Fashion and Retail
We observe a buy-use-dispose fashion consumption model in the UK, which is detrimental to the environment and workers’ rights. Here are some suggestions for avoiding the fast fashion industry. Make a second-hand pledge. New clothing production leaves a substantial carbon imprint. The relative carbon, water, and waste impacts of a garment can be reduced by …
Do you get frustrated at how uncomfortable it is to wear a shirt and tie in the office to keep up with the older workers? Times are changing and its not always expected that men should wear traditional workwear whilst women can wear a whole variety of clothing options. When you first start a new …
Summer is a wonderful season, the sun is shining and it’s warm. Wearing the right fabric can help you cool off, so here are 3 fabrics you should look out for when buying that summer wardrobe. Cotton is one of the best natural fabrics to wear in summer. Cotton is a soft, breathable and lightweight …
The term ‘fast fashion’ has been floating around a lot lately, referring to inexpensive clothing that is rapidly produced and disseminated en masse. What is becoming more popular is the emphasis of buying better quality clothing that is also sustainable. This doesn’t mean you can’t look trendy and fab, simply that you should pay a …
After more than 70 years in the fashion industry, Pierre Cardin died on the 29th of December 2020. The Italian born, naturalised French fashion designer died at the age of 98 and was laid to rest in the Montmartre Cemetery in Paris. Pierre was an inspiration to many in fashion and ushered in a “golden …
Whether you are preparing for a trip or you simply hate ironing, wrinkles can be laborious and time-consuming. It’s impossible to look smart and trendy if your clothes look like they have just been liberated from a tin can. So, here are a few fabrics to look for to make your life easier… • Wool- …
Cotton fabrics can be silky or rough, smooth or textured, thick or sheer, indestructible or luxurious, making them America’s favorites for both home furnishings and clothing. Versatility, softness, breathability, absorbency, performance and durability are just a few of the qualities that have earned it year-round status.