Most New Zealand fashion retailers are doing a good job of looking after the people who make their clothes, but some brands have work to do. Department store Farmers was among those who got a poor ranking in this year's Ethical Fashion report by relief and development groups Tearfund and Baptist World Aid Australia. Read More: Fashion grades: Rating the retail brands that … [Read more...] about Fashion grades: Rating the retail brands that make your clothes – NZ Herald
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How fast fashion is destroying developing countries | 1 Million Women
It's a little-known fact that Brits wear just 70 per cent of the clothes they have stored away in their wardrobes, which leaves them with a total of 1.7 billion unused items. On average, a consumer keeps their garments for three years, but even more shocking than this is the fact that something might be frequently worn in the first year, and then phased into the stockpile of … [Read more...] about How fast fashion is destroying developing countries | 1 Million Women
How to store your summer clothes | Lifestyle
Winter is upon us and it’s time to pull out your coats and put away your bikinis. Storing your clothes properly is important. If you invest the time, energy, and finance filling your wardrobe with things you love, you should devote a little extra to safeguard your investments, season to season. With crisp mornings and cool evenings around the corner, now is the time to sort … [Read more...] about How to store your summer clothes | Lifestyle
Augustine | Chch Fashion Show 28 March 19
Augustine Fashion Show — Breast Cancer CURE Augustine with Breast Cancer Cure Fashion Show Be hosted by Petra Bagust a Breast Cancer Cure Ambassador whilst enjoying a fashion evening with Augustine by Kelly Coe with collections from Augustine, Amaya, Charlo and Alaska Tees. We will also hold … [Read more...] about Augustine | Chch Fashion Show 28 March 19
New Swim Collection Made Entirely of Recycled Plastic Bottles
Madewell an offshoot from J. Crew, just announced their first-ever sustainable swimwear line, a 32-piece collection using fabric spun from recycled plastic bottles. With the collection, appropriately called Second Wave, Madewell joins the growing number of brands seeking more sustainable ways to manufacture clothing. As consumers increasingly place more emphasis on … [Read more...] about New Swim Collection Made Entirely of Recycled Plastic Bottles