Tag: sustainable
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HOW TO MAKE SURE YOU’RE BUYING SUSTAINABLE HOMEWARES
In this article, Damisola Sulaiman explores the rise of fast homeware and the various ways to shop for homeware sustainably. In the public consciousness, a lot of attention has been brought to the harmful effects of fast fashion. But, a conversation that has been less mainstream, is the impact of fast homeware and where people…
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NEW BUSINESS: IBEAM FASHION
Name of company: IBEAM Type of business: Luxury sustainable clothing brand Location: London How long has the company been running? We launched collection 1 this year but have been operating for about 2 years now. Where did the idea come from? We have always had a strong desire to create something together that would be of value to…
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NEW BUSINESS: MOON THEA
Name of company: Moon Thea Type of business: currently is a self-manufactured fashion brand Location: Surabaya city, Indonesia How long has the company been running? I started Moon Thea in the middle of June 2021, so it has only been around nine months, more or less. Where did the idea come from? Moon Thea was made because one…
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NEW BUSINESS: THE PURPLE COLLECTION
Name of company: The Purple Collection Type of business: Clothing brand Location: United Kingdom How long has the company been running? 7 months Where did the idea come from? Loving the colour purple and wanting to start a new venture. What are your company values? Individuality, self-love, charisma, and sophistication. Currently, how many people work for the business?…
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LONDON RUNWAY SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS – WINNER’S INTERVIEW
Hear from some of your 2021 LRSA winners on their sustainability and brand ethos with the exclusive interviews below! Their store sites or social media are listed above or in image credits. Best Sustainable Fashion Designer: ELB Handmade What’s the story behind your brand? The story behind ELB is a pretty simple one really— I wanted…
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SUSTAINABLE CHRISTMAS GIFT WRAPPING
Candice brings you sustainable gift wrapping alternatives for a more eco-friendly holiday season. With the holidays right upon us, presents are stacking up waiting to be wrapped and festively decorated. However, knowing that all that packaging will just be quickly circled back into landfills or recycle centres that may not be able to repurpose it,…
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WHAT IT’S LIKE TO HAVE A MINIMAL WARDROBE AS A FASHION STYLIST
Suhani Lotlikar shares her journey as a fashion stylist with a passion for sustainability. As a stylist, I often find myself in situations where my work is judged on my appearance. From interviews to onset jobs to family events, there is a sense of expectation to be dressed as a fairy of fashion. Don’t get…
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YOUR GUIDE TO VINTAGE SHOPPING IN LONDON
This month, Cicilia suggests some of the coolest stores for vintage shopping in London. Every self-respecting fashion lover has at least one vintage item in their closet. Suppose you are a Londoner, for sure you’ve bumped into some vintage shops or iconic flea markets such as the famous Portobello Market. London is full of exquisite…
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HOW TO MAKE YOUR WARDROBE MORE SUSTAINABLE
This month, Cicilia Brognoli proposes some simple steps to have a trendy and eco-friendly wardrobe for fashion lovers curious about sustainability. SUSTAINABILITY Sustainability is often regarded as a trend, a craze many desperately chase to feel cool and in step with the times. Although it might seem that buying sustainably is a passing trend, like…
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7 APPS THAT HELP YOU FIND ALTERNATIVE SUSTAINABLE BRANDS TO YOUR FAVES
Grace Pickford explains how you can find great sustainable shopping options, right from your phone. Fashion provides sanctuary, imagination, and power to people all over the world. Fashion is identity, voice, and expression. However, fast-fashion practices are becoming increasingly known for their destructive impacts on the environment, and human rights. This year it was published…
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JIRI KALFAR ON SUSTAINABLE FUTURES
We caught a quick word with designer Jiri Kalfar, a follow-up to our LFW interview (Issue 47). Here’s his thoughts on a few key ideas coming out this new season. On the BFC’s decision to combine menswear and womenswear for the next year of fashion weeks, and to go digital: “I think it is great!…