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In the first of our new Reimagining Fashion video series, Arizona Muse shares her journey from model to activist, inviting us all to rethink our relationship with fashion. And guess what? Conscious choices are not only stylish, they’re fun, she reveals.
Read MoreHow many of us have a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear? Many of us buy fast fashion as a way to keep up with trends, without thinking about the impact we are having on the planet or the people. Gabriella Smith (@gabriellasmith) has made it her life’s work to raise awareness of the effects of fashion in our world, by utilizing creative ways to engage brands and consumers to rethink the way they design and shop.
Drawing on her extensive fashion experience and expertise, Darke offers practical guidance on how we as consumers can make a difference in the industry's environmental impact. What to Wear and Why also celebrates those who are already doing so, from environmental activists to sustainable fashion pioneers, giving us examples of how fashion sustainability can work in the real world.
Read MoreThis book explores the craft of use, the cultivated, ordinary and ingenious ideas and practices that promote satisfying and resourceful use of garments, presenting them as an alternative, dynamic, experiential frame with which to articulate and foster sustainability in the fashion sector.
Read MoreA sweeping and captivatingly told history of clothing and the stuff it's made of--an unparalleled deep dive into how we've made what we wear, and how our garments have transformed our societies, our planet, and our lives.
Read MoreJournalist Lauren Bravo loves clothes more than anything, but she's called time on her affair with fast fashion in search of a slower, saner way of dressing. In this book, she'll help you do the same.Journalist Lauren Bravo loves clothes more than anything, but she's called time on her affair with fast fashion in search of a slower, saner way of dressing. In this book, she'll help you do the same.
Read MoreA jolting exposé that reveals the true cost of the toxic, largely unregulated chemicals found on most clothing today.
Read MoreIn this impassioned book, Siegle analyses the global epidemic of unsustainable fashion, taking stock of our economic health and moral accountabilities to expose the pitfalls of fast fashion. Refocusing the debate squarely back on the importance of basic consumer rights, Siegle reveals the truth behind cut price, bulk fashion and the importance of your purchasing decisions, advocating the case for a new sustainable design era where we are assured of value for ethically, morally and in real terms.
Read MoreJoin Orsola's care revolution and learn to make the clothes you love, last longer.
This book will equip you with a myriad of ways to mend, rewear and breathe new life into your wardrobe to achieve a more sustainable lifestyle.
Read MoreFibershed by Rebecca Burgess explores a revolutionary approach to fashion by advocating for regional and regenerative textile systems. Inspired by her year-long challenge to wear only locally sourced clothing, Burgess presents a vision for a more sustainable industry rooted in soil-to-soil practices. The book highlights the environmental and social benefits of bioregional fiber production, showcasing farmers, artisans, and innovators working to create a circular, climate-positive fashion system.
Read MoreOrdinary Delusions is a roadmap for how we can flourish in a world where quality of life, prosperity, mental health and hope for a better future are all under threat. It is an attempt to find answers to some of the biggest paradoxes of modern life:
→ Modern life feels empty and overwhelming at the same time
→ We know shopping is bad…but we still like it
→ Work sucks but we all want to be someone
→ The future looks so dark but what are we really doing about it
“In early 2022, I realised I didn’t have a great relationship with clothes.
Deciding what to wear occupied my thoughts continuously, and many of my feelings about getting dressed were negative. This realisation led to a research project exploring our relationship with clothes, trying to understand how clothes make us feel”
Read MoreCareer advice for sustainable fashion change makers
All about empowering people to work in the fast-paced and ever evolving world of sustainable fashion. It’s about enabling more of you to arrive here and indeed, own it, as well as then thrive within it.
Read MoreThis is a place to explore luxury, fashion and sustainability: not the happiest of friends historically. It is information and power to change what inspires you, the way you dress, shop and spend your time. Discover the good and bad of what brands are up to, what is going on behind the scenes (it’s exciting), and how you can enjoy fashion and beauty guilt free. Because currently: it’s not sustainable.
Read MoreDo you know where your clothes come from? The apparel industry is one of the biggest violators of both the environment and human rights. In this compelling and information-packed talk, co-founder of Zady Maxine Bédat shows how you can take back the power of your wardrobe, and feel better in (and better about) your clothes.
Read MoreListen as model, sustainable fashion advocate and climate activist Arizona Muse talks us through how the vast garment industry that makes all our clothes, shoes and bags could have a positive impact on our planet and people
Read MoreFrom the field to your closet, your clothes go on a long journey before they enter your life. Designer Amy Powney explores the fashion industry's brutal impact on the environment and human health, modeling what ethical, planet-friendly clothing can look like — and inviting us all to think beyond the label.
Read MoreYour favorite pair of jeans -- the ones you refuse to throw out -- are actually a part of a global climate solution, says fashion entrepreneur Josephine Philips. When you value your existing clothes instead of chasing the latest trends, you help reduce waste and protect our planet for generations to come. Learn more about the impacts of what you wear -- and the incredible power of repairing your clothes.
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