Kemi Gbadebo is the visionary founder and creative director behind the luxury British fashion brand Gbadebo, which is currently blazing a path and leaving exceptional successes in its wake. Her journey is not just about designing stylish and sustainable clothing but also about empowering the next generation of designers to be and think more about…
In recent years sustainability has been the buzzword of fashion, particularly with the introduction of rental fashion to the masses. The concept of renting dresses, jewellery and accessories for an event or special occasion is well established in the celebrity world. Stylists would be loaned dresses by designers for their clients to wear to red…
So, summer is here, you’re excited to be outside again. The familiar temptation to buy yourself a whole new summer wardrobe is calling, but you want to be more sustainable.. Sustainable fashion has a bad but justified reputation of mainly creating unattractive simplistic designs in burlap-esque fabrics. In recent years that has become less and…
As I eagerly await my turn to attend the Renaissance tour, whilst watching all of the preview content online, I have been revisiting Beyoncé’s illustrious discography. Her sophomore album features “Freakum Dress”, an up-tempo call to arms for women to seduce their lovers with their go to, sure fire, guaranteed winner, sexy dress, known as…
In a spectacular fusion of cultural diversity and sartorial innovation, Selfridges, the iconic British luxury department store, has unveiled its latest fashion endeavour. Paying homage to the vibrant and dynamic fashion scene of African countries, the prestigious retailer has launched the highly anticipated Woven Threads pop-up. This immersive experience, opening on the 9th of May…
Sustainability is no longer just a passing trend in the fashion industry; it’s a necessity. As consumers and brands alike turn to recycled materials and more eco-conscious production practices, it can be challenging to sift through the noise and find those who truly walk the talk. Enter Coachtopia, the latest sub-brand from the heritage leather…
It’s that time of year where we clear out our wardrobes, and begin to try and explore new brands in hopes of emulating our Pinterest boards and favourite influencers. Here’s a list of the 5 brands that we think every ‘IT Girl’ needs in their wardrobe! Ai Mei Li What began as a hobby at…
Known Source, a new online marketplace founded by friends Henry McNeill-Njoku and Theo El-Kattan, is changing the way we shop second-hand. In recent years the growth of the resale industry and platforms such as Depop and ASOS Marketplace has led to sellers forgoing quality, instead just offering as many products as possible. Henry and Theo…
The world is on fire. Natural disasters are on the rise and the fashion industry is responsible for more carbon dioxide emissions than international flights and shipping combined. Increasingly, people are starting to think about sustainability, environmental preservation and up-cycling with the outfit choices they make. We were on the lookout for the best sustainable…