The global appetite for fast fashion has brought with it a whirlwind of consequences, often hidden from plain sight. For many, the allure of inexpensive, trendy clothing from online giants such as Shein and Temu outweighs concerns about their origins or final destinations. But for communities in Ghana, the repercussions are starkly visible. From the recent fires in Kantamanto Market to the alarming pollution choking its seas, Ghana has become an unwitting recipient of the fast fashion industry’s waste.
Yep, ‘tis the season and all that! This year (and always) we’re sacking off the tacky Christmas jumpers and plastic rubbish no one wants and our Christmas wish list is turning totally tropical.
This Christmas more than ever it’s vital that we think about shopping independent, ethical and small so, from our home town Bristol all the way to Ghana, this round up features all of our favourite independent online shops.
Festival season is upon us and it's time to throw on the colour and sparkles and dance wildly in a field! We've picked out just a few of our favourite festival brands to help inspire you and get you looking gorge this summer.
The planet is in the midst of a climate crisis and fashion is the second largest polluting industry in the world after the oil industry. We firmly believe that there is a responsibility for those working in the industry to behave with respect to both people and planet.
St Pauls Carnival is iconic. People come from all over the country to enjoy one of the most vibrant cultural experiences the city of Bristol has to offer. As with most events around the country, St Pauls Carnival was postponed year after year due to Covid 19. Many were hoping and expecting the carnival to come back with a bang this year however, due to the lack time to raise enough funds the carnival is going to look slightly different this year. Don't worry though - if you were planning on visiting Bristol this weekend to immerse yourself in the culture there are still plenty of official and fringe events for you to get involved in. So where should you go this weekend if...
