World Refill Day returns on June 16th – a Global Day of Action to spotlight reuse, refill, and return as real alternatives to single-use. I’m taking part in the #5DayChallenge from June 16th-20th: five days of simple swaps that show how reuse can fit into everyday life. Here’s how I am joining in: 🧴 Choose …
This month’s ‘meet the creative’ is Rebecca McNicol – Becky’s brand is The Jean Genie, reworked denim jeans, into super cute dungaree overalls. Becky writes: “I never set out to start a business.” Honestly? I just wanted to make my son something comfy to crawl, climb, and roll around in. Something that looked cute but …
Today’s ‘meet the creative’ – I bumped into Jo Salter at a recent Fashion Declares event, hosted by Safia Minney, who was launching the White Paper: The Future of Fashion Regulation in the UK. (more on that later) We chatted about regenerative fashion, and SANJA adjustable trousers Jo has been busy creating a Fashion Brand …
Today’s ‘meet the creative’ guest post comes to you courtesy Madeleine, Primary Teacher, Mother, and Founder of Lost in Play eco-friendly Playdough kits. Madeleine writes: Thank you to Ali, incredibusy.com for inviting me to share my story, and to Harriet In Stitch You for trying out our LOST IN PLAY eco-friendly playdough kits. I’ve been …
London walks to inspire you to pull on your trainers whatever the weather. I recently went for a London Friday walk to explore the untold stories of London’s textile industry on the Weaver Line Walking Tour with Hana Sutch, founder of Go Jauntly – the Walking, Wayfinding & Nature Connection App. I totally recommend you also …
Coral reef conservation: absolutely fascinated to hear from CORDAP’s Sofia Blount at an event ‘A Conscious Future’ hosted by Spritzy, natural and organic skincare brand. Led by Spritzy‘s founder Annabel Boom, each panelist’s story were incredibly engaging, yet the standout for me was Sofia Blount. Sofia spoke about her work with The Coral Research & …
Agroecology isn’t a new trend, it’s a way of farming that puts people and the planet first. At its core, it’s about producing food sustainably, protecting the environment, and ensuring that farmers and communities can thrive in the face of climate change. It’s rooted in care for the land. As the global climate crisis deepens, …
“In recent years, it’s been positive to see pre-loved given greater value. But I’m sorry to say that the consumption of new clothes in the UK is still rising. “ I met Brothers We Stand many years ago at a fashion pop-up that I worked on in London (doing the PR and marketing – it …
No idea where this phrase comes from “A stitch in time saves nine” – probably should do some research. BUT it’s something that I say a lot in the visible mending workshops that I host, as we all know how much easier it is to repair a wornout pair of socks, or a hole in …