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Orthopedic footwear : Comfort or Style?
Before stepping out, do you ever wonder how some footwear doesn’t fit as perfect and as comfortable as how you want it to? Or if it does,...
Carmen y
Jan 11, 20223 min read


How the Fashion Industry Effects Our Health
Mass media reflects the basic values and ideals surrounding what is considered to be beautiful. The fashion industry idealises the...
laurelnisbet
Jan 10, 20224 min read


How Did the Fashion Industry Become an Integral Part of COVID Survival?
For the past two years, health and wellbeing has been at the forefront of people’s minds in a way most of us have never experienced. The...
Philippa Cutter
Jan 7, 20224 min read


Toxic Fashion: Are You Aware of the Harmful Chemicals in Your Clothing?
Fashion is a way for us to showcase our identity and express ourselves in a non-verbal manner, and we shouldn’t have to be afraid of how...
Becca Dinsley
Jan 5, 20223 min read


The Health Benefits of Wearable Tech
What is wearable technology and where did it come from? Judging by its name, the term would suggest a service-providing device which...
jonathanvillacci
Jan 4, 20223 min read


When the Hourglass Runs Out: The Long-Term Effects of Compression Clothing
It goes without saying that in today’s society, there is one body type that is sought after above and beyond any other: the hourglass....
Lara Thompson
Jan 4, 20224 min read


The Commodification of the Body as a Fashion Accessory, and its Effects on Health
CW: This article discusses topics of eating disorders which could be distressing to some readers. Within the fashion industry, different...
Imini Christie-Wild
Jan 3, 20224 min read


Workleisure: A Healthy Change?
Comfort is a simple concept, that's desired by all. Of course, the idea of ‘comfort’ is different from person-to-person, and as such,...
Joe morgan
Jan 3, 20224 min read


How Counterculture Sports Have Impacted Mental Health Awareness and Sustainability in Fashion
What is a counterculture sport? The term 'counterculture' is often associated with the 1960s, when many of America's youth threw away...
johnsonb582
Jan 3, 20224 min read


How Fashion Brands Came to the Rescue During the Pandemic
It's March 2020, the World Health Organisation just called for governments and industries to increase production of personal protective...
emilydigby
Jan 3, 20223 min read


How is Wearable Technology Changing the Way We Monitor Our Health?
Can wearable technology ever be fashionable? Fashion is extremely important to us as it enables us to show elements of our personality...
alarnamclaughlin01
Jan 3, 20223 min read


' To Walk Freely at Night '
a discussion about body image via the patriarchy and heteronormativity “Yes, my consuming desire is to mingle with road crews, sailors...
n0999989
Jan 1, 20224 min read
I am the dream and the hope of the slave
“The problem tended to be couched primarily in terms of 'helping the immigrant to adjust to the host society', despite the fact that...
n0999989
Jan 1, 20224 min read


Slow To Adapt
That one outfit. The one hanging in your closet. The one that instantly boosts your mood. That increases your happiness and gets you...
steffenklitgaard
Dec 31, 20213 min read


Out of size, out of mind
The yearly season of Christmas dos and New Year’s parties arrived as usual, regardless of the pandemic. The shops online and on high...
noorannina
Dec 30, 20216 min read


The Power of Inclusivity
Ageism, sexism, racism and other forms of prejudice have been experienced by societies throughout time. In the UK today the widespread...
Imogen Hawkes
Dec 30, 20214 min read


The New Kid on The Block: Adaptive Fashion
With the needs of one billion people not being catered to by the fashion industry - change is very much overdue. When is a niche not a...
Amanda Gitau
Dec 29, 20212 min read


Brands that are Making Adaptive Clothing for Disabled People.
We have been having the discussion about diversity within the fashion industry in terms of gender, body size and ethnicity, but we...
Adura MI
Dec 28, 20213 min read


Why Fashion Needs More Disabled Models
Who’s my role model? This is a question that almost everybody asks themselves at multiple points throughout their lives and not just when...
ryanpdees
Dec 24, 20213 min read


Is the Fashion Industry Inclusive Towards the Needs of Disabled People?
"You think you just know what disabled people need or want, instead of asking us." - Sinéad Burke Did you know, in the UK alone, almost...
Emily Green
Dec 24, 20213 min read


Staying fashion-forward on four wheels
Retailers need to be more considerate when catering for their consumers. There are one billion people around the world with some kind of...
Shelby Reed
Dec 24, 20214 min read


Fashion + Disability - How Can The Fashion Industry Further Understand Disabled Individuals?
Disability can come in an abundance of forms and can result in the need for specific clothing adjustments due to perfect the fit and size...
priyan195
Dec 23, 20213 min read


Hidden Zippers
Stephanie Thomas, an American born turned her lifestyle blog into a company by designing disability-friendly clothing. Stephanie has a...
valine18
Dec 22, 20213 min read


The Current State of Inclusion Within The Fashion Industry
Putting it simply, fashion is part of human life, irrespective of gender, religion, sexuality, geographies and ways of life. However, it...
Phillip Gwynn
Dec 21, 20213 min read
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