With fast fashion comes a throw-away culture that not only increases consumption, but decreases love for what we have. We don’t treasure our purchases the same way as we would if we had saved […]
Month: April 2016
Notes on Fashion Revolution Week
Today marks the anniversary of the Rana Plaza disaster where 1,133 garment workers died and another 2,500 were injured. It was the fourth largest industrial disaster in history so wasn’t the first and could still […]
Earth Day vs. urban greenery
Earth Day has since its beginning on 22 April in 1970 mobilised an environmental movement aiming to build a healthy, sustainable environment and address climate change. One could argue that all days should be earth […]
6 ethical coats & jackets for Spring
Spring is here but at least in London that doesn’t quite mean you don’t need layers anymore. You definitely still do. But if your winter coat is a bit too warm you might be in […]
Can making conscious choices be made easier?
Can we / companies / society make it easier for consumers to make conscious decisions? Yes. Hopefully. Horrific stories of inhumane conditions in garment factories, revelations of chemicals in the products we cover our skin […]
Slow Fashion – aesthetics meets ethics
Reading is such a lovely pastime. Either as a chance to immerse yourself into a different world created by an author with a creative mind, or as an opportunity to learn something new – about […]
Fashion Revolution: #whomademyclothes
Transparency is vital in any business. As consumers, it helps us understand, it helps us be curious and ask questions. Initially, when it comes to fashion, it tends to give us a bit of a […]