A-Z of Ethical Fashion | Part One — Ruth MacGilp
H – Handmade Sometimes the sheer volume of ethical fashion brands, and fast fashion brands claiming to be ethical, can…
Category: Fashion
Fashion is a dynamic and ever-evolving industry that reflects and influences culture, society, and individual identity. It encompasses everything from haute couture to ready-to-wear, streetwear, and traditional attire, extending to accessories, footwear,
It takes ability and agency to unite, act and deliver
Hana Minowa, 2021 BA Fashion, Central Saint Martins, UAL | Photograph: Hana Minowa There are three short words that circle…
A-Z of Ethical Fashion | Part Two — Ruth MacGilp
N – Natural When we think about sustainable fashion, the image in our heads is often one of soft, flowing…
Safe Spaces for Making Communities
‘Decolonising Fashion and Textiles’ project participants wearing their creations. Photo by JC Candanedo. Over the course of the Decolonising Fashion…
The 2019 Ethical Christmas Gift Guide* — Ruth MacGilp
Boom Saloon is a meticulously crafted print magazine featuring creative photography and incredible writing by people with a diverse range…
Fashion Storytelling in the time of a Climate Crisis
“Storytelling can be a vehicle to share the impact of innovations and contextualise the support we need on our road…
Is Made-to-Order the Future of Sustainable Fashion? — Ruth MacGilp
The problem is, an average fashion consumer has no idea what it actually takes to make a garment; there is…
Art for the Environment – Transformative Encounters
Lucy + Jorge Orta — Amazonia, 2010 | Film still. Courtesy of the Artists. “Intra-actions involve transformative encounters, seductive moments…
The Enduring Power of Lush — Ruth MacGilp
First up, we visited some of the factories producing Lush products – and truly, it was like being Charlie in…
Farming Fashion: Wool | Calling farmers and designers for online meet ups
Call out to farmers and designers for online meet ups for Future Fashion: Wool Photos: Joss McKinley | Design: Dörte de…