The facts The UK is currently in a national lockdown. Pyjamas have almost become a work uniform for those stuck at home under government guidelines. Recently, Boris Johnson set out his plan to ease the nation out of lockdown restrictions. Following the Prime Minister’s announcement, reports have shown that fashion companies have received significant sales boosts of up to 75% following the news. Many are readying themselves for the ‘new normal.’ To re-enter the world again, pe

The main question you’re probably wondering is what is circular fashion? Why does this affect me? What can I do to help? ‘Circular fashion’ was first brought into this world by Dr Anna Brismar, Green Strategy. She defined it as: “clothes, shoes or accessories that are designed, sourced, produced, and provided with the intention to be used and circulated responsibly”. The main idea for the motion is to try and help reduce the amount of textile waste that ends up in a landfill,

One day, I looked in my wardrobe and I was overwhelmed by the large amount of clothes I never wear staring back at me. Some of these items I had only worn a few times so why put them to waste? Every year I go through my clothes and pick out anything that I think I could upcycle into a new unique item (I’m no seamstress but I do my best!) and anything else, I give to charity or pass on to my friends. This is just a small example of circular fashion. If you’re bored of your old