Bower transforms ghost fishing nets into sustainable swimwear
The way we consume products affects the planet we live on. In light of World Oceans Day, itβs time we highlight initiatives and brands working together to create products that leave our seas better off. Β While improving the health of our oceans will require a collective effort on a...
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RECO uses deadstock leather to make luxury handbags
Born out of a pandemic project, RECO takes deadstock leather from the factories of the worldβs biggest brands and transforms it into exclusive, luxury handbag collections. As the fashion industry comes under increasing pressure to lower its ranking on the environmental destruction index, the worldβs most sought-after brands are starting...
Balenciagaβs Paris sneaker and the problem with the βpoor aestheticβ
Balenciagaβs latest creation is the stuff of nightmares β a Β£1,290 shoe that looks like it crawled straight out of a Wes Craven movie. But perhaps the scariest thing about these trainers is that Balenciaga thought it reasonable to launch them at all, co-opting a controversial βpoverty aestheticβ to...
Opinion – itβs time to stop makeup shaming
Makeup has been around for thousands of years and is truly multipurpose. Today, itβs used for multiple forms of expression. Does wearing makeup mean giving in to mainstream beauty standards, or is it a form of empowerment? Letβs discuss.Β The debate surrounding makeup is becoming as blown out of proportion...
Gen-Z TikTok account Rag Report dominating app’s fashion corner
An account called Rag Report operates solely on TikTok and prides itself on being a magazine inspired, collaborative fashion project. Stumble upon Rag Reportβs account on TikTok and youβll find an online domain rich in fashion knowledge, comprehensive style archives, and all things clothing-related, created by and for Gen-Z. Getting started...
Can sustainable fashion exist at the Met?
The 2022 Met Ball was a show of sustainable fashion, with guests wearing an array of up-cycled materials, vintage looks, and small-name designers. But with all the stigma burgeoning around the event, has the Met established itself as a tone-deaf distraction from fashionβs biggest sins?Β In-case you missed it, the...
Opinion – the Met Gala is officially washed
C-list celebrities gaining entry, underwhelming outfit choices, and a totally tone-deaf theme β is it time to admit the Met isnβt what it used to be? If it feels like youβve blinked and itβs the annual Met Gala again, donβt be alarmed. The last was rescheduled due to a well-known flu virus and occurred a mere 6 months ago in mid-September. As such, celebrity stylists were left with a short time...
Opinion – the concept of βcleanβ beauty is a myth
The βclean beautyβ industry has boomed in the past few years, and continues to rise as consumers prioritise βnon-toxicβ and βchemical-freeβ formulas. But if our bodies are composed of chemicals, why do we avoid them in our skincare? Nowadays, the words βcleanβ and βbeautyβ seem entirely synonymous with one another. TikTok has seen the rise of the βclean girlβ trend, whose proprietors are slicking back their hair, combing their brows,...
Underwear brand Parade expertly encapsulates Gen-Zβs values
Not only is the company committed to using sustainable materials and delivering products designed for everyone, but a recycle and reward program is already underway. Tired of buying underwear thatβs focused more on aesthetics than comfort? Worried that all the underwear youβve ever owned is piling up in some landfill site halfway across the world? Donβt get your knickers in a twist, thereβs now a lingerie company thatβs centred around everything...
Buy now, pay later providers are propping up fast fashion
Making shopping easier than ever, these addictive services are designed to encourage overspending. This poses a significant issue in the face of our current climate crisis. Since the start of the pandemic, 23% of 18- to 24-year-olds have turned to buy now, pay later services (BNPL) when shopping online. Designed to encourage overspending, these schemes have emerged as the βnew normalβ for young, cash-strapped consumers, who are enticed by the option...
