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Fashion Revolution Week: An Interview with Orsola de Castro of Fashion Revolution
“On a personal level, we at Fashion Revolution advocate very much for the caring of clothes as well as the respecting the people that made them, the two things go hand in hand. We’ve got a bit of a catchphrase this year, which is ‘it’s just as important to ask who made my clothes as… →
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Environmental Audit Committee Report
I hope that this report marks a turning point – as has been identified by Mary Creagh MP a voluntary approach to sustainability has not worked – it’s now time for the UK fashion industry to lead by example. →
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United Nations Panel: International Day of Women and Girls in Science
On the 11th and 12th February the United Nations headquarters in New York celebrated the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. London College of Fashion and HRH Princess Nisreen organised the panel discussion ‘The Science of Fashion for Sustainable Development’. →
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LCF – Green Gown Awards Winner 2018
Last night London College of Fashion attended the 14th edition of the prestigious Green Gown Awards Ceremony. The Awards saw guests from institutions, companies and organisations across the UK and Ireland come to celebrate the educational initiatives, staff, and students helping address some of the most pressing global challenges. For the second year running, finalists… →
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10 Ways To Create A More Sustainable Wardrobe
With £30 billion worth of clothes hung unworn in UK wardrobes, the impact of our shopping habits is having a huge devastation effect on the environment. Impacting water pollution, waste disposal, crop irrigation, greenhouse gasses and human lives, the fashion industry is now the second biggest polluter on the planet. Fast fashion is… →
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Sir John Cass Foundation Annual Lecture: Fashioning Futures
Founded in 1784 by City of London politician and philanthropist Sir John Cass, the foundation has a rich history of supporting pioneering initiatives to promote participation and achievement for the most disadvantaged young people in the capital. The foundation has evolved over its more than 250-year history to become one of the leading independent education… →
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5 Affordable Sustainable Clothes Brands
5 Affordable Sustainable Brands Many people assume that to shop sustainably – it will cost a small fortune. This however is not the case. Locally sourced materials and production can be found right here in the U.K at a reasonable price, it is just about knowing where to find them and… →
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Fashion District Launch
Fashion District This morning we celebrated the launch of the Fashion District – A new vision for an East London Fashion Innovation Hub. Joined by BFC Chief Executive, Caroline Rush, Deputy Mayor Justine Simons and designer Christopher Raeburn, LCF collaborated with our partners to launch exciting plans for a new technologically advanced district, reviving east… →
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Elle – The Sustainability Issue
This month Elle magazine printed their first ever sustainable magazine, made from 100% recycled paper. The groundbreaking issue addresses how the fashion industry and consumers can make meaningful changes to the way they work and shop to help the environment. Teaming up with industry leaders such as Naomi Klein, Pamela Anderson, Stella McCartney, Arizona Muse, Livia Firth,… →
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Processions 2018
In 1918, the Representation of the People Act gave the first British women the right to vote and stand for public office. One hundred years on, Processions invites women and girls across the UK to mark this historic moment, as part of a living portrait of women in the 21st century. On Sunday 10th June 2018,… →