I know I’m not the only one guilty of buying a new wardrobe every season, especially with lockdown and plenty of time to scroll through copious amounts of websites. However, what effect does this fast fashion lifestyle have on our oceans? Well, a majority of the fibres used to create these fast fashion pieces are collected from the Earth. In order to keep up with the high demand, the harvesting process is done by using toxic chemicals, which then run into our water supplies o

How does the industry damage our oceans? In contemporary society, a vast majority of the world’s population are aware of the anguish and distress that the ocean and the life within it suffers from mass pollution. With help from some of the leading minds on Earth; from 94-year-old David Attenborough to the Gen Z influencers like that of 18-year-old Greta Thunberg, people across the world are aware more than ever of the damages we cause as humans to the natural world that accus

The ocean covers around 71% of the Earth, but only 5% of it has been explored. It is a bustling ecosystem teeming with vibrant marine and plant life. Despite its beauty, it’s estimated that the ocean has 8 million tonnes of plastic waste polluting it. As a result, brands are starting to change the way fashion is produced, and consumers are choosing more sustainable options – but, there is still work to be done. Here’s three designers who are inspired by our oceans, each in a