Brandy Melville accused of racism and fat shaming
The cult retailer, beloved by Gen Z, faces allegations of discriminatory hiring practices, sexual misconduct, and antisemitism. And you thought ‘one size fits most’ was bad. Last year, as conversations surrounding racism followed George Floyd’s murder, an influx of former and current employees at some of the biggest names...
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How jewellery brand YVMIN is treating prosthetics like wearable art
YVMIN has collaborated with model Xiao Yang on a collection of statement prosthesis accessories in the hope that people with disabilities will feel better included in fashion. Regardless of strides taken in recent years to improve upon the absence of disability representation in fashion – namely major brands recognising their...
Airline swaps traditional uniform for tailored suits and sneakers
SkyUp is ditching tight skirts and heels for a modern, comfortable uniform. The design incorporates subtle details that signal tradition. Have you ever boarded a long-haul flight in a full tracksuit, only to be attended to by a perfectly manicured flight crew in tight skirts and high heels? The uniform feels...
Cosmetic animal testing could return to the UK
A policy which banned animal testing for cosmetic products in 1998 could be reversed to verify the safety of popular ingredients in makeup and skincare. Animal testing has been considered a controversial practice since the 1960s. While it is generally accepted in global scientific research for the purpose of developing prescription...
Researchers develop garments that conduct Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
The latest in wearable tech is a collection of ‘smart’ clothes designed to enhance connectivity between our devices. How? By turning us into ‘pseudo-human circuit boards.’ Forgive me for stating the obvious, but these days it isn’t often that we’re without our phones or at least some kind of...
How can you tell when the beauty industry is greenwashing?
As consumers look to invest their money in more environmentally conscious brands, has sustainability become little more than a buzzword? Are brands investing in the sustainability of their products, or are they simply greenwashing us? First, it is important to understand what greenwashing is. Jenny Duranski, owner and founder of Lena...
Sustainability trailblazer Allbirds steps into activewear
Leading the charge in regenerative innovation, the footwear and apparel company has debuted its first totally eco-friendly athletic clothing collection. As we know from the recent IPCC report, which outlines fashion’s urgent responsibility to drastically decrease its impact on the environment or risk being largely responsible for our planet’s demise, the industry has a lot of work to do. However, waiting for brands’ pledges to translate into genuine action won’t do...
This AI tool identifies anxiety using sound
By listening to the pitch, tone, word choice, and pauses in your speech, it can create a ‘stress portrait’ to illustrate areas of tension within your body. Here at Thred, it goes without saying that we’re suckers for the latest in quirky tech innovations. While we certainly have a knack for keeping up-to-date with the insatiable human desire to constantly evolve in this sphere, AI tools are something of an...
Fashion faces renewed pressure to become sustainable
Last week’s IPCC report urged clothing brands to act much faster to save the planet and Greta Thunberg’s condemnation in a Vogue interview shows the industry has nowhere left to hide. ‘Our message to every country, government, business, and part of society is simple: the next decade is decisive for climate action,’ said Alok Sharma, president-designate of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, last Monday. He was, of course, referring to...
Vogue US features its first-ever transgender cover star
Chosen to represent ‘Generation America,’ Ariel Nicholson has made history as the first transgender person to grace the revered fashion magazine’s front page. Though fashion still has a very long way to go in terms of achieving genuine inclusion and diversity, the industry does appear to have been making significant headway as of late. Namely, its exploration of a fluid future that could see brands stop operating within the boundaries...
