10 Trends to Leave in 2020
It's a new year, which means it's time for a closet cleanout! With fashion being on a three month cycle, some trends just don't stand the...
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An Inhumane Industry; Child Labor in Fashion Production
With the struggle to keep up with popular fashion trends and what’s trending in our society, it’s easy to overlook the effects of fast...
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Why I Boycotted Shein and Romwe
If you have ever ordered clothes from fast fashion companies such as Romwe or Shein, you’ll know that the majority of the companies’...
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Stop Buying from Fast Fashion Companies
We need to have a serious talk about fast fashion––an industry that many of us have indulged in at least once.
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Sustainability in Conversation: Fashion
This is Sustainability in Conversation; a series where I talk to people about their individual experiences of sustainability. In a world...
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8p Dresses Or A Habitable Planet?
To me, an 8p dresses seem a bit too good to be true. Nonetheless, this is the terrifying reality of the 2020 fast fashion market. Pretty...
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What is Fast Fashion & How Can I Avoid It?
We all love a good deal at Urban Outfitters - but behind every product is a human and environmental cost.
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Who is Responsible for Fast Fashion?
Fast fashion is mass-produced, poor quality, annoyingly affordable clothing. Chic trends are too conveniently delivered tomorrow, and...
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Fast Fashion - Why it’s a Problem and Why we Should Care
Oxford defines fast fashion as “Inexpensive clothing produced rapidly by mass-market retailers in response to the latest trends.”
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Sustainable Consumption in Fashion: What You Can Do
If you ever ask me who my fashion icon is, my answer in a heartbeat would be my mother. She has always been interested in fashion, dressing...
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Retailers Want My Dollar—Even in a Pandemic
I cannot go on Instagram without comparing my closet to the people I follow. Whether it’s an influencer garnering thousands of likes on a...
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Don't Be Trashy: Sustainable Styles for Students
Time to deal with your dirty laundry.
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The Rise (and Fall?) of Shein and Online Fast Fashion
If you’re anything like me (that is, a hermit), you’ve probably seen dozens of YouTube hauls, articles, and even TikToks about Shein , a fast-fashion online retailer that sells hundreds of goods for affordable prices. In an era where online shopping is at an all-time high, it’s no surprise Shein has managed to become a topper in its industry.
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Why It’s Completely Okay If You Can’t Completely Reject The Fast Fashion Industry
If you've been on social media you have probably seen the new movement to reject fast fashion. As much as I love the environment and think...
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How to Shop Sustainably on a Budget
There is no ethical consumption under capitalism, but we all still need clothes.
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I’ve Created a 5-Step Guide to a More Sustainable Wardrobe so you Won’t Have to
In the UK, 11 million pieces of garment land in landfills each week. On top of that, the textile industry contributes more to climate...
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Do You Know Who Made Your Clothes? (And Why You Should)
In today’s world of catwalk to sales rack and new trends barreling in your Pinterest feed like a category 5 hurricane, it can be hard to...
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Everything you Need to Know About... The DARK Side of Fast Fashion
... And why it's time to slow down. With recent reports of textile workers being paid just £3.50 an hour by the Leicester supplier of...
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The Impact of the “Strawberry Dress” on Fast Fashion
In the last month, images of Lirika Matoshi’s infamous “Strawberry Dress” has taken the internet by storm. Viral images on all social...
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ColourPop: The Rise of Fast Beauty
Fast fashion is harming our environment, and now this trend is growing in the makeup industry. ColourPop is one of the leading businesses contributing to the problem.
