Fashion – May Garland

Is fungi really the future of fashion?

Forget spring florals, mushrooms are the latest trend sprouting in the fashion industry. They are appearing everywhere from mushroom motifs on clothes to fungi face creams, and now mushrooms are used in material innovation. In light of the climate crisis we are facing, planet preservation is at the forefront of discussions in the fashion industry…
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Looking into the political significance of the hijab

Muslim students protest for their religious rights in response to the hijab ban in Indian schools. Why is the hijab more than a piece of fabric?
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The new fashion cycle: Sustainable fashion

In the light of the climate crisis, fashion companies are doing what they can to make their supply chains more sustainable, and the ‘circular’ business model has been cited as a possible solution.
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The global fashion market in the wake of the Russian-Ukrainian war

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine triggered worldwide panic, shattered world peace and is causing many Ukrainians to flee their homes to escape the conflict. In light of the political rest and economic repercussions from the conflict, Russia’s economy and the global fashion market has seen consequences from the devastating invasion. Whilst some were considering Moscow to…
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NFT Goldrush: Is this the future for sustainable fashion?

After the pandemic, we have all become much more reliant on our technology. Since 2020, we have seen the fashion industry take a leap into the metaverse with more and more designers choosing to showcase their collections virtually during fashion week. NFT technology, in particular, is expanding the world’s sartorial horizons.
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The fur-free future of luxury fashion

Fur and fashion have a complicated relationship and sparked much debate between designers and animal rights activists who have clashed in memorable protests on the runway. In an eco-conscious society, more fashion brands are recognising the need for sustainable action and are choosing to discard their unethical practices for planet preservation. This begs the question,…
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Redefining “Made In China”

Known as “the world’s factory”, China has attracted a lot of debate in the fashion industry, for being synonymous with mass production, unethical practices and poor workers’ rights but with more countries promoting eco-conscious initiatives are China now modernising their policies? The rise of a new generation of Chinese designers and the sustainable initiatives being…
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The New York Fashion Act: What effect would this have on the retail industry?

Whilst many of us were nursing our hangovers from the New Year’s Eve celebrations, New York was devising big plans to enact real change in the long battle for sustainability in the fashion industry.
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An ode to Thierry Mugler: The man of the future

The French visionary, Thierry Mugler died at age 73 and celebrities from across many industries have paid tribute to his life’s work and extraordinary character. Mugler, often referred to as “enfant terrible” or “man of the future”, had a penchant for showmanship and used PVC, latex and fur to construct fantastical and erotic designs that…
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The year of the tiger in fashion

Under the traditional Lunisolar Chinese Calendar, February 1st marks the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year, the most important festival in China. 2022 is bringing the year of the tiger, a symbol known for strength, exorcising evils, and bravery. Fashion brands are taking advantage of the new lunar year by adorning their new capsule…
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Cyber fashion: The future of fashion is downloadable

In light of the climate crisis, there is now an amplified dialogue on how we can make the fashion industry more sustainable. We are entering a time where achieving zero waste is the goal and technological advances may be the answer.
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Controversy on the catwalk: Climate change vs fashion week

London Fashion Week – Behind the scenes of this notorious event, you would usually see the frantic dash of anxious designers checking through every last look as eager journalists, bloggers and guests make their steady way through London’s traffic hoping not to be too fashionably late. It is a glorious celebration of creativity, glamour and…
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From high-vis to high fashion, Chloe Baines is designing a gender-fluid future

Whilst some are feeling the post-festival blues and hangovers, Chloe Baines is feeling her most creative and is transforming disused tents into a new collection that promotes sustainability.
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A history of feminist fashion: Prominent decades and idols that redefined what it means to be a woman

I researched into the most iconic fashion moments that promoted feminism and, for me, these are the prominent decades and idols that helped redefine what it means to be a woman.
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Social media and fast fashion: Is this a toxic relationship?

Social media has a consuming effect on our personal lives but has social media played a part in encouraging fast fashion and aggravating climate change?
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Meet the team behind FUZE: Managing Director Jazz Zervos aims to showcase a wide range of talent

Get to know the team behind Bristol University’s unique arts fashion show as May Garland sits down with FUZE’s Managing Director.
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