BBC Woman's Hour: Clothes as Activism

Image via Vanity Fair This morning I was privileged to join BBC Woman’s Hour to talk about the Golden Globes 2018, where many women wore black to honour sexual harassment victims. I discussed the use of… View Full Post

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LCF Year of The Woman

We will soon be entering 2018, which is the 100th anniversary of women receiving the right to vote in the UK. Both for me personally, and for the college, this is a hugely significant centenary.… View Full Post

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The Soap Co.

As I arrive at The Soap Co., I am greeted warmly by receptionist Kevin Lyon, who politely asks me about my journey to get to their factory in Higham’s Park. I hadn’t come far, but… View Full Post

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Threads London

Whilst London is a city that is proud to play host to some of the most exciting young designers, the capital’s manufacturers are often little heard. The UK’s manufacturing industry was one of the biggest… View Full Post

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Project PICO

Would it be rude if I asked which pants you’re wearing today? There’s over a one in four chance that they’re from M&S. They’re probably black, cotton bikinis, part of a pack of five for… View Full Post

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Nicer Tuesdays – Fashion Activism

After writing a piece for It’s Nice That on International Women’s Day, I was fortunate enough to be invited to one of their Nicer Tuesday events. I was one of four guests invited to the… View Full Post

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ELWIN

Elwin London

A couple of months ago I went to visit The Place, Simon Burstein’s new concept store, which is home to innovative English brands such as designer Alice Archer. Whilst I was there primarily to see… View Full Post

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Larissa Hadjio

I first discovered the German-born designer, Larissa Hadjio when I caught sight of one of her brilliant Tonie clutches at London Fashion Week. After studying Fine Art at Central Saint Martins, Hadjio launched her line… View Full Post

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Community Clothing

I became aware of the Community Clothing label a month or so after reading an article in Creative Review. I was immediately drawn to their support of the British manufacturing industry and their focus on… View Full Post

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