Michelle Keegan Wows At New Lipsy Collection Launch
Michelle Keegan held a swanky Mayfair party to celebrate the launch of her latest Lipsy range, and - naturally - looked nothing short of stunning on the red carpet. The actress teamed a chic black...
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Not Just A Pretty Face: Bonaveri Introduces Its Unique, Biodegradable Mannequin
Italian company Bonaveri's new creation doesn't just look good. It's also the world's first biodegradable mannequin. That makes it unique and pretty irresitible. CEO Andrea Bonaveri enthuses why. Our...
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Good As Fairtrade Gold
As a nation built on Bake Off and a good brew, the UK is pretty familiar with Fairtrade-certified food products such as coffee, tea and sugar but what about Fairtrade-certified gold? Alongside its...
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A Revolution In Clothing Recycling Is On The Horizon
Consider yourself a savvy sustainable fashionista? Fantastic! You probably already donate your unworn clothes to charity or drop them off at the in-store collection too? That is if you're not selling...
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Do We Really Care About Who Makes Our Clothes?
A few weeks ago, I was chatting with an expert who invests to create change in the fashion supply chain. I was telling her about Not My Style, the app that my co-founders and I have been developing....
View ArticleWhere Are The Disabled Women In H&M's New Advert?
The new H&M advert is being praised for its depiction of real women - which I think is great - but they are missing a huge opportunity to include disabled women. Marketing money should certainly be...
View ArticleKim Kardashian Wore The Naked Dress To End All Naked Dresses
Kim Kardashian just made another case for herself to be named the queen of the naked dress. Blowing away any doubts to her title (Bella Hadid was a strong contender), the reality star rocked up to the...
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Introducing Annie Lennox To Receive The Fashion 4 Development Award 2016
For me fashion has always been a feminist issue - not only because clothes can empower you, but also because the clothes we wear are most likely being sown and made by other women - so we carry their...
View ArticleThis Blogger Tried To Curl Her Hair Using Tampons
YouTuber Graveyard Girl, aka Bunny Marie Meyer, is changing the beauty game with her new series: Can It Curl? Inspired by the hilarious Will It Blend videos, each week the vlogging star has been...
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Learning From Laundry
Laundry practices, clothing design and resource consumption has been the focus of my research over the past eight years. While laundry is a pretty mundane chore that most of us don't like to spend too...
View ArticleBlack Women Are Being Ripped Off By The Black Hair Care Industry
As a Black woman who is serious about my hair maintenance routine, I have spent untold thousands, likely in the six figures over the course of my life to maintain my hair slayage. From catching...
View ArticleKylie Cosmetics 'Smile' Lip Kit Has An Incredible Bonus
Kylie Jenner has revealed another new Lip Kit, and this time it has an amazing extra benefit (and no, we’re not talking about the matching lip liner). The shade ‘Smile’ is a “beautiful pale pink” that...
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Fast Fashion: Changing The Direction Of The Juggernaut
My recent article on Fast Fashion - Can it be Sustainable? explored fast fashion, sustainability, and the growing stand-off between two fashion industry camps - fast fashion retailers outwardly...
View ArticlePeople Are Bathing In Alcohol In The Name Of Beauty
Just when it seemed like the world was falling out of love with alcohol (we can’t ignore the health risks, even with beer-goggles on), a new way to enjoy the strong stuff has made it onto our radar....
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Sustainable Educated Consumerism
We are personally responsible for our actions, and in order to improve our world we need to accept that responsibility and change our actions. Since childhood, I saw the idea of reusability first...
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On The Origin Of Clothes: Storytelling Behind Fashion
Take a look at the clothes you are wearing right now. Do you know who made them? Were they sewn by a man or a woman? Which part of the world did the person come from? What view do they see from their...
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These Sustainable Wedding Dress Designers Will Take Your Breath Away
With more women than ever choosing to shop sustainably, it’s no wonder the eco-friendly wedding market is fast becoming a booming business. If you need a little help with your search, we’ve rounded up...
View ArticleSyrian Refugee Saves Wedding After Bride's Dress Zip Breaks
A newly-arrived Syrian refugee saved the day when a bride’s dress broke on her wedding day. Jo Du suffered a wedding day nightmare when the zip on her dress broke shortly before the ceremony in...
View ArticleChristian Dior SS17 Was The Most Star-Studded Paris Fashion Week Show
Christian Dior has taken the crown for most stars in attendance at Paris Fashion Week so far. The French fashion house boasted a whole host of big names at its spring/summer 2017 show on Friday 30...
View ArticleCara Delevingne Has A Mesmerising New Neck Tattoo
Cara Delevingne has added another tattoo to her growing collection of body art - and this one’s pretty darn eye-catching. The supermodel-turned-actress headed to celebrity favourite tattoo artist Bang...
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