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Should fashion brands make pro-Palestinian clothing for profit?

Should fashion brands make pro-Palestinian clothing for profit?

Fashion companies using the emblems or slogans of social justice movements to sell clothing is nothing new. With support for the Palestinian cause growing globally, are brands treating the conflict as an opportunity to make sales? What happens when supporting a cause becomes ‘cool’?  More often than not, companies move to swiftly capitalise on it. There are a few examples of this in recent decades, but one that sticks out is...

By London, UK
Pre-loved luxury items grace London Fashion Week’s runway

Pre-loved luxury items grace London Fashion Week’s runway

Secondhand fashion is continuing to find its place on the catwalk at global events. This week, eBay will showcase pre-loved clothing collections at London Fashion Week – bolstering its presence in pop culture. This evening, eBay will stage the second round of its ‘Endless Runway’ campaign at London Fashion Week. This live, shoppable, second-hand catwalk first debuted in New York in partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA)...

By London, UK
Is tackiness having a moment?

Is tackiness having a moment?

Judging by a few of the latest fashion trends, we appear to be in an era of unapologetic bad taste. Here’s why we should be celebrating the end of aesthetic and welcoming in tacky with open arms. When you hear ‘tacky’ what springs to mind? Is it the cheap nick-nacks you buy from Shein after seeing them on TikTok? Is it wearing white to a wedding? Is it those ‘I...

By London, UK
Are our beauty routines making us miserable?

Are our beauty routines making us miserable?

While taking care of ourselves is essential for our self-esteem, the pursuit of beauty in the age of social media is starting to have the opposite effect on many. Today, the bar for being considered aesthetically beautiful has risen significantly. Past generations may have felt pressure to acquire the look of a few adored celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe or Audrey Hepburn, but it’s safe to say young people...

By London, UK