Stella McCartney is arguably the leader of sustainability in high fashion, and one of the first catwalk designers to embed sustainability, and in particular her sincere commitment to animal rights, throughout her entire business model What makes her inspiring to me is a clear sense of responsibility […]
Charity shops are an ideal source for great pre-loved clothes, and can be a boon if you’re uneasy about the ethics of the current fashion industry. It doesn’t have to be new to look great, but it does help to know what you’re doing, so here are a […]
It’s not difficult to understand why mankind has a centuries-long history of using silk. A natural fabric which makes beautiful, luxurious yet durable outerwear and practical, tactile, insulating yet breathable underwear, its production also lends itself to small-scale, cottage-style industry. Unfortunately it’s usually stolen from the caterpillar of […]
The purchasing power of affluent countries has brought us a long way on the road to a fairer global marketplace. After a quarter of a century of consumer activism, most major brands now have codes of conduct to protect manufacturing workers, applying American or European standards to all […]
Whether fashion conscious or just practical, most of us owns at least one pair of jeans. The average American wears jeans four days a week, and even in the UK, not known for it’s cowboy culture, we each own an average of seven pairs. Non-organic cotton production uses […]
Wool certainly has its appeal for those of us who like to dress ethically. It’s natural, hardwearing, moisture-wicking and potentially biodegradeable, and can be harvested without killing. Unfortunately, the image of the cared-for sheep leaving its lush pasture to submit to a skilled, respectful shearing is far from […]