Sustainable fashion is often considered expensive – but what is a fair price? And if we are not paying what an item is worth, then who is paying for it across the supply chain? In the new episode of our podcast ‘Consciousness Beyond The Product’ we are discussing price transparency in fashion and how we …
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Price Transparency in Fashion
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Brexit’s Impact on the Fashion Industry
Brexit impacted the Fashion Industry in many ways – from supply chain disruption to logistical difficulties, brands and businesses were facing a huge amount of uncertainty since the UK left the European union. In our podcast episode about the impact that Brexit had on the UK fashion industry, we spoke to Tamara Cincik (Founder and …
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Material Innovation in Fashion
One of the most exciting aspects of fashion is how much innovation is currently happening. From new materials to technology projects: the industry is constantly changing and people are trying to figure out how to disrupt it. Material innovation in particular is an exciting field that’s continually evolving: from leather made out of mushrooms to …
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Sustainable Fashion for Children
Creating sustainable and ethically produced garments can be challenging. Creating sustainable garments for children can be even more tricky, especially considering the fact that they grow seven sizes in their first two years. How can you ensure to live a sustainable lifestyle while also bearing in mind that kids grow so rapidly? What solutions are …
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The Fashion Tech Tools of the Future
The pandemic definitely changed the behaviour of customers and the way we interact with fashion. Brands who have not previously had much of a digital presence, were forced to innovate and improvise and others who have been previously tech savvy, became even more experimental with digital tools and finding ways to connect with their customers …
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Fashion & Diversity behind the scenes
It is no secret that the fashion industry has a big issue when it comes to diversity. Whether that is racial diversity or representation of different body types. Particularly noticeable is also the lack of diversity behind the scenes when it comes to hair and makeup. A lot of times, (particularly caucasian) hair and makeup …
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Fashion’s impact on the Climate Crisis
It is no secret that the fashion industry has a massive impact on the environment and our planet. But who can we hold accountable for the damage? How much power do consumers really have and what can we do to drive change? It is important to acknowledge that although fashion is one of the main …
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Do you need to study Fashion to work in the industry?
While the fashion industry is one of the toughest to get into and you have to work really hard to achieve your goals, there is still an assumption that fashion degrees are easy to achieve and not challenging at all. But what role does university play in our industry and how is the image of [...] More -
What are Micro Communites?
Micro Communities are becoming increasingly popular. They serve as safe spaces, ways to meet like-minded people and to share information. But what exactly are micro communities? How do you become part of one and how do they operate? First and foremost, do not let the term ‘micro’ deceive you. Although this means that they’re usually [...] More -
The problem with unpaid Fashion Internships
The fashion industry as we know it wouldn’t exist without interns. It’s as simple as that. Unfortunately, over the years, it’s become a habit to not compensate interns for the work they’re doing, which is only one of many problems within fashion. Internships over the last few years have been primarily unpaid, which is something [...] More -
What is Sustainable Marketing?
Marketing is a vital part of every business strategy, no matter the industry. When it comes to sustainable businesses, it’s very important that their marketing strategy is different from a regular marketing strategy and mirrors the companies’ values accordingly. So what exactly is sustainable marketing? Sustainable marketing describes the promotion of ethical brands’ products, practices [...] More -
The Future of Fashion E-commerce
The pandemic has massively rewired the behaviour of consumers over the last few months: from a significant rise in online shopping to an increase in conscious consumption - this year has been unpredictable and challenging for a lot of brands. According to Bloomberg, Online Shopping and e-commerce demand in the UK surged by 16.2 percent [...] More