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Sustainable Fashion Show Cardiff: A Night Out in Style

Photos by Gergana Aleksieva (@gergana.a.aleksieva.photos). Words by Zoe Price. Sustainability is on its way to being the most important element of the fashion world and Cardiff is already on the map for making its mark within the industry. Holding their second sustainability show (@sustainablefashionshowcardiff), Angels Clothes Rentals (@Angels_ClothesRentals) collaborated with the Cardiff University Sustainable Fashion Society (@cusustainablefashionsoc) to hold a night of revelry and style. … Continue reading Sustainable Fashion Show Cardiff: A Night Out in Style

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Interview with Bootysale: A Year On

Words and Photos by Laura Schjoett ItÔÇÖs been a whole year since Cardiff graduate Micha opened her fashion re-sell business Bootysale. Situated on the ground floor of the Cardiff StudentÔÇÖs Union, the clothing store has become a staple part of the arcade and is frequented by many students daily. It is hard not to be drawn in by the fabulous clothes, or by Bonnie ÔÇÿthe … Continue reading Interview with Bootysale: A Year On

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Depop Is Getting Deleted: Why It’s No Longer Being Loaded

Words by Rubie Barker For those looking to start shopping more sustainably, Depop has long been a place to turn. With an interface designed for an app, for a long time, it dominated the second-hand clothing market among the younger generations, with a cleaner feel than eBay and far less hassle. But last year it was announced that the company, founded in 2011, would be … Continue reading Depop Is Getting Deleted: Why It’s No Longer Being Loaded

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The Fast Fashion Laser-Point: Targeting You

Words by Amy Wild In todayÔÇÖs busy world of rampant consumerism and throw-away-fashion itÔÇÖs hard to make the right decisions about sustainability when buying clothes. It probably wonÔÇÖt surprise you that Generation Z and Millennials are more active than older generations in addressing climate change, income inequity and poverty on and offline. Seventy percent of 16-19-year-olds agree that sustainability is an important factor when purchasing … Continue reading The Fast Fashion Laser-Point: Targeting You

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A Look Back At The Controversial PLT Fashion Show

Words by Kristie O’Connor Pretty Little Thing is one of the worldÔÇÖs leading (fast) fashion retailers. But does that make it London Fashion Week (LFW) worthy? Looking back at their show in February, showcasing the new Molly-Mae x PLT collection, the looks are supposedly a stylish and affordable look book to help transition from a winter wardrobe to spring attire. However, the show, with its … Continue reading A Look Back At The Controversial PLT Fashion Show

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Amazon ‘Aware’, A Contradiction Or A Progression?

Exploring Amazon’s latest sustainable clothing line. Words By Amy Wild Bringing conscious products into our homes is vital for helping the planet and our well-being. It is becoming more frequent for big companies to go down a new sustainable path to help the environment and hop on the eco-friendly trend.┬á Although Amazon is not exactly known for its positive impact on the environment, due to … Continue reading Amazon ‘Aware’, A Contradiction Or A Progression?

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Will Micro-Trends Ruin The Fashion Industry?

Words by Dominic Bramley-Carr In the fast-paced social media-orientated society that we live in, the way in which we consume fashion has become fickler and more prone to change than ever before. This is perhaps unsurprising, given that much of our fashion inspiration comes from apps like TikTok and Instagram. These platforms are simply designed around the sharing of large amounts of short, easily digestible … Continue reading Will Micro-Trends Ruin The Fashion Industry?

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Affordable, Sustainable and Splurge-Worthy? Here Are A Few of The Best Places to Find Quality Loungewear

Words by Rachel Citron Loungewear has become a cult staple in any wardrobe. Sales have boomed as a result of the pandemic with consumers swapping jeans for joggers as comfort is key. The BBC reported in April that when the lockdown began in March, the UK online demand for loungewear had soared 322%. The data was collected by LoveTheSales.com which is a website that aggregates … Continue reading Affordable, Sustainable and Splurge-Worthy? Here Are A Few of The Best Places to Find Quality Loungewear

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Online Sustainable Shopping Sorted

Words by Rachel CitronArtwork by Social Cut on Unsplash Often when sustainable shopping is discussed, charity and thrift shops spring to mind. However, despite the endless, amazing items that can be found, easy access may come between you and your favourite pair of vintage Levis denim jeans. Recent retail restrictions and social distancing for high street premises has changed current perspectives. Hence, the market for … Continue reading Online Sustainable Shopping Sorted

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Fashion and It’s Extensive Use of Microplastics

By Stephanie Israel  With the growth of fast fashion, the massive demand for more clothes and the quick turnaround of trends, fashion waste is becoming more and more of a pertinent and concerning issue for the environment. Unknowing to many peopleÔÇÖs knowledge, contemporary clothing is mostly made from plastic, which includes material like polyamide, nylon, polyester and acrylic. When washed, clothes made from these fabrics … Continue reading Fashion and It’s Extensive Use of Microplastics

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How Copenhagen is Leading the Sustainable Fashion Movement

By Meg Burgess Simplicity, elegance and well-cut design – these are the easy calling cards of Scandinavian fashion, which is taking the fashion world by storm. Danish fashion is fast becoming one of the front runners of the sustainability movement, where designers are placing even more emphasis on environmentally friendly fashion. This comes at a perfect time in the global fashion movement, where consumers are … Continue reading How Copenhagen is Leading the Sustainable Fashion Movement

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FashionÔÇÖs Dirty Secrets ÔÇô A Stacey Dooley Documentary

Words by Katie May Huxtable There was nothing I used to love more than to trawl around shops in search of the juiciest of bargains. A mission to win the ripest of fruits in our shopping centre fruit bowls. Sale signs would bounce off the glass of my eyes, a red blur of window by window as I waltzed my way through aisles of cheap … Continue reading FashionÔÇÖs Dirty Secrets ÔÇô A Stacey Dooley Documentary

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Interview: The Oxfam Boutique

Last week the Morgan Quarter hosted an alternative Student Lock-In, with the mix of independent and high street stores offering a chance to snap up some great discounts. The Oxfam Boutique located in the heart of the Morgan Quarter showcased their sustainable fashion, shaking up traditional notions of charity shops. I caught up with the BoutiqueÔÇÖs manager Catherine Lye to find out more about the … Continue reading Interview: The Oxfam Boutique

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