Underneath the Fabric

Currently, the world is coming together by staying apart. It feels extremely unnatural as we are social beings, right? We're used to changing scenes and outfits, going places and buying things. Staying in one place can make us feel stagnant and confused; so we do what we can to keep us feeling 'normal', such as zooming friends, trying out recipes, and of course, shopping. As someone who grasps the depth of the fashion industry and how difficult it can be to communicate it to consumers, I've definitely done my research. Through it, I have learned to break down the most important purchasing tips for the rest of your consumer life! So pay attention. 1. Know the fibre content What is in your clothes impacts the environment, the people who make your clothes, and yourself as the wearer. If nothing else, this should be the defining factor for whether you say 'yay' or 'nay' to the item. Fibres can be: · natural: Derived from either pl...

The usual bustling has slowed and the Earth is beginning to breathe again. Many things have come to light that otherwise wouldn't have. I believe individuals care about one-another, more than we are lead to believe in the media. We want good things for each other. This virus has proven it - roughly half of the world's population is in a lock-down of some kind; we are coming together by staying apart. We are being asked to save others by isolating ourselves, and nothing feels less human. We need human contact to feel appreciated, to generate personal growth. The more I speak to friends and family, the more I realise we all innately desire the same thing: connection. However, the systems that we feed into create the opposite. The policies we abide by on the daily cause inequity, disconnection, harm, fear... So, perhaps we must stop abiding by them? We're beginning to notice that there is no 'normal' if that is to be living in total excess and greed. As we ...