Stitch Up
Body positivity is one of the biggest issues in fashion right now. So it makes sense that fashion brands would do their best to tackle the lack of representation for different bodies. However, we are all aware, fashion rarely accommodates people of different sizes. We’ll be looking at the inadequacies of representation in fashion, joined by Jess from the plus-size sewing brand, Muna and Broad.
Summer’s here and another school year has passed. We’ve rounded up five of the coolest fashion graduates who’ve been working with sustainable materials and techniques for their final collections. Johanna Hehemann and Claudia Gusella from Central Saint Martins’ BA Fashion Design Womenswear course, and Ivan Svanberg (BA Fashion/Apparel Design), Zamara Oborska Calado (BA Fashion), and Maria Dikaros (BA Fashion Design) from Ravensbourne University talk us through their designs, thoughts on sustainability, and the issues facing the fashion industry.
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.
Over the last year, facemasks have taken on a number of roles in the public imagination; from an important protective measure to a symbol of an ever-growing cultural war.
With lockdown rules lifted and people spending less time indoors, we understand that changing your approach to masks probably isn’t a high priority right now. But after the pandemic, people may be more wary of catching things on their daily commute, so masks could continue to be a valued commodity in the future.
For now, we all still need to wear them… But what you wear matters. For many companies, they are simply a cheap disposable commodity to be bundled in with fast fashion hauls. To help you make the right choice, check out our handy list of rules for eco-friendly face masks.
We know that changing your habits to be more sustainable can be full of dilemmas, and fashion can already be a minefield in itself. Unsure how to resist the urge to replace pieces with a bit of wear-and-tear? Perhaps you want some tips on getting into mending and upcycling? Well not to worry, our agony aunt, Uncle Sage will give you all the tips you need.
I’m trying to look out for more sustainable clothing options like hemp and viscose, but I’m not sure how to care for these new materials – can I throw them in the washing machine?!
Miguel Munoz wants to clean up the ocean with clothes. In response to the huge amount of plastic being dumped into the ocean, Munoz has just launched Kromo Menswear, a sustainable menswear brand with a mission.