On Thursday evening, Fashion Roundtable and four graduates of the MA Fashion Futures at London College of Fashion came together to discuss their work and launch individual portfolios during an online event.

No drama, just Klarna? Right now, the Buy Now Pay Later bank is making waves, with slick advertising and seamless checkout processes that are almost too easy and don’t come with all the usual amounts of small print text. Klarna Bank AB was found to be offering not just zero-interest deals but formal credit agreements on shopping purchases as low as £35.

In a world where embroidery is deemed a superficial expression of femininity and has been removed from the school curriculum, mass-manufacture supply chains rely on a female-centric workforce— to the point where employers have exerted control over women’s reproductive health. Meg Pirie analyses the contradictions of gender within fashion and textiles.

Now we are easing out of lockdown and into a new normal, the tide must change for everyone to rest and regroup from the last few months and pause. Before Fashion Roundtable turns off its audio, this week’s topic was one of the most important of all— ARE YOU REPRESENTED?

The fashion industry is getting a Matrix makeover with technology and innovation driving digital disruption. From AI, to blockchain, augmented realities, 3D scanning, and phygital experiences - the possibilities for designers, creatives and customers are being reimagined. So, how this is accelerating fashion’s sustainability commitments?

Lives have changed, and so has style. Meg Pirie writes on the “demise of power dressing”, self-expression, empowerment and storytelling.

We must embrace the new wave of sustainability— one that understands the necessity of addressing inclusivity and diversity, alongside environmental protection efforts.

According to a report by PWC, retail sales have been hit very hard with 4.3% of stores reporting a zero turnover in April. Yesterday saw retailers re-opening across England, with the government issuing all businesses with guidance and framework on how to safely operate. So, what changes can we expect?

While many local businesses have started opening again, the NHS is still overrun and urgently needing our help. The Central Saint Martins Foundation team have been working tirelessly to create vital scrubs for the NHS, and are inviting anyone with the time and resources to get involved.

The pandemic has caused widespread disruption for the fashion industry, with orders being cancelled, collections being postponed and little information as to when the usual state of play will resume. In the face of these difficulties, Teatum Jones decided to look critically at the ‘normal’ fashion business model and what our roles as humans should be for the future of our planet.

At the best of times motherhood is an all-encompassing rollercoaster of emotions – relentless, calm, joyful and exhausting – all rolled into one – and yet, it’s single-handedly the most wonderful thing I’ll ever do. Throw in a global pandemic though and things become harder to navigate.