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 →
Embracing mindful shopping for a wardrobe that lasts
Last week I read an article by Lucy Siegle for Stylist about shopping more mindfully. In it, Siegle writes about letting go of the thrill of the fashion haul and embracing a "different way of thinking and buying that is calmer and more satisfying." It's a great article with loads of useful tips and it... Continue Reading →
What happens when you ask “who made my clothes?”
When this pink polkadot dress made its way into my wardrobe, via a friend at a clothes swap, I have to admit that I didn't really think much about where it came from before that. Not which branch of H&M it was purchased in, but who actually made it. Contrary to what many people seem... Continue Reading →
Fashion Revolution: Falling back in love with your clothes
To my beloved Liberty print skirt, It's been almost five years since you came into my life and we've had so much fun since then. The story behind your unusual spiral pattern is well documented on this blog, but the initial photos I took when you arrived really didn't do you justice at all. I'm... Continue Reading →