LFW ban on exotic animal skins criticised by experts
Scientists from one of the worldβs leading conservation bodies have condemned London Fashion Weekβs decision, warning that itβs ill-informed and that exotic animal skins are often far more sustainable than alternatives such as leather and synthetic materials. Amid continued protests against the use of exotic skins (think snake, crocodile, and...
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Digital clothing tags pose a solution to fashionβs sustainability crisis
Garment care labels could soon be a thing of the past as some environmentally conscious brands and retailers pivot to using QR codes for better supply chain transparency. Unless you have the patience of a Buddhist monk, then chances are youβve cut (or more likely torn off in a...
Tesco is introducing a βproduct passportβ for its clothing
The high street giant is taking steps to βboost supply chain transparency with new sustainability rulesβ.Β According to reports, British supermarket Tesco is introducing digital βpassportsβ for all of its clothing products. With a simple scan of a QR code printed on each item, users can access detailed information about...
Shein reveals child labour cases at suppliers
Fast fashion giant, Shein, reports that it found two cases of child labour in their suppliers last year. Fast fashion is already a hot topic of controversy, with it being a massive contributor to unnecessary trends and having immense climate impacts. The industry has the second-biggest consumer of water. Concerns...
Blind Gen Z activist makes history at Copenhagen Fashion Week
Lucy Edwards made history as the first blind model to walk the runway at Copenhagen Fashion Week, spotlighting inclusivity in the fashion industry. When Lucy Edwards β a 24-year-old media presenter and blindness activist β stepped onto the runway at Copenhagen Fashion Week, everyone in attendance took notice. Accompanied by her...
New report suggests Shein suppliers are still overworked
Despite promises to improve working conditions, Sheinβs disregard for people and the planet ensures business keeps booming.Β Nowadays, the disdain for resource-hungry, cheap clothing companies would suggest brands like Shein and Temu are on the out.Β One Google search on fast fashion, however, will pull up mixed reports that suggest otherwise. Younger...
Youthforia faces backlash over new βinclusiveβ foundation shade
The makeup brand Youthforia has highlighted the importance of due diligence when it comes to inclusivity and representation.Β Inclusivity has become a paramount issue, particularly in the beauty industry. And as customers place more pressure on brands to practice as they preach, the margin for error has rightlyΒ decreased. Makeup enthusiasts, everyday customers, and industry watchdogs are quick to call out brands that miss the mark, especially when diversity, inclusivity, and representation...
Can psychedelics treat physical pain?
Sufferers of chronic conditions like fibromyalgia and cluster headaches have been raving about their βlife-savingβ experiences with hallucinogenic drugs. Now, scientists are exploring the use of LSD and psilocybin in pain management. In light of new findings that psychedelic drugs could transform mental health, scientists and researchers are persisting with their dedication to change our attitudes towards the medical potential of these once heavily frowned-upon compounds. Simply put, their benefits are...
Opinion – Nikeβs Olympic kits are an emblem of sports sexism
The sporting giant has come under fire over its womenβs Track and Field kits. The backlash is long overdue. With the Paris Olympics just months away, major sporting brands are revealing their Olympic kits for the first time. But Nike got more than it bargained for this week when it shared images of the Team USA Track and Field uniforms. Far from online hype, the launch triggered a swathe of...
Opinion – Chioma Nnadi signals a changing media landscape
The journalist has become the first Black woman to hold British Vogueβs prestigious editor-in-chief position.Β Following in the footsteps of Edward Enninful, himself the first Black person to head up British Vogue, Chioma Nnadi has revealed her first issue of the magazine as editor-in-chief. She has already admitted Edwardβs are big shoes to fill. Enninful was head of British Vogue for just over six years, after his promotion was announced...
