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The next generation of leather alternatives

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Fast fashion is the mass production of cheap, poor quality, disposable clothing. To give you an idea of the scale of the problem, the fashion industry churns out a gargantuan 80 billion garments a year.

That's over 10 for every person on earth. And it's 400% more than it produced 20 years ago.

Clothes shopping used to be an occasional event—something that happened a few times a year when the seasons changed or when we outgrew what we had. But about 20 years ago, something changed. Clothes became cheaper, trend cycles sped up, and shopping became a hobby. Enter fast fashion and the global chains that now dominate our high streets and online shopping. But what is fast fashion? And how does it impact people, the planet, and animals?

Breaking Up With Fast Fashion Has Been Easier

It was all too good to be true. All these stores selling cool, trendy clothing you could buy with your loose change, wear a handful of times, and then throw away. Suddenly everyone could afford to dress like their favourite celebrity or wear the latest trends fresh from the catwalk.

Many people debate what came first: the desire for fresh looks at an alarming rate or the industry’s top players convincing us that we’re behind trends as soon as we see them being worn. It’s hard to say, but there is no doubt that we thirst for the “next best thing” every day of our consumer-driven lives.

These brands earn millions of dollars while selling pieces cheaply because of the sheer number of items they sell, no matter the cost or markup. And garment workers are undoubtedly being paid well below the minimum wage. In the documentary "The True Cost," author and journalist Lucy Siegle summed it up perfectly: ”Fast fashion isn’t free. Someone, somewhere is paying.”

The next generation of leather alternatives

admin — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 04:12:42 +0000

Gucci’s Men’s Cruise Collection 2018

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That's over 10 for every person on earth. And it's 400% more than it produced 20 years ago.

Breaking Up With Fast Fashion Has Been Easier

As people move out of big cities, fashion retail follows

admin — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 04:11:31 +0000

Gucci’s Men’s Cruise Collection 2018

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As someone who has dabbled in women’s jeans, I’d like to share my opinion on several pairs that will work for a man if he is willing to give it a try.

The characteristics I take into account when selecting a pair of women’s jeans include:

Am I comfortable with the way they fit on me?
Is the inseam long enough as the jeans’ leg must cover my ankle?
Is there a sufficiently long fly for obvious reasons?
Do they stay in place with minimal slippage and/or bunching?
Plus, are the size & placement of the back pockets ok? If too small or placed too high, they can look overtly feminine.

Skinny jeans are great for tucking into boots thanks to their skin-tight leg, but styling is key, to avoid skinnies looking dated. If you want to refresh your denim, pair them with more trend-led pieces such as puff sleeve blouses and oversized blazers. Don’t be afraid to play with the proportions and balance out snug skinnies with looser styles on top.

Breaking Up With Fast Fashion Has Been Easier

Awkwardness gives me great comfort. I’ve never been cool, but I’ve felt cool. I’ve been in the cool place, but I wasn’t really cool – I was trying to pass for hip or cool. Fashion never stops. There is always the new project, the new opportunity. I always say: To be well dressed you must be well naked.

If I fell in love with a woman for an artistic reason, or from the point of view of my work, I think it would rob her of something. We live in an era of globalization and the era of the woman. Never in the history of the world have women been more in control of their destiny.

As people move out of big cities, fashion retail follows

admin — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 04:11:31 +0000

Gucci’s Men’s Cruise Collection 2018

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As someone who has dabbled in women’s jeans, I’d like to share my opinion on several pairs that will work for a man if he is willing to give it a try.

The characteristics I take into account when selecting a pair of women’s jeans include:

Am I comfortable with the way they fit on me?
Is the inseam long enough as the jeans’ leg must cover my ankle?
Is there a sufficiently long fly for obvious reasons?
Do they stay in place with minimal slippage and/or bunching?
Plus, are the size & placement of the back pockets ok? If too small or placed too high, they can look overtly feminine.

Breaking Up With Fast Fashion Has Been Easier

The post-pandemic consumer is embracing secondhand clothes

admin — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 04:10:46 +0000

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The number of people open to selling their used clothes is on the rise as well. The study found there were 52.6 million total sellers last year – with 69% of those being first time sellers. And the total number of sellers is expected to more than double.

Fashion is no longer about having the trendiest styles. Instead of chasing the latest must-have brands and designs, consumers are now pricing in the environmental footprint of their clothing. Many are choosing secondhand upon the realisation that buying preloved items helps to extend the lifespan of products, reduce unsustainable new production and divert waste from landfills.

Breaking Up With Fast Fashion Has Been Easier

Not only are consumers buying secondhand items, which in itself is more eco-friendly as it helps to lengthen the lifespan of products, shoppers are looking to go that extra mile by buying preloved sustainable garments. Consumers are seeking sustainable bargains even though they’re stuck at home. Consignment marketplace Poshmark recently told Forbes that its user base has jumped to 60 million, with sellers from mid-March to mid-June in 2020 sharing an astonishing 60 million listings every day – double the numbers recorded prior to Covid-19.

The reasons vary, from environmental and sustainability factors to dramatically lower prices for name-brand items. There’s also a thrill of the hunt aspect to shopping in secondhand clothing stores. Buying used clothes is far from a new phenomenon. A certain segment of every new generation of teens and 20-somethings invariably gets drawn into spending time combing through the racks at thrift shops or flea markets. But in the last decade, the emergence of online, peer-to-peer fashion resale marketplaces has turned the act of purchasing and selling used clothes into a much more mainstream activity.

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The post-pandemic consumer is embracing secondhand clothes

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The most vacation-worthy dresses to wear this summer

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A summer getaway wardrobe is hard to beat; between fabulous vacation dresses, colorful jewelry, standout sun hats, and of course, a pair of really good sandals, the joyfulness of the season is as fun to wear as it is to look at.

There are so many fantastic places to choose from, but I narrowed down this list to five locations that consistently pop up on my Instagram feed. From Aimee Song to Lucy Williams, scroll down to see where well-dressed women are heading in 2021 and to shop vacation-worthy looks.

Summer is officially in full swing and you’ve got a big vacation on the calendar. Your flight and hotel are both arranged, so now your only real concern is justifying a week’s worth of adorable new summer clothes for the trip. Our simple solution? Invest in vacation-worthy dresses that can be worn again and again post-holiday to work.

We found the cutest out there, from easy breezy sundresses to crisp shirt dresses, that can easily transition from beach to boardroom once you are back to reality. Don’t blame us if you require a bigger suitcase to match. A summer getaway wardrobe is hard to beat; between fabulous vacation dresses, colorful jewelry, standout sun hats, and of course, a pair of really good sandals, the joyfulness of the season is as fun to wear as it is to look at. And if there’s one thing to get you in the vacation mood (besides actually booking your trip), it’s planning all of your on-holiday ensembles

Don’t Go On Holiday Without One of These Vacation Dresses

Maybe you’re planning to visit a museum or landmark on your vacation. If so, you need an outfit that’s cool and comfortable for all-day wear. In the summertime, cotton sundresses are a good option. They’re light and breezy, and you can wear them with a light summer sweater if you want more coverage. Mid-length skirts and short-sleeve tops are also good for sightseeing and/or shopping.

The most vacation-worthy dresses to wear this summer

admin — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 04:09:43 +0000

Don’t Go On Holiday Without One of These Vacation Dresses

Sweeten your summer wardrobes

admin — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 04:08:45 +0000

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As influential as runways are, trends are not solely born on them. There was a clear direction coming from Gen Z and their social media platform of choice—TikTok—to be seen across the shows in New York, London, Milan and Paris.

Thought the humble white shirt couldn’t be more boring? Think again. This season, the shirt gets a high fashion makeover, if the new collections are to be believed. At Valentino, it was thigh-length and pink, at Jacquemus, cropped and asymmetrical, and at The Row they were oversized to the max. Whatever your mood, there’s a shirt for it.

Weirdly foreshadowing our loungewear/lockdown fatigue, designers such as Molly Goddard, Rodarte, Christopher John Rogers, Simone Rocha and Jacquemus have served up some dreamy, extravagant summer dresses that scream escapism. Honestly, even the dress-averse won’t be able to stop that smile spreading on their faces. Think over-the-top tulle ballgowns, acid-hued florals, ribbon detailing, feel-good colours and puff sleeves galore.

Spring/summer fashion trends 2022: Denim

Ok, so denim never really goes away, but let’s just say it’s taking centre stage for summer. See Chloe and Paco Rabanne’s high-waisted flares for a 70s take, Chanel’s 80s neon jacket and Gabriella Hearst and Wales Bonner for polished denim gowns.

Get ready to bring sexy back, because the little black dress didn’t come to play this season. From Victoria Beckham’s keyhole detail dress to Khaite’s and Rosetta Getty’s lingerie-inspired frocks. The more skin on show, the better.

The colour-averse amongst you will rejoice in the fact that timeless black and white are the hues to be seen in this season. At Prada, models wore sporty shirt over tailored trousers, while at Alexander McQueen, the take was decidedly more feminine thanks to puff sleeves and full skirts. At Balmain, the power suit got an 90s makeover thanks to exaggerated shoulders and cycling shorts.

Sweeten your summer wardrobes

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Gucci’s Men’s Cruise Collection 2018

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Spring/summer fashion trends 2022: Denim