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Knitters welcome DIY Schitt’s Creek merch

One of the most outstanding things about the award-winning Canadian comedy show Schitt’s Creek? The wardrobes of the Rose family. From Moira’s eccentric wigs, to Johnny’s suits and David’s sweaters to Alexis’ bohemian-inspired outfits. It is not new for viewers to take inspiration for their wardrobes from their favourite TV characters, but now, rather than opting for a pre-made collection for high prices, you can just craft your own. 

ITV Studios is hopping on the DIY train with Schitt’s Creek crafts merchandise. They partnered up with US fifth generation family-owned business The Lion Brand Yarn Co. For this collab they’ll launch yarns and patterns which will be available by the end of this year, with retail prices starting at $9.99 (£7.16).  

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H&M launches sustainable virtual fashion collection

Between Balenciaga’s fashion show featuring a single digital model and London-based Auroboros’ first digital ready-to-wear collection, who hasn’t noticed that virtual fashion is in this fashion week? This technological breakthrough might be aesthetically futurist and intrinsically cool, but it can also serve another purpose: making the fashion industry more sustainable.

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Great British Sewing Bee winner hopes to inspire Gen Z

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Serena Baker, 21, was crowned the winner of popular TV sewing competition the Great British Sewing Bee last night.

Baker, a medical student from Glasgow, is the youngest ever winner of the competition, which has been airing on BBC Two for seven series.

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New clothes care device avoids washing waste

A device using “hydrodynamic” technology to clean clothes without a washing machine is launching this month.

Called W’air, the gadget “combines a gentle burst of air with just a tiny bit of water and soap”, creating a spray that pushes dirt off of clothes.

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Sustainable designer scoops GQ prize

British fashion designer Priya Ahluwalia, known for her sustainable approach, has won this year’s British Fashion Council/GQ Designer Menswear Fund.

The prize is a one-year business mentorship, free legal services and a cash injection of £150,000.

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Half of UK fast fashion is made from new plastics

Almost half of women’s clothing for sale on UK fast fashion sites is made entirely from new plastics like polyester, nylon, elastane and acrylic, according to a new study.

Researchers from the RSA looked at over 10,000 “new in” items for sale on ASOS, Boohoo, Missguided and PrettyLittleThing in May, finding 49% were made completely from synthetic fibres derived from fossil fuels.