I'm a big fan of slow fashion. Buying garments because I truly love them, waiting for exactly the right thing rather than impulse purchasing and, wherever possible, investing in well-made lovingly-designed pieces that will remain in my wardrobe for years. Sometimes you need to spend a little bit more to get something that's just right... Continue Reading →
I love discovering the work of talented independent lingerie designers through recommendations from friends and so was very excited when, last month, I saw Tigz Rice mention Miss Vivienne on her Instagram stories. Not only are the designs stunning, with beautiful fabrics and details, but Vivienne Lynch also makes every piece to order in her... Continue Reading →
If you're thinking about getting a lingerie gift for yourself of a loved one for Valentine's Day, but don't want to buy into some of the more problematic areas of the fashion industry, Here are five British brands making gorgeous undies in an ethical and sustainable way. 1) Studio Pia Describing their lingerie as luxury... Continue Reading →
I don't often buy glossy magazine's these days, but there's always something about the big September issues of fashion magazines that still manages to tempt me into making a purchase. This year it was Elle UK's commitment to sustainability in the September issue that had me hooked. In her Editor's Letter, Anne-Marie Curtis notes that... Continue Reading →
Sustainability is such a huge topic that it can be hard to work out what you can possibly do that will make a difference. It's easy to become disheartened but, as Christopher Raeburn said at the BFC's London Craft Week event, "We're all part of the problem and part of the solution." We can all... Continue Reading →
Last Friday, the British Fashion Council hosted a panel discussion on sustainability, a pillar of their Positive Fashion initiative, as part of London Craft Week. Chaired by Frances Corner - Head of London College of Fashion and Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of the Arts London - the discussion aimed to 'craft fashion through a... Continue Reading →
On the 5th anniversary of the Rana Plaza factory collapse, which killed 1,138 people and injured many more in 2013, Fashion Revolution are encouraging millions of people across the world to ask their favourite fashion brands #whomademyclothes and demand greater transparency in the fashion supply chain. There are many ways to get involved - including... Continue Reading →
I have recently made my first purchase from People Tree - a red turtle neck, perfect for layering - and was really impressed with the quality of the fabric, so I thought I'd take a look through their current collection to make a wishlist for spring. If you're looking to add a few classic or... Continue Reading →
Regular readers will know that I have more than a passing interest in the more sustainable aspects of the fashion industry. Having already read 'Stitched Up: The Anti-Capitalist Book of Fashion' by Tansy Hoskins - after hearing the author speak about the politics of fashion in 2015 - I felt like I needed to know... Continue Reading →
Last August, I blogged about a month long Buy-Nothing Challenge that I set myself. My rule was simple: No clothing/accessories purchases for myself during the month of August, although I excluded birthday gifts for others. Now that all my Christmas and birthday money has been spent, and the new year sales are (mostly) over, I... Continue Reading →