Lockdown caused havoc in fashion publishing which has seen its ideological ups and downs over the past few years. However, the Covid-19 pandemic gave a whole new meaning to the term “chaos”. Editorials produced by models at home, heartwarming messages of community support and hope have been shared, repeated and re-shared over and over again. So what awaits the next generation of fashion journalists?
Read MoreAMMA provides relief for the most marginalised people living on Sri Lanka’s tea estates by employing local mothers to make their zero-waste, natural garments and accessories. Justice is crafted directly into their product making to ensure both people and the environment are placed above profit.
Read More“For too long communities like the one I come from have been trapped in a marginalised reality of under representation and exclusion, this has to stop. I implore every designer, agent, creative and CEO reading this to open the doors to real change. In this moment, in 2020, a year of unimaginable hardship, now is the time to act.”
Read More“I am delighted that our work lobbying the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) to revisit their work on the fashion industry, with the support of our wider community, has been effective.”
Read MoreThe fashion industry strives for images where women are placed at the forefront of power, yet behind the scenes they are left vulnerable to gender-based harassment and predatory behaviours. We need greater allyship to improve gender equality— without a collective effort, people who engage in destructive behaviours will continue their cycle of abuse. Time’s up on the fashion industry’s gender imbalance.
Read MoreWhile ending relationships with suppliers linked to Uyghur labour is necessary, fashion brands have already profited from this exploitation. If the industry wants to act on forced labour in its supply chains in the long term, it needs better transparency and more balanced power dynamics between brands and suppliers.
Read MoreThe UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end this year. Take action now to get ready for new rules from January 2021.
Read MoreCompare Ethics is an organisation working to rebuild trust in a system that can often abuse sustainability and appear broken. Through their use of technology, Compare Ethics are on a mission to empower consumers to make better choices by verifying brands sustainability claims. This latest industry report is an in-depth exploration of the current trust deficit.
Read MoreThis article provides the latest information for employers and businesses on coronavirus (COVID-19). All coronavirus business support information can be found at gov.uk/business-support.
Read MoreFrom April next year in England, the government will be offering adults of any age - previously only those up to twenty-three years of age were eligible - who do not currently have an A-Level or equivalent qualification, a free college course to help them train for a new job.
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week was quite a difficult one to grasp. But, regardless of the Covid parameters, it came through like wild flowers. Designers either gave you The Great Outdoors. Or the importance of heritage and the home.
Read MoreThere are under 100 days to go until the United Kingdom leaves the Single Market and the Customs Union and businesses, citizens and Government need to prepare.
Read MoreIs guilt really a useful emotion? And do our feelings of guilt actually motivate us to take - and maintain - sustainable action? Recent studies have shown that although guilt can motivate intention, it doesn’t always manifest in eco-friendly behaviour
Read More“Fashion doesn’t seem to speak my language” says Julie Uddin as she explains why the fashion industry’s commitment to inclusive sizing must go further…
Read MoreNicholas Diamond-Krendel explores the death of a liberal icon, the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Following a trailblazing legal career spanning over half century, her death at this crucial moment in the US election cycle may not only impact the result of one of the most closely fought elections for years but could threaten to define the political and social landscape of America for a generation.
Read MoreUndoubtedly, the New Normal has challenged the fashion industry across the globe, with many speaking of the Covid-19 pandemic as a “reset” moment for brands and designers. Adhering to social distancing guidelines, London Fashion Week followed a rather experimental approach by splitting their schedule into three, with brands debuting their collections either digitally or physically, or both…
Read MoreIn a political race where perception is everything, candidates are very aware of how their style influences people’s view of them. Fashion is used as a political statement. And whether we like it or not politicians’ appearances have influence on how we vote.
Read MoreThe fashion world can't sit by whilst the industry is implicated in the biggest human rights abuse so far this century. The hashtag for this year's London Fashion Week is #LFWReset – and it's time to reset our relationship with forced labour and stand in solidarity with the Uyghur people.
Read MoreI miss networking, meeting new people, seeing clothing in person and generally soaking up the atmosphere. To be able to talk frankly to brands, press, buyers, and gather insights into big retailers — these are all things that build cohesiveness in our industry. Many of us are missing out this season.
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