Fashion student to launch vintage market in Sunderland next year
A University of Sunderland fashion student is set to launch her very own vintage fashion market in Sunderland. Elena Amos, who is in her second year of studying Fashion Design and Promotion, wants to offer an affordable and sustainable alternative to
Sustainable Fashion: Investigating the rise of ethical fashion
As most fashion lovers are aware the fashion industry has come under extreme scrutiny over the past few years regarding environmental and ethical issues. This is at the hands of fast fashion brands which we know and love, currently dominating
We’re all ‘Depop girlies’ now: Are we running to second hand to save our purses?
How has the fluctuation of the economy post-pandemic and amid the cost-of-living crisis affected the second-hand clothing market and charity shops? Covid has been replaced with another c-word: The cost-of-living crisis, which is having a similarly disastrous and yet different effect
The Zandra Rhodes x IKEA collaboration that’s being resold for 10 times its original price
We all know that the iconic Dame Zandra Rhodes is known for her garish designs that match her unique and bold fashion looks, but she has most recently collaborated with IKEA and released a new collection with the furniture brand
Is fashion resale the key to ending fast fashion?
During the pandemic, second-hand fashion has been the focus of the fashion industry. A report published by ThredUp has shown that by 2029 the second-hand fashion market will have grown a worth of over 80 billion dollars, which is set
Depop VS Fast Fashion, where does the future lie?
Fast fashion is dying, and fashion lovers are turning to something that will not only make a statement but will also help save the planet. Sustainable fashion and second-hand ownership has skyrocketed, with businesses such as Depop becoming more popular