Polly Coleman
Fashion Editor
It’s no breaking news that fast-fashion is a serious problem and that it contributes significantly to the environmental quality of our world. In fact, the fashion and apparel industry is responsible for approximately one third of all microplastics found in the ocean and less than 1% of fast fashion products are recycled into new garments*.
But how can we help? What can we do? When there’s such a vast array of fast fashion available at our fingertips for such cheap prices, who can blame us for choosing those options? Especially with the cost of living going up more and more by the day. Cheap, fast fashion seems like a quick fix for your night out party wear.
We need to look beyond that and think of the bigger picture. Making sustainable fashion choices is just one small way that we can all help to make a difference.
Let’s start exploring brands that focus on quality over quantity and that work ethically to do their bit for the planet.
Here you’ll find a selection of beautiful, eco-friendly and sustainable items, from ethically-minded companies that are all UK-based and doing their bit to care for our world.
Print Ecovero Wide Trousers, £148, Print Muliway Scarf, £40, both COSSAC, www.cossac.co
Above: Georgie’s Dress, £70, Hemp on Toast, www.hempontoast.co.uk
Clay Kimono Style Jumpsuit, £165, COSSAC,
www.cossac.co
Above: Max’s Trousers, £130, Hemp on Toast, www.hempontoast.co.uk
Lemon Bloom Organic Off-White Thick Jumper, £49.99, Nude Ethics,
Dani Rose Taupe Sweatshirt, £195, Mother of Pearl,
Plant Trees Relaxed Fit Tee, £20, Rapanui Clothing,
Cheryl Top, £55, Tate Organic Mini Skirt, £89 & Baukjen Signature Gold Buckle Belt, £65, all Baukjen, www.baukjen.com
Valentina Tan Dress, £350, Mother or Pearl,
www.motherofpearl.co.uk
Fleur Organic Cotton 2-in-1 Maxi Dress, £99, Thought Clothing,
www.wearethought.com
Waffle-Knit Jumper in Sage, £40, Rapanui Clothing,
www.rapanuiclothing.com
Molly Blouse, £99, Baukjen,
Cecilia Crossbody Bag, £225, BEEN London,
Rena Striped Jumpsuit
in Stone, £139,
www.peopletree.co.uk
Masie Striped Dress in Blue, £115,
Jennifer Jumpsuit in Black, £79,
Fire & Hide Purse, £130, Elvis & Kresse
Fire & Hide Small Post Bag, £210, Elvis & Kresse
Tote Bag, £220, Elvis & Kresse
Fire & Hide Weekend Bag, £375, Elvis & Kresse
Aliza Broderie Top, £89, www.peopletree.co.uk
Fire & Hide Crossbody Bag, £175, Elvis & Kresse