Celebrating Fashion in Ireland
Sustainable fashion flea market coming to Dublin. The brand-new Sustainable Fashion Dublin Flea Market, taking place at The Workman’s Club, and supported by Roe & Co Whiskey, will be a monthly celebration of sustainable fashion in its entirety – complete with DJ sets, workshops, panel talks, screenings, cocktails and some seriously sweet sustainability vibes. The …
Selfridges London launches preloved clothing concession. One of London’s leading department stores, Selfridges has launched its first permanent floor space that is dedicated to second-hand clothing. As the trend for preloved fashion starts to escalate, Selfridges have made the bold move to cater for the sale of luxury second-hand clothing. The new boutique at Selfridges …
Zalando on major sustainable fashion drive. One of Europe’s largest online fashion retailers have just announced of their plans to cut their emissions of carbon dioxide, eliminate single-use plastics in packaging. Zalando are also pledging to market more sustainable fashion items and accessories. In a statement released last Wednesday by Zalando’s co-Chief Executive Rubin Ritter, …
Billionaire heiress launches sustainable fashion label. A young wealthy billionaire from China is launching her own sustainable fashion company to prove that the fashion business can be both environmentally sustainable and profitable. Veronica Chou comes from a family who have made over €2 billion euro through their investments in companies like Michael Kors and Tommy …
Rachel Irwin taking sustainable fashion to new heights. Northern Ireland teenager swaps farm for catwalk with eco-friendly fashion designs. Armagh fashion designer Rachel Irwin will take to the catwalk in the Guildhall in Derry this Wednesday. This 17-year old talented designer will show off her latest sustainable fashion designs as part of the Derry City’s …
Amazon accused of selling clothes from blacklisted factories On-line goods retailer, Amazon have landed themselves in hot water over a news article claiming that vendors on their website are buying clothing from black-listed factories. In a report published by The Wall Street Journal on the 23rd October 2019, they claim e-tail juggernaut offers a “steady …
Fashion sustainable Irish gift ideas for Christmas. We know Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be a wasteful time – the gifts, the excess packaging and gift wrap. But it doesn’t have to be that way thanks to four companies aiming to make your Christmas more sustainable. 53 …
Adidas launch take back old fashion scheme. German sportswear company, Adidas is launching a scheme where customers can return their unwanted garments in return for Adidas vouchers. This new initiative is targeted at addressing the growing problem of waste generated by the fashion industry. Adidas who will partner with London-based start-up Stuffsr, are asking consumers …
Puma to launch recyclable swimwear collection. German sports brand, Puma have announced they are set to launch their new range of swimwear. Their new swimwear range will cater for both men and women and will launch in February 2020. Puma have confirmed that their new swimwear range will cater for the committed hobby athlete and …
California is the first American state to ban fur. California in the US has become the first US state in American to ban the sale of animal fur products. Governor, Gavin Newsom signed legislation last Friday that now makes it illegal to sell, donate or even manufacture new fur products for sale in the state. …
