Folklore Fashion: Doussou Traoré

    A story of tradition and folklore is portrayed in Doussou Traoré’s SS21 collection entitled “The Unwritten Tale”.

  • 23March
    Fashion

    Psychic Outlaw

    Sustainable shopping and conscious consuming doesn’t have to feel sensible and full of neutral tones

  • 23March
    Fashion

    Upcycle with Jing

    Beautifully intricate pieces created from plastic. Jing Wang, Founder of Upcycle with Jing..

  • 18March
    Fashion

    STUDIO CLANDESTIN

    Inventive spirit, artisanal know-how, and the plasticity of contemporary art - STUDIO CLANDESTIN.

  • 18March
    Fashion

    FEMPONIQ

    We spoke to the empowering womenswear brand FEMPONIQ discussing all things fashion and sustainability.

  • 23December
    Fashion

    Momoc Shoes

    Momoc shoes are ethically handmade in Elda, a Spanish city in the Valencian community

  • 23December
    Fashion

    Delayne Dixon

    Straight out of their Vancouver studio, each piece from Delayne Dixon is sustainably handmade-to-order!

  • 23December
    Fashion

    The Small House

    Small House - carefully chosen artisan products that are both useful and beautiful, for the home, body and lifestyle

  • 23December
    Fashion

    Lalipop

    Sustainable atelier, Lalipop Design breaks away from the tradition of mass-production

  • 23December
    Fashion

    Studio .K

    The earth-loving, ethical and eco-friendly Swedish yoga brand Studio.K

  • 23December
    Fashion

    Vildnis

    VILDNIS have made it their mission to make sustainable fashion the norm, of course without compromising on style.

  • 23December
    Fashion

    Little Dune

    We have found that The Little Dune shop has an amazing range of curated conscious homeware and clothing.

  • 23December
    Fashion

    ATU Body Couture

    ATU Body Couture produce key pieces which are must-have in any wardrobe.

  • 23December
    Fashion

    Jade Finnie

    26-Year Old Coventry Based Jade Finnie Discusses The Importance Of Conscious Fashion And Consuming Choices

  • 23December
    Fashion

    The Ethical Party Edit

    The Ethical Party Edit, Curated by us for you!

  • 23December
    Fashion

    Contempo-rary Fashion Ethical Gift Guide

    We share with you some of our favorite sustainable and ethical gifts.

  • 18December
    Fashion

    SIZ

    Good design alone, was just not enough in this climate, collections needed to always have sustainability in mind

  • 18December
    Fashion

    Wear the Future

    We spoke with Annabelle Azadé,Annabelle Azadé, the founder of ‘Wear the Future’

  • 11October
    Fashion

    georgi vintage

    Georgi Vintage - Vintage is responsible fashion

  • 11October
    Fashion

    KOMODO

    KOMODO - The Original Ethical Brand Since ‘88

  • 11October
    Fashion

    Everpress

    East London Everpress: a creative collective focused on a sustainable and ethical path for the future of fashion.

  • 11October
    Fashion

    With Nothing Underneath

    A slow fashion brand with sustainability at its core.