In the 21st century, fashion is an endless cycle of buy, wear, waste. In fact, the average consumer throws away 70 pounds (31.75kg) every single year, making the fashion industry the second most polluting in the world – but it doesn’t have to be that way. Whilst we all want to upgrade our wardrobes, there’s no need for the harmful pollution it creates in the process. Fast fashion is a modern-day phenomenon, enabling clothing companies to mass-produce, manufacture and market g

The word ‘culture’ defines the characteristics and knowledge of a particular group of people, encompassing language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and art. Culture is very personal to a lot of people as it identifies who they are and where they come from. Understandably, for those who have been discriminated for their culture throughout history, their cultural aspects are particularly important and hold a lot of significance within their lives. In the fashion indust

The fashion industry is filled with problems. From the labour issues in the supply chain to the severe lack of sustainability that is damaging our planet. The toxic nature of this industry is bursting at the seams. But now there is a new hot topic taking centre stage – cultural appropriation. However, this lack of cultural sensitivity is nothing new. With the rise of the internet, conversations concerning what is acceptable and what is not are far more prominent these days. Y