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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 …
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 …
“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 …
My friend Paul gave me his very precious UES Denim Shirt, so very well worn at the elbows, there were holes as big as saucers! I wanted to give this project time and attention, as the shirt is so beloved to Paul and it must now be the most well travelled shirt. It’s been on …
As I mostly work from home, I probably wear slippers more often than I do shoes. My ideal would be COMFY SLIPPERS and Cosy TOES, and the problem is that my OLD slippers have never been particulary hard wearing, so I’ve had to get my needle and thread out on more than one occasion this …
Sustainable well-being is something that many of us want to achieve in our lives. That’s the ultimate embodiment of living in harmony with nature. When you feel good and you’re avoiding things that could adversely affect nature, that’s you living the best possible life you could in the ecosystem constraints in which you find yourself. …
Guest Post by Amber Tree: Dear Wellington Boots Project – Fixing my Boots Last month I was lucky enough to be invited to the Dear Wellington Boots panel, as part of the London Design Festival. I went along with Ali Clifford to this event hosted by London-based stylist and circular economy advocate Bunmi Abidogun with …
“Woman makes pair of trousers from old duvet cover…” My vintage-but-photogenic hand-crank sewing machine decided to stop working, so I borrowed a new efficient modern number from my local Library of Things. This John Lewis sewing machine was a lot lighter for me to carry than my old Singer machine, and perfect for taking away …
Today’s post features JulieMay Lingerie, discussing the need for lingerie made from natural materials Ali Clifford writes: I recently discovered luxury lingerie brand: JulieMay and wanted to share with you here on incredibusy.com. As someone who occasionally has eczema, and flare-ups of hives, I’ve always preferred natural materials, such as organic cotton, and have often …
