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Who owns who in the fast fashion universe?

Despite hundreds of seemingly distinct brands on our high streets, many clothing shops are actually owned by the same companies. While some brands have sustainable ranges and environmental promises, others under the same parent organisation are facing scandals about working conditions. Karen Millen’s new ‘ready for the future’ campaign, with recycled packaging? Owned by the same people who founded Boohoo – one of the worst offenders for fast fashion waste.

So who really owns who?

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Vintage Wear

Beyond Depop: try these secondhand apps

Among many other things, the pandemic has given us time to take a long hard look at our wardrobes, and finally do that long overdue clear out. Why not earn some extra cash by selling your castoff clothes?