Is California’s textile recycling bill a fashion revolution?
The legislation could mark a watershed moment for sustainability in fashion. But can it do enough to change things? California is on the verge of passing a groundbreaking bill that could reshape the fashion industry’s environmental footprint. The Textile Recycling Bill (or SB 707), is currently advancing through the...
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Spanish footballer Hector Bellerín launches sustainable clothing line
Known for his delectable taste in fashion and advocacy for shopping sustainably, Real Betis footballer Hector Bellerín how now launched a clothing brand of his own. ‘Why are footballers no longer dressing like sh*t?’, asked Culted Magazine in a recent article. It’s a good question, as footballers haven’t had a...
Kourtney Kardashian’s ‘Lemme’ launches an appetite suppressant
The eldest Kardashian sister launched her wellness gummy brand back in 2022, promising better sleep, less bloating, and a yummy-tasting hoo-ha. Its latest line of gummies now promise to regulate blood sugar and tackle our desire to (gasp!) have a snack. Want to chill? Want to sleep? Want to debloat?...
Berlin Fashion Week heightens its sustainability requirements
Following steps taken by Copenhagen Fashion Week, the event taking place in Berlin will require its designers to meet new environmentally conscious targets. In attempts to repair the fashion industry’s poor environmental reputation, numerous fashion weeks across Europe are heightening their sustainability requirements for brands and designers. Back in April, Copenhagen...
Dior comes under fire for labour conditions
A recent investigation into factories in Italy found the luxury brand guilty of exploiting contractors. Like most luxury fashion brands, Dior is renowned for their elegance and meticulous craftsmanship. The company has long prided themselves on the savoir faire required to make their products – particularly their handbags, widely considered Dior’s most...
Why are fast fashion brands scrapping free returns?
Pretty Little Thing is the latest fast fashion retailer to start charging customers who make returns. But is the decision down to concern for the planet, or profit? UK customers have been left disgruntled after popular online fashion retailer Pretty Little Thing (PLT) announced it was scrapping free returns. Consumers...
Is Gen Z’s attitude towards hormonal contraception changing?
Influenced by a recent TikTok trend warning against the mental and physical health implications of artificial birth control, an increasing number of young women are ditching the pill in favour of more ‘natural’ options. Recent studies show that the intake of the pill is decreasing. Early this year, the UK government reported that the rate of ‘short-acting combined oral contraceptives’ remains 30 per cent below the pre-pandemic...
The UK is getting a new sustainable fashion show this September
A new fashion show is coming to England, showcasing a curated collection of the best pieces in pre-loved and vintage fashion. Aiming to promote circular fashion, it will also provide an opportunity for attendees to donate, swap, and mend their clothing. Pre-loved clothing is all the rage these days, with global consumers becoming increasingly aware of the unsustainable nature of the modern fashion industry. Alongside physical vintage shops, platforms like Depop,...
Scientists make progress on birth control options for men
The latest experimental product to show promise in early-stage clinical trials is a hormonal gel rubbed on both shoulder blades once a day to lower sperm count. According to a new study, it takes effect sooner than other methods. It looks as though birth control options for men may soon expand beyond condoms and vasectomies, as scientists have recently made progress on a hormonal gel that’s reported to work more...
Opinion – rebranding diet culture is keeping us hooked on thinness
The toxic behaviours we’ve turned to in the past to ‘get skinny’ are supposedly out and wellness is in. But while the ‘clean eating’ revolution is touted as being all about ‘health,’ weight loss is still very much the subliminal message and ‘lifestyle changes’ are often just disordered habits in sheep’s clothing. I was in a secondhand book store recently when a section caught my eye. Across multiple shelves, I...
