Silk and taffeta Regency tent dress by Bradley Sharpe. Moiré grosgrain boots with crystal heels by IindacoPhotography by Craig McDean, Styling by Katie Shillingford
Will the circular economy, advances in textile technology and a new generation of designers turn fashion’s environmental impact around?
February 15, 2021
Living through Covid-19 has made us focus on what really matters, with many in the world of fashion ranking the planet highly on that list. Both the fashion and luxury industries have suffered financially during the pandemic, with sales down as much as 30-40 per cent globally according to
Forbes. Pre-pandemic, overproduction had already become a problem for the industry, with lockdowns providing a potential opportunity to reset.
Independent designers blueprint for a meaningful change
By Guest Contributor
24 Dec 2020
The fashion industry has never been more ready for a good shake-up and a meaningful change. The pandemic exposed many flaws within the system and made it clear that fashion brands have to change the way they operate to be able to stay afloat. They should do so through sustainable innovation. Sustainable innovation is no longer a trending topic but a necessity.
Emerging independent designers have always been at the forefront of change, delivering the most innovative and unconventional ideas.
And now, the new generation of creative talent is leading the way into a sustainable future. They view sustainability as a starting point of design and as their core value. To them, sustainability is a mindset and a lifestyle. Not a PR strategy, not a „virtue-signaling“ product label that claims to save the Planet, while the reality is: it has been manufactured using cheap labor in China, India, or Ba