Review: ‘Ginger’ by Miss Vivienne

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 →

The September Issue: Elle on Sustainability

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 →

Buy Less, Choose Well, Make It Last

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 →

Buy-Nothing Challenge: Version 2.0

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 →

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