Despite its promising title, viewers are offered a very limited glimpse inside Missguided’s supply chain in a PR-friendly documentary that is riddled with faux empowerment and white feminism, says Melissa Watt
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Depop has captured the hearts of the ‘Instagram generation’, seeing a 200% increase in traffic since April. But the app hailed as a sustainable way to shop may be inadvertently fuelling our desire for new. Depop closely imitates the fast fashion cycle where users can shop from a constant flow of cheap new arrivals, many of which are barely worn.
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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.
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Cultural barriers, stigma, stereotyping and social invisibility are just some of the factors that contribute to the fact that refugees are being left further and further behind in our economy. Fashion can potentially bridge this gap, ensuring inclusivity and representation are at the forefront of our sector moving forward.
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Technology is hyped as the saviour of the pandemic, but its applications for the fashion industry do not come without risks for employees, says Camilla Rydzek
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