Learn the truth behind brands like Boohoo
The affordability of clothing coupled with #ootd culture leads many of us to think we need a new outfit whenever we leave our homes. And when it comes to fast fashion, we all plead guilty to it one way or another – either by buying Zara’s polka dot dress last summer or copping Mango’s Bottega
Asos and Next remove Boohoo from sites amid allegations of exploitation at Leicester supplier
Retailers including Next, Asos and Zalando have removed Boohoo products from their sites following allegations of exploitation at a supplier for Boohoo in Leicester. It was recently reported that Boohoo is facing tough questions after an investigation discovered that workers at a Leicester factory that supplies the fashion brand were being paid as little as
Shein apologises for advertising Islamic prayer mats as Greek “frilled carpets”
Fashion and homeware retailer Shein has apologised for selling Islamic prayer mats labelled as “fringe trim” or “tassel trim” Greek carpets on its website. The mats, which retailed for £14, included pictures of the Kabaa; the black building at the centre of Mecca, considered the most sacred place for Muslims around the world. The mats
H&M announces plans to permanently close 170 stores across Europe
H&M has announced plans to close 170 of its stores across Europe as a result of declining sales amid the coronavirus crisis. The company said that the closures, which are likely to see hundreds of job losses, come after sales dropped by a quarter in June due to the impact of the pandemic and lockdowns
Lady Hale responds to claims spider brooch worn at prorogation ruling had a ‘hidden message’
Lady Hale has responded to claims the spider brooch she wore for the prorogation judgement in September last year bore a hidden meaning, stating that she “hadn’t realised” people would assume the accessory was symbolic. On Tuesday 24 September 2019, the Supreme Court ruled that Boris Johnson’s decision to prorogue parliament that month had been
Boohoo to investigate alleged illegal practices at Leicester supplier
Boohoo is to carry out an investigation into alleged illegal practices at a supplier in Leicester after it was claimed workers were being paid less than minimum wage while working in poor conditions. Over the weekend, The Sunday Times released a report that stated workers at a factory in Leicester, who were manufacturing clothes for
Kylie and Kendall Jenner deny claims their clothing company failed to pay Bangladesh factory workers: ‘This is untrue’
Kendall and Kylie Jenner have denied claims that their clothing line failed to pay factory workers in Bangladesh amid the coronavirus pandemic. In June, Remake, a non-profit organisation dedicated to ethical fashion, claimed that the reality stars’ clothing company Kendall + Kylie was owned by Global Brands Group (GBG), a company it said failed to
Our favourite buys from the summer clearance event
Non-essential shops are now open in England as lockdown measures continue to lift, but before you queue up outside stores, don’t miss out on the online sales currently running to help you shop and save simultaneously. Many retailers are offering summer sales both online and in-store to make up for lost footfall during lockdown. But
Model with Down’s syndrome stars in Gucci Beauty campaign in Italian Vogue
A teenage model with Down’s syndrome has starred in a Gucci Beauty campaign, which has been featured online by Italian Vogue. Ellie Goldstein, an 18-year-old model, is represented by Zebedee Management, a talent agency “created to increase the representation of people who have until now been excluded in the media”. As part of a partnership
Lightweight cotton and linen styles
We love summer – who doesn’t? Albeit this year’s is a very different one. As lockdown measures start to lift and temperatures rise, we’ll be spending more time outside. The brighter mornings and longer evenings will mean plenty of alfresco dining, too. The only issue is that with warm sunny days comes hot sticky nights.
Adele rewears bespoke Glastonbury dress that took 200 hours to make
Adele has reworn her custom-made designer Glastonbury dress while watching her 2016 headline performance on television. Glastonbury music festival should have taken place from 24-28 June this year, on what would have been the event’s 50th anniversary. However, on 18 March it was announced that the festival had been cancelled due to safety concerns amid
Best fashion rental services for a more sustainable shopping experience
With Britons throwing away an estimated £140 million worth of clothing each year, there’s no denying that our rapacious shopping habits are harming the planet. As one of the most polluting industries, the fashion world needs to wake up to its sustainability problem. If the stats unsettle you as much as they do us, and