Research into Fabric

I decided to do some research into different types of fabric because for our brand because it is important when deciding to create a sustainable brand that all aspects are 100% sustainable and clean therefore if we used fabrics that were harmful to the environment we would be lying to our customers and audience. In…

Thoughts

In todays tutorial with Leo we had a look through past students work, this really helped us understand what we needed to do and produce. In addition it made me think we could do 3 design sketches or more if we want and then make just one of the designs and create a photoshoot around…

Positioning Map

Competitors

consumer profile

Our Concept

Our concept aims to minimise fashion and textile landfill waste through the creation of a digital platform which will make upcycling and mending more widely available to the general public. We will do this through offering local landfill waste to those who want to upcycle and repair their clothing in order to prolong the garments…

St Peter & St James Hospice visit

We recently visited St Peters and St James Hospice’s warehouse located locally in Hassocks. This is where they kept donations to the charity that they found they could not sell in any of their shops, however did not want to send this as waste into a landfill. Visiting the warehouse was a great opportunity for…

Environmental Effects Of Fashion

Is sustainable fashion really sustainable?

why is sustainability in fashion popular currently? eco friendly materials are better for the planet sustainable fashion tends to mean better treatment of the people making the clothes sustainable fashion can also mean better treatment of animals e,g vegan leather fashions enviromental impact? uses non renewable oil sources to create plastic for packaging etc… lots…

In our groups we began discussing the topic of repair and mend and how that could become a form of currency and repairing clothes to swap with others to revamp our already existing wardrobes- Looking at becoming a charity that could teach and give others the qualifications for skills such as sewing and pattern cutting.