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6 Eco-Conscious Influencers on Their Best Sustainable Fashion Purchase

12 Brands Working On Making Our Wardrobes More Ethical

Tongoro: The Beyoncé-Approved Brand Spotlighting African Design

Alice Potts Turns Bodily Fluids Into Fashion

Back in June, fashion critic Sarah Mower posted a photo of some crystallised ballet pumps on her Instagram feed. "Just once in a hundred blue moons a

by Georgia Murray

9 Not-Ugly, Actually Very Chic Vegan Footwear Brands

You’d be forgiven if the words 'vegan shoes' conjure up images of clunky, ugly footwear (we’re not talking the trendy form of 'ugly' here). For a long

This Expert's Guide To Vintage Will Change The Way You Shop

When we talk about sustainable fashion, we often look to brands making new collections in ethical and eco-friendly ways. While production transparency,

by Georgia Murray

Here's Everything We Want From Fashion's Coolest Sustai...

Sustainable luxury fashion brand Maiyet has made its name by partnering with global artisans and advocating slow, fair and eco fashion. Having set a

by Georgia Murray

Why Do Fashion’s #MeToo Moments Keep Getting Swept Under The Rug?

Earlier this month, US news site Vox attempted to collate the name of every influential person accused publicly of sexual misconduct over the last 18

Here's What To Do With All The Stuff You've Bought & Ne...

When minimalist blogger Jessica Williams tells me about her years of binge shopping, I know exactly what she means. I too would get home from a long day's

by Sirena Bergman

Ostrich Feathers Might Be In, But Just How Ethical Are They?

Cardi B is taking Paris Fashion Week by storm. The "Bodak Yellow" rapper started the Spring Summer 19 show season in New York – sitting front row at Tom

by Charlotte Gush

An Expert's Guide To Making Your Wardrobe Sustainable

From denim’s colossal water waste to shunning leather in favour of vegan alternatives, via recycling fabric and buying secondhand, there’s an awful

by Georgia Murray

Is Stella McCartney The Queen Of Sustainability?

Recently, the idea of being self-made has been called into question. A sudden interest in the concept, which is rarely used to challenge powerful men,

by Landon Peoples

Greenpeace Reports The Fashion Industry Is (Finally!) Becoming Gr...

When it comes to the environment, we're already used to hearing catastrophic news. Pollution is killing more people than war and violence, plastic is

by Katja Schweitzberger

We Can’t Stop Fast Fashion Making Pride Collections – But We Must...

Pride is everywhere in 2018. E-v-e-r-y-w-h-e-r-e. Not 'pride' in its original, positive and political sense as a visible opposition to fear and shame, but

by Sadhbh O'Sullivan

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Fashion Brands Aren't Being Open & Honest With You

Fashion is beaten only by the oil industry for the tarnished crown of being the dirtiest industry in the world. In recent years, fashion’s impact –

No Longer Punk: Mohair Is Murder

When farm workers roughly shear the long wool from the backs of Angora goats, the goats scream. There’s something about how human they sound as they cry

by Charlotte Gush

These New Trainers Solve One Of The Worst Things About Trainers

We all watched Blue Planet II, so we all know how David Attenborough feels about the plastic in our oceans. (It goes without saying that if David's not

by Georgia Murray

Relax. Sustainable Fashion Is Easier Than You Think

Nobody can seem to agree on how to dress sustainably. Some people advocate for organic cotton and Fair Trade fashion, while others criticise how

by Alden Wicker

How Designers Are Perpetuating Fashion's Love Of Repurposing

When news broke that producing one T-shirt requires the amount of water a person drinks in two and a half years, I think most people had a come to Jesus

by Lars Petersen

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From Field & Factory To Shop Floor: The Journey Of Your Clothes

Could you say confidently where your clothes were made? No, me neither. The Topshop dress I’m wearing may say ‘Made in Morocco’ but it’s no secret

by Georgia Murray

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How Can You Actually Make The Fashion Industry More Responsible?

According to estimates, it takes around 1,800 gallons of water to grow enough cotton to produce just one pair of blue jeans. The 2013 collapse of the Rana

by Georgia Murray

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Why I Gave Up Fast Fashion (& How You Can, Too)

My mother made the decision to let me dress myself at the age of 3, in a Hawaiian-print Mickey Mouse shirt and clashing leggings. From then on, fashion

by Sophie Slater

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How Much Has Actually Changed 5 Years On From The Rana Plaza Coll...

“Who made my clothes?” It’s a simple question, but one which many brands are still reluctant to answer and many of us are too distracted or

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Is Fast Fashion A Class Issue?

"Don't let Zara and Uniqlo educate you on the price of a garment because that's not fashion. That's McDonald's.” With this one pithy comment, Virgil

by Tabi Jackson Gee

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Why Aren't Ethical Fashion Brands Catering To Plus-Size Women?

This article was originally published 27 April, 2017. Back in January of last year, Channel 4's Dispatches went undercover in clothes factories based in

by Sadhbh O'Sullivan

How To Tell If A Child Made Your Clothes

Word on the street is that brands are embracing sustainability. Some are going fur-free, too. Today, it's more common than ever to find round-ups of

by Landon Peoples

This V&A Show Will Change The Way You Think About Fashion Forever

Fashioned from Nature, the Victoria & Albert Museum's next big fashion exhibition, opens this weekend, inviting audiences to "trace the complex

by Georgia Murray

H&M's New Sustainable Collection Is The Best Yet

Today, H&M launches its Conscious Exclusive 2018 collection and, boy, are we thrilled. The pieces are more elevated than ever before, offering sumptuous

by Georgia Murray

Faux Fur: Good For Ethics, Bad For The Environment?

Anti-fur advocates have come a long way since the days of slinging red paint on the fluffy-clad fashion elite. Instead, they now count some key luxury

by Alden Wicker

This Size-Inclusive Lingerie Brand Is Rooted In Sustainability

Making environmentally conscious shopping decisions in today's retail landscape isn't as easy as it should be. With Earth Day, April 22, right around the