Friday 11th May: British Fashion Council: London Craft Week Panel Discussion Last week I hosted London Craft Week panel discussion on sustainability within the fashion industry. Sustainable fashion designers, Bethany Williams and Christopher Raeburn and… View Full Post
Fashion Revolution hosts Fashion Question time: Rana Plaza Is the Fashion industry a better place for women to work five years on? On 24 April 2013, the Rana Plaza building in Bangladesh collapsed. 1,138 people died… View Full Post
According to a study by McKinsey & Co, it appears that “consumers with an ever growing knowledge and interest in sustainability have more power now than ever before”. With large retailers having to adapt their… View Full Post
“Invisible permanent clothing, made in England” This is the intriguing sign welcoming customers to ‘Inku’ a bamboo-bordered shop on a quiet corner of Warren Street. The statement reminded me of a sort of Zen Koan,… View Full Post
Last month, I paid a visit to Here Today Here Tomorrow in Dalston, the current shop and studio for this sustainable fashion brand. I was greeted with a chair and a cup of tea by… View Full Post
“Sustainability should be the norm, not an alternative.” Kelly Slater Last night saw the second annual Kering Talk take place at LCF, as part of our five year partnership. This year’s guest was surfing legend,… View Full Post
Changing what we teach and how we learn is one of the greatest contributions an educational establishment can make. Although we want to change outlooks on education here at LCF, making sustainability a key part… View Full Post
This week I wrote a post for SALT magazine about the environmental issues the fashion industry must address. In a world with rapidly depleting resources and increasing insecurity both politically and environmentally, I discuss what… View Full Post
One of the most important developments in our support of sustainability is our partnership with fashion conglomerate, Kering. Kering own some of the world’s most recognised brands, including Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen, so the… View Full Post
Research is vital in any educational setting, as it is ultimately what challenges preconceptions and expands our imaginations. At LCF, the pioneering research of staff such as Dr Kate Fletcher, Professor Helen Storey and Professor… View Full Post