Informer
Digital Innovation & Sustainability: Why everyone's talking about "Phygital Fashion"
The fashion industry is getting a Matrix makeover with technology and innovation driving digital disruption. From AI, to blockchain, augmented realities, 3D scanning, and phygital experiences - the possibilities for designers, creatives and customers are being reimagined. So, how this is accelerating fashion’s sustainability commitments?
MEETING MINUTES: All-Party Parliamentary Group for Ethics & Sustainability in Fashion- Cleaning Up Fashion
Catch up with all the insights from the APPG for Ethics and Sustainability in Fashion’s virtual meeting— Cleaning Up Fashion: Accelerating Sustainability and Supply Chain Transparency in the Fashion Industry
OP-ED: Why labour exploitation and social injustices continue for garment workers closer to home
After revelations about the appalling conditions at a Boohoo factory in Leicester, slow fashion activist Meg Pirie argues how governments must intervene with far stricter legislation, while brands must voluntarily become far more transparent in their work.
The Demise of "Power-Dressing"
Lives have changed, and so has style. Meg Pirie writes on the “demise of power dressing”, self-expression, empowerment and storytelling.
Retail is in Crisis, but Small Business Might Still Thrive
Clara Buckens writes on the future of the retail sector in the aftermath of COVID-19. Post-lockdown, the retail sector is struggling. Consumers are opting for a more personal shopping experience, giving small and independent business an edge.
Webinar Roundup - Consumption and Choice
Read about Fashion Roundtable’s recent Webinar on “Consumption and Choice: Does Fashion Have A Class Problem?” The Webinar was based on the OP-ED article by Author and Journalist Tansy Hoskins - ‘Why people in Primark are not your enemy.’
Survey: Cleaning Up Fashion - Accelerating Sustainability and Supply Chain Transparency in the Fashion Industry
Based on our on-going All-Party Parliamentary Group for Ethics and Sustainability in Fashion evidence sessions, Fashion Roundtable is seeking written submissions on how to start “Cleaning Up Fashion” by accelerating sustainability and supply chain transparency.
Fashion Roundtable Submit Evidence on the Shortage Occupation List
Fashion Roundtable have submitted evidence to the Migration Advisory Committee in response to the open consultation on the Shortage Occupation List - the new points-based immigration system, applying to EU and EEA workers coming in the UK starting 1 January 2020.
Fashion Roundtable Webinar review - Fashion and Activism: Why we need to clean up now! by Kate Auguste
‘If you don’t hear what you know needs to be said, you have to make space for a new conversation’.
Power words from Fashion Roundtable CEO & Founder Tamara Cincik.
Black Lives Matter: Why an understanding of "Intersectional Environmentalism" is vital in the fashion industry
We must embrace the new wave of sustainability— one that understands the necessity of addressing inclusivity and diversity, alongside environmental protection efforts.
OP-ED: Refugees could provide the answer in bringing manufacturing back to the UK
Cultural barriers, stigma, stereotyping and social invisibility are just some of the factors that contribute to the fact that refugees are being left further and further behind in our economy. Fashion can potentially bridge this gap, ensuring inclusivity and representation are at the forefront of our sector moving forward.
NEW! RESOURCES: Whitehall and City Hall Support Measures for Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Updated Information on the Coronavirus Financial Support deployed by the Government. Including information on available Grants, Tax and Rates, Reimbursements and Loans.
New Rules: What can we expect as the new normal when shopping in stores
According to a report by PWC, retail sales have been hit very hard with 4.3% of stores reporting a zero turnover in April. Yesterday saw retailers re-opening across England, with the government issuing all businesses with guidance and framework on how to safely operate. So, what changes can we expect?
#CSMlovesNHS: How Central Saint Martins students and staff are helping the NHS
While many local businesses have started opening again, the NHS is still overrun and urgently needing our help. The Central Saint Martins Foundation team have been working tirelessly to create vital scrubs for the NHS, and are inviting anyone with the time and resources to get involved.
Virtual London Fashion Week: The Re-Love Project by Teatum Jones
The pandemic has caused widespread disruption for the fashion industry, with orders being cancelled, collections being postponed and little information as to when the usual state of play will resume. In the face of these difficulties, Teatum Jones decided to look critically at the ‘normal’ fashion business model and what our roles as humans should be for the future of our planet.
Business after Brexit & Covid-19: A Roundup of the Fashion Roundtable X COVID-19 Weekly Webinar
Our Brexit & Business webinar was chaired by Tamara Cincik, Fashion Roundtable’s CEO, and included: Navjyot Lehl, part of the team at the leading think tank UK In A Changing Europe, Swati Dhingra, Associate Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics, & Holly Jade O'Leary, Director of Alinea London.