Fast fashion and mass consumption exists because big companies are able to push prices to extremely low levels for consumers. Whilst, of course, workers and the planet are paying the actual price. It means we […]
Tag: Fashion
The JWHF Style Challenge #2
One of my goals this year is to make the most of my existing wardrobe. To be more creative and to avoid buying new things. To appreciate what I have and to embrace slow fashion. […]
Sustainable footwear that last over time
I’ve stayed away from the January sales as part of my aim this year to not shop much. But I’ve got a list (within my conscious consumption guide for 2019) of things I want to […]
One of the most fun wardrobe weeks in ages
I’ve never taken part in a public style challenge before so wasn’t sure what I would think of it, but the JWHF Style Challenge turned out to be both fun and creative, and I truly […]
Fashioned from Nature: The V&A’s take on sustainable fashion
The Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) in London has most definitely stepped up its game over the last few years with an increasing number of interesting exhibitions that touches on subjects such as popular culture as […]
The complex issue of sustainable fabrics
Tencel, hemp, GOTS, Pinatex, and modal are only a few of the materials and certifications we’re reading about when it comes to sustainable fabrics. Innovative and natural materials that are increasingly being used in fashion, […]
Fashion Revolution and the quest for transparency
This is a very important week in the conscious fashion calendar. It’s Fashion Revolution Week, honouring the anniversary of the Rana Plaza disaster where 1,138 people were killed as the Rana Plaza factory collapsed. It’s […]
Renting our way to a sustainable wardrobe
The big flashy wardrobes filled with clothes we never have time to, or even want to, wear are on their way out. Over consumption is not just un-ethical and un-sustainable, but also not trendy anymore […]
Setting up a slow fashion challenge for the year
How do we best reach our goals? Are we disciplined enough to just self-monitor or do we need to also set ourselves challenges? I would probably say that even the super disciplined could do with […]
The modern approach to second hand shopping
Being a more conscious consumer means doing more research and asking questions before buying a product to see whether it fits your criteria based on things like ethical production, eco-friendly materials, and good quality. But […]