Compare and contrast the body-con dresses, capes and stilettos favoured by the Trump women, with the Converse, jeans and jacket combos sported by Kamala Harris. This stark contrast illustrates the power of sartorial politics— by decoding our clothes, we can see the true values at the heart of a narrative.

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Fashion Roundtable is pleased to announce that it has held several evidence sessions, webinars and external events on representation and inclusion in the fashion industry.

In the first of Eden Loweth's monthly Op-Eds for Fashion Roundtable, our new ambassador asks - in an industry infamous for its exhausting pace and pressurised reality, how can we support and protect its talent and their minds?

Black Friday perpetuates a myth of boundless resources— all supported by exploitative and environmentally damaging business models, particularly in the fashion industry. However, the retail sector and morale are in need of a boost. Can these apparently divergent concerns be reconciled?

Fashion Roundtable ambassadors are individuals working across the industry whose ethics and values align with our own.

This bulletin 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.

The 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.

New research shows that disabled people have been severely overlooked during the pandemic — despite reassurances that people with disabilities wouldn’t be disproportionately impacted. It’s clear that we must deliver a more comprehensive and individualised strategy for disabled people during the pandemic to ensure they are protected and receiving the vital support they need.

From styling to illustration and fashion design, Desislava Todorova speaks to three young creatives about how our imminent departure from the EU is affecting their work; and how they imagine life in the UK post-Brexit.

During lockdown consumers became more conscious of sustainable fashion, with one in four (23%) now repairing clothes, and one in five (19%) keeping items for longer. The climate emergency is intensifying, and we need fast, effective action more than ever. To lead this change, the sustainability charity WRAP is launching Textiles 2030 - of which Fashion Roundtable are proud to be founding signatories.

A message from the Business Secretary urging you to prepare for the future trading relationship in two months' time.

The UK-US trade agreement is going to be vital for our sector's global survival if we see a Brexit agreement which limits our access to the all important EU markets of Paris and Milan.

A recent report revealed that just 16% of people working in the creative industries are from working class backgrounds. Unpaid internships uphold the structural divide in fashion — allowing those with the economic means to advance and become successful, whilst working-class and POC individuals are left at a serious disadvantage.

From optimising your social media presence to never mixing friendships and business, Angeliz Venter shares everything she’s learnt as a young female entrepreneur.

Retail shopping is experiencing its most dramatic change for many generations. Aside from the tragedy of Covid-19, there is a new narrative that’s moving away from consumerism and looking at new options for shopping. The familiar vocabulary of ‘new’, ‘latest’ and ‘must-have’ is being replaced by ‘sustainable’, ‘re-use’ ‘recycle’ and ‘restore’.

Everything you need to know about the government’s approach to maintaining continuity of the trade relationship between the UK and Japan after EU Exit.