Not So Fab-letics: How Fabletics’ Lack Of Transparency Is Leading To Dangerous Working Conditions
Following a worker abuse scandal in one Fabletics factory, has Kate Hudson’s activewear empire improved its treatment of workers or environmental credentials?
What to Expect from Fashion Rental in 2023
2022 was an up-and-down year for fashion rental. Dedicated platforms, brands, retailers and even media groups offering rental have been riding a post-pandemic wave of parties, weddings and nights out, cashing in on the sector predicted to be worth over $2 billion by 2025.
How to Stop Yourself From Mindlessly Buying Clothes
Shopping purely as a source of entertainment does not make us happy. Here's how to make better choices with your purchases
Do Sustainable Sequins Exist?
There’s no denying that sequins are synonymous with the holiday season. While they’re undoubtedly a surefire way to add a festive sparkle to your wardrobe, what impact are sequins having on the planet?
Capsule Dressing Doesn't Have To Look The Same For Everyone
Want to streamline your look but hate minimalism? Here's how to reimagine the capsule wardrobe.
How To Revamp Your Wardrobe Without Buying Anything New
Stuck in a rut? A sustainable fashion stylist could help you rediscover your personal style.
Stats About Fashion's Global Impact are Wrong – Here's Why
Misinformation and fake news are undermining fashion’s sustainability progress.
Who Gets To Be a Fashion Activist?
Two camps have emerged within the sustainability movement: those who look to business as an ally, and those who see it as the enemy.
Can A Shopping Detox Reset Your Relationship With Fashion?
From Secondhand September to the No New Clothes challenge, consumers are trying to change their habits by going cold turkey on clothes.
Patagonia's Bold Move Sets A Precedent For Fashion Moguls Everywhere
The brand's founder has donated his company to two environmental organisations
Unpicking Fashion's Supply Chain Tiers & Their Risks
Holding together the fashion industry is an intricate network of actors that span the globe. The complexity of fashion’s supply chains can’t be underestimated — a single product can involve potentially dozens of suppliers, from raw material producers, processors, and assemblers, to certifying bodies, logistics providers and retail outlets, before it reaches the end consumer.
From 30 wears to 30 years: How Long Should Our Clothes Last?
For years, the benchmark for buying a new purchase has been a minimum of 30 wears, but is this enough?
Teatum Jones: a Zero Waste Mission at GFW22
Catherine Teatum, one half of London brand Teatum Jones, sits down at GFW22 to discuss their mission to become a zero-waste company, creating beautiful clothing from headstock materials.
Nadja Swarovski: in Conversation with Megan Doyle at GFW22
Nadja Swarovski sits down at GFW22 to discuss her sustainability journey with Swarovski, the importance of heritage and craft, and advice for the next generation of fashion talent.
The TrusTrace Traceability Playbook
A fashion industry guide to supply chain traceability, written in collaboration with Fashion Revolution and Fashion for Good.
The Best Eco-Friendly Handbag Brands
If there is any sustainable fashion “investment” you should make, it would be a handbag. Sustainable purse and handbag brands often have a minimalist, modern approach to design and are well-crafted, meaning the bags are timeless items that you’ll keep for years, even decades, to come.
Could Digital Fashion Be an Eco-Friendly Replacement for Fast Fashion?
Do you spend your days on Zoom calls, do all your shopping online, or spend your evenings building your dream world on The Sims? Like never before, a huge part of our lives are being played out online. It was only a matter of time before fashion brands started to dress our online personas.
How Should We Think About What We Pay For Clothes?
The price on the tag has to factor in the materials, labor, transportation, taxes and of course a retail markup, among other costs. When all these are added up, it becomes clear that someone is losing out in this equation.
Are Take-Back Schemes From Fashion Brands Truly Sustainable?
What happens to your clothes after you hand them back to the brand? And are these initiatives actually an impactful way to tackle fashion’s waste crisis?
Can Bioplastics Really Make Fashion More Sustainable, Biodegradable, or Recyclable?
The fashion industry is experimenting with bioplastics. Is this “green” alternative to petroleum-based plastics really is as good as it sounds?