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COVID:19 - The End Of Fashion Week?
Rag Revolution explores the concept of COVID:19 ending fashion week as we know it. Fashion week and fast fashion brands have long been called out for being the culprits in driving over consumption and unsustainable fashion production, but a shift and demand for ethical and sustainable fashion production has already been seen.
Seasonless Fashion Shows” was during the early days of the pandemic. Gucci was one of the first fashion houses to bid farewell to fashion week and go seasonless. Was their decision to foster less production and more sustainable practices a genuine environmental concern or was it because they recognised people weren't buying as much? Regardless, it’s a brave step in the right direction
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6 Irish Sustainable Fashion Brands That You Need To Support!
Not so long ago there was a mental image conjured up of loose-fitting hemp clothing when “sustainable fashion” was mentioned. The term ... -
Normal People: 5 looks That Prove Marianne Is A Sustainable Fashion Icon
Normal people have captured the hearts of the nation by depicting Marianne and Connell's beautiful story. We explore Marianne best fashion looks and uncovered her best sustainable fashion choices. Her style consists of simple vintage and timeless pieces that make her style both attainable and a sustainable fashion icon. -
5 Sustainable Denim Brands You Need To Know About!
Denim dominates every season, but, before you buy the latest denim trends, consider the environmental impact of each piece. If you’re going to buy an investment piece then consider how many wears or years you will get out of it before you commit to buying. We’ve created a list of 5 sustainable denim brands that are worthwhile considering for your next denim purchase.
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Fashion Revolution Week, Promoting Sustainable Fashion & Greater Tansparency in the Fashion Supply Chain.
Fashion Revolution Week, a sustainable fashion event and movement .Fashion Revolution, marks a week of campaigns, protests and online information sharing to demand greater transparency in the fashion supply chain. Co-founded by Carry Somers and Orsola de Castr, the movement publishes a Fashion Transparency Index each year, detailing some of brands which are leading the way on transparency, which brands are improving, and where there is more work to be done. This year, the fifth Index will be published, the biggest to date, including details of 250 of the world’s biggest fashion brands and retailers. -
Will COVID-19 disrupt fashion sustainability?
With the rise in awareness in sustainable fashion, the industry has pivoted and is moving towards more ethical productions and environmentally focused practices. Millennials and Gen Z market audiences have set the ethical tone that they expect fashion brands to adhere to.
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Why you should rent a dress instead of buying it!
Once upon a time, we’d buy a dress, wear it once and leave it in the wardrobe without a second thought. With over 7 billion people on the planet, if we continued with this, our actions will have irreversible consequences on the environment. Consumers over the past two years have begun to wake up to the effect that cheap/disposable fashion is contributing to climate change. -
Sustainable fashion, how can you make more sustainable choices?
By Ciara Redmond Photo cred: Sustainable Fashion Forum As climate activism takes a central role on the world stage, one thing is guaranteed; sust...
