My 10 Staples For A True Capsule Wardrobe
Good morning 2025! As we dive into the season of New Year’s resolutions, why not make one for your closet? A well-rounded capsule wardrobe includes a mix of basics and standout staples (standout doesn’t mean wearing it once, btw.) Here’s a detailed guide to 10 essentials, with my personal recommendations. Each of these pieces have…
Why Do We Crave Newness?
Picture this: you’re scrolling through your favourite online store, and a planner flashes across the screen. “NEW ARRIVALS!” it says. Suddenly, your heart races and your finger hovers over the click. You don’t need another jumper or pair of trainers, but the allure of something new is irresistible. Why does this happen? Why are humans wired to crave…
The Inequalities Of Eco-Fashion
As you can tell, I’m all for sustainable fashion. It has become a focal point of contemporary discussions regarding the future of stye, offering the potential of a more ethical and environmentally conscious industry. Yet, as the movement gains momentum, it reveals an uncomfortable truth: eco-fashion remains largely inaccessible to many. Its high price points,…
Opinion: Why Quiet Luxury Feels Like the Only Real Luxury Left
Scrolling through Instagram or TikTok these days, it’s clear that the era of flashy logos is waning. For the vast majority, no longer are the ‘Balenciaga’-emblazoned sock shoes and LV monogrammed T-shirts markers of style. Instead, we’ve embraced something subtler, something which is being dubbed as quiet luxury. But in actuality, it’s the Uniqlo cashmere sweaters and…
Reflections on a Teen Vogue Article
I’ll be honest. I first came across this article after deep-diving on Pinterest for quotes related to fast fashion. Published in 2020, it’s an older article, but I thought it was interesting nonetheless! Click here to read the article yourself. Overall, Tahirah Hairston succeeded in writing an engaging and thought-provoking article. It was refreshing, not just…
Rethinking Black Friday
Black Friday: the unoffical holiday of impulse buys, endless queues, and deals so good they demand a second (or third) coffee to conquer. It’s a retail phenomenon, but behind the flash sales and midnight shopping marathons lies a complex economic and environmental story. While it may seem like a harmless celebration of consumption, and an…
The Intricacies of a Sample Sale
In the midst of college applications and late-night conversations with friends, the idea of a dream class led to an interesting thought: exploring the psychology and economics of a sample sale. On the surface, sample sales may seem like little more than chaotic shopping events, but they offer fascinating insights into human behaviour and market…
How Rental Fashion is Changing Consumerism
Rental fashion, once reserved for special occasions like weddings or galas, has now entered the mainstream, changing how we think about shopping and sustainability. At its core, rental fashion challenges the traditional idea of ownership. Platforms like Rent the Runway (popular in the US), Hurr (a London-based favourite), and By Rotation (which doubles as a peer-to-peer rental app) have made it…
The Role of Tariffs and Trade Policies in Shaping Fashion Prices
When we think of fashion, it’s easy to get caught up in the glamour of design, the rapid churn of trends, or the power of branding. However, studying globalisation and trade policies in school has opened my eyes to a deeper, more complex layer of the industry: the economic mechanisms that influence the clothes we…
The Role of Upcycling in Tackling Textile Waste
Upcycling has emerged as a powerful tool in addressing the global textile waste crisis. Unlike recycling, which often breaks materials down into lower-quality products, upcycling transforms discarded items into something of equal or greater value. In fashion, this might mean turning old denim into a patchwork jacket, repurposing fabric scraps into unique accessories, or even…
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