Informer
OP-ED: Why labour exploitation and social injustices continue for garment workers closer to home
After revelations about the appalling conditions at a Boohoo factory in Leicester, slow fashion activist Meg Pirie argues how governments must intervene with far stricter legislation, while brands must voluntarily become far more transparent in their work.
The Demise of "Power-Dressing"
Lives have changed, and so has style. Meg Pirie writes on the “demise of power dressing”, self-expression, empowerment and storytelling.
Retail is in Crisis, but Small Business Might Still Thrive
Clara Buckens writes on the future of the retail sector in the aftermath of COVID-19. Post-lockdown, the retail sector is struggling. Consumers are opting for a more personal shopping experience, giving small and independent business an edge.
Webinar Roundup - Consumption and Choice
Read about Fashion Roundtable’s recent Webinar on “Consumption and Choice: Does Fashion Have A Class Problem?” The Webinar was based on the OP-ED article by Author and Journalist Tansy Hoskins - ‘Why people in Primark are not your enemy.’
Survey: Cleaning Up Fashion - Accelerating Sustainability and Supply Chain Transparency in the Fashion Industry
Based on our on-going All-Party Parliamentary Group for Ethics and Sustainability in Fashion evidence sessions, Fashion Roundtable is seeking written submissions on how to start “Cleaning Up Fashion” by accelerating sustainability and supply chain transparency.
Fashion Roundtable Submit Evidence on the Shortage Occupation List
Fashion Roundtable have submitted evidence to the Migration Advisory Committee in response to the open consultation on the Shortage Occupation List - the new points-based immigration system, applying to EU and EEA workers coming in the UK starting 1 January 2020.
Fashion Roundtable Webinar review - Fashion and Activism: Why we need to clean up now! by Kate Auguste
‘If you don’t hear what you know needs to be said, you have to make space for a new conversation’.
Power words from Fashion Roundtable CEO & Founder Tamara Cincik.
Black Lives Matter: Why an understanding of "Intersectional Environmentalism" is vital in the fashion industry
We must embrace the new wave of sustainability— one that understands the necessity of addressing inclusivity and diversity, alongside environmental protection efforts.