For most of my adult life I've been terrified of clothes made from natural fibres and luxury garments. Anything that required more TLC than being chucked in the washing machine on a generic cycle was a no-no for me. Instead of learning how to care for special clothing, I'd opt for acrylic, polyester, and other manmade fibres instead. And once I inevitably spilled wine/ pas[...]
Wow, 2020 has been a rollercoaster, huh?! But if there's one positive to come out of this crazy year, it's that many of us are eager to make more sustainable style choices, and to shop from ethical fashion brands. Last year was a time of great discovery for me, and most of the new conscious clothing companies I found were through Instagram. If you're also setting out on y[...]
Ethical fashion feels like the theme of 2019. Everywhere you turn, there’s campaigns against fast fashion, brands promoting their allegedly ‘sustainable’ options, and influencers encouraging you to make better choices. But where should you start to become more ethical? Do you really need a new wardrobe? How much money should you be spending on clothes? And will anyt[...]
Brands such as Reformation, AMUR, and Isabelle Fox offer some stunning, ethically crafted party looks, though their lofty price tags means most of us (including me!) struggle to justify their price. Not to fear: it is possible to put together a show-stopping festive look, without compromising your fashion ethics. Here’s the easiest (and cheapest!) ways to find the[...]
‘Ethical’ and ‘sustainable’ are two major buzzwords in the fashion world right now, but what exactly do these terms mean? What makes organic cotton better than regular cotton, for example, and just because a garment is biodegradable, does this also mean it is ethical? There’s so much jargon slinging and greenwashing by brands, I totally understand if you feel ov[...]
Happy summer, people! It's finally time to be thinking about our summer wardrobes, whether you're off on holiday or having a staycation here in the UK. Maybe it's a sign of my age, but these days I'm not only conscious of where my clothes have come from but what they are made of. On a warm day I can't stand to be in polyester or viscose. These fibres make me feel so stick[...]
I love Pride season. I've been to some incredible Pride parties in my life, and I have the epic Manchester Pride festival scheduled for this year. What's more, rainbow fashion is totally my jam - what could be better than boogying in head-to-toe brights, covered in glitter? Unfortunately, our universal love of all things rainbow has led to brands taking advantage of Pri[...]