Fashion Industry & Sustainability Insights

Insights into the fashion industry, sustainability movements and key moments shaping how we consume and understand fashion. Covering awareness days, industry shifts and evolving standards.

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Is Fur Sustainable? Vintage Fur vs Faux Fur

Is Fur Sustainable? Vintage Fur, Faux Fur and the Sustainability Conversation We’re Avoiding It’s a question many of us are quietly wrestling with. So, is fur sustainable particularly when comparing vintage fur to faux fur made from synthetic fibres? And while vintage fur may appear more sustainable on paper, ethically it remains deeply uncomfortable –

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Sustainable Fashion: LFW Tammam SS26 Camden Catwalk

Sustainable Fashion at LFW took on a very different meaning this season, thanks to Tammam’s SS26 collection, where couture-inspired looks walked not in a hall or gallery but down Camden High Street. This bold choice transformed one of London’s most eclectic streets into a runway for all. It was a showcase of sustainable fashion innovation

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7 Inspirational Women Making an Impact: International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day isn’t just about celebrating achievements—it’s about recognising the women leading change, breaking barriers, and creating a legacy for future generations. With the world in turmoil, we need more leaders who act with compassion, integrity, and a vision beyond their ego and success. “IWD is more than a celebration—it’s a call to action.

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Wool Month 2024: Check it’s Wool

Wool Month is held throughout October and is a celebration of one of the world’s most versatile, durable, and environmentally friendly materials. As someone passionate about sustainable fashion, attending this year’s (2024) launch event at Burlington Street was not just an opportunity to experience the latest wool innovations but also a reminder of the importance

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The Good Clothes Show - Roberta Lee, wearing Anciela Latin Couture dress 😍

The Good Clothes Show 2024: Sustainable Fashion Event

The Good Clothes Show at Birmingham NEC, held from September 20-22, 2024, brought together a vibrant community of sustainable fashion advocates, designers, sellers, authors, speakers, and enthusiasts. This event was a milestone for the sustainability movement in fashion. The Good Clothes Show: A New Take on an Old Favourite The event organisers, although not based

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Roberta Style Lee The Sustainable Stylist BLOG _ Secondhand September

What is Secondhand September?

Secondhand September is an awareness campaign created by Charity Oxfam to encourage people to shop secondhand for an entire month. Their campaign has seen great success at shopping locations like Selfridges London in 2020 and is supported by the Queen of Thrift Bay Garnett. Garnett who is well known for her thrifty styling skills has

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