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Designer fills London store with 90,000 plastic bottles

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20/02/2020

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Elizabeth Banks slays in same gown as 2004 & other green Oscars looks

Last night's bash saw Hollywood stars use their clothes to make political statements.

10/02/2020

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Luxury clothing designer launches new luxury skincare brand

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This fashion brand called Gatsby's is dressing generations of men

All while donating 15% of its sales to charity. There are no frivolous parties here.

03/12/2019

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WATCH | Protesting fast fashion almost made me fail my master's

Laura Karup made the bold decision not to present a final collection for her Masters of Fashion.

02/11/2019

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Fighting racism on the runway: black issues in Red Square

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31/10/2019

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Men's casual wear brand UntuckIt coming to Europe

It stocks sustainable swimwear in addition to shirts designed to be worn untucked as the name suggests.

29/10/2019

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Roya Aghighi's biogarmentry is made from cells that photosynthesise as you wear them.

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With up to nine looks in one bag, it could be the only one you need.

08/10/2019

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We met the winner of the world's largest sustainable fashion award

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06/10/2019

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Why are the Kardashians selling you their clothes?

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04/10/2019

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Stella McCartney launches most sustainable collection to date at PFW

The Paris Fashion Week show is the designer's first after announcing a partnership with LVMH.

02/10/2019

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How Vivienne Westwood wants to bring down consumerism and the ‘Rot$’

The designer has some bold theories on what governments need to do to combat climate change.

28/09/2019

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David Beckham & Adwoa Aboah launch training for future fashion moguls

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London fashion week attracts protests

London fashion week is met by environmental protests about the fashion industry by Victoria Beckham.

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WATCH | Jelly Tot tiaras at London's Graduate Fashion Week

A new generation of designers has found a way to make statement pieces sustainable.

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