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Facing the future with ethical face masks

If you had to name one thing no fashion designer could have predicted, it would be the face mask. Previously associated with medical procedures and London tourists, this accessory has become a mainstay in all [...]
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PANGAIA: Sustainable, stylish loungewear that started out quite differently…

the materials science company that became a go-to sustainable fashion label [...]
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Culturally-enriching takeaways from Lockdown – Part 1

Blogger Nina Rennie speaks to some of London’s culture vultures and creatives on how they coped during the COVID-19 lockdown, and what they drew on for inspiration and support. Sheryl Garratt “I am so grateful [...]
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The future of footwear: how sustainable are your sneakers?

Did you know that the world makes 23 billion pairs of trainer each year – about three times the global population – and throws away 300 million pairs? Most of these throwaways end up in [...]
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Let’s head back to… The National Gallery

After an unprecedented 111 days with its doors closed, the National Gallery began welcoming visitors again on 8 July, making it the first major national art museum to reopen in the UK following the COVID-19 [...]
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Drawn Together: Unit London’s online exhibition

Unit London’s first ever online exhibition, ‘Drawn Together’, launched recently with works from more than 100 international artists who were asked to return to paper in order to illustrate their support for those in need [...]
Fashion | Interview

Chic Chats #30 – Elvis & Kresse

“I think we can always grow and grow because we look for, and offer, solutions. Even in a pessimistic time we will never behave like pessimists because that makes life unbearable.” Lawfully Chic caught up [...]

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Braxfield: where Ginger Rogers meets Charlize Theron…

The massive spike in online purchases in the current retail climate has been a welcome shift for companies like vintage-inspired fashion brand, Braxfield. [...]
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Peace (Jewellery) Makers: Part 1

Some of the most prized accessories are helping to stop violence, support vulnerable communities and fuel long-term peace. From up-cycling bombs and guns, to funding educational programmes and boosting co-operatives, these high-end jewellery brands are [...]
Fashion | Interview

Chic Chats #29 – St Bert’s Clothing

Family brand, St Bert's, has a happy retro vibe and focusses on quality clothing using quality fabrics. [...]
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Earth Day turns 50… and goes digital

This year marks the 50th ever Earth Day and for the first time ever, it's gone digital. [...]
Art

Route Artlantique

Applications are now being accepted for the sixth edition of Route Artlantique, the travelling design ‘laboratory’ that enables students from around the globe to learn first-hand from Senegalese artisans and artists, and exchange ideas, in [...]
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Shackleton: for stylish men who love to explore.

We may be living in a more isolated fashion these days, but walking is on the cards for most of us. Even those who are far happier on wheels than on walks seem to be [...]