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Get “in the know” about the ins and outs of the fashion industry as a whole. Learn about everything from design to production and sales.

How Sustainable are Your Fashion Choices?. Top Story - July 2020.
When you're looking for a new outfit, where is the first place you want to shop? Is is a thrift store? Your favorite local designer? That online store that sells vegan clothing and uses fair labor practices? Do you just run out to the nearest shopping center to have a look in a lot of different stores? Maybe you swing by Target and hope to find what you need there? How often do you look into the practices of the companies you buy from? How often do you look at the label to see what material an item of clothing is made from? What do you do with the clothes you no longer want? What laundry detergent do you use? Do you use a dryer or hang your clothes on a line?
By Shae Moreno6 years ago in Styled
I'm going into the Fashion Industry.
If you're someone who isn't really into Astrology, you're probably wondering what on earth I mean by the term Gemini rising. To quickly explain it to you, my sun sign is Aquarius, but my moon sign sits in Gemini and in Astrology, your moon sign determines how you act and how you're perceived. So my moon sign being a Gemini means I'm very undeceives, but witty and funny too.
By Samira 6 years ago in Styled
" Vida" With So Much Style!
There are a lot of fabric, fashion, pyramid or whatever you would like to call them but, over the past five or ten years there has been one that has stood out, quietly, among the rest that has been standing the test of time for quite a while.
By Pamela k Conoly6 years ago in Styled
Sagging pants have a dark history rooted in American slavery and rape
Sagging pants history Young men in America began wearing sagging pants during the 1990’s. Unlike other fads that come and go this one style has stuck around for 30 years. The origin of this fashion statement has a dark history that many people might not be aware of.
By Cheryl E Preston6 years ago in Styled
Fast Fashion, The End of an Era?. Top Story - July 2020.
Throughout this months, a totally different year that took everyone by surprise; and the fashion industry is one of the sectors that has faced multiple challenges since the beginning of this confinement, and that a few months later, the same industry has recognized that during this time of pause the impact that the industry has with mass production of clothing, accessories and footwear.
By Sandra López6 years ago in Styled
Dangers of Cheap Jewelry
Many teens like to shop at stores such as Claire's, Ardene, Aldo, Old Navy, and the gap. However, most teens do not know that some of their favorite stores are selling jewelry with cadmium. Cadmium is a toxic substance that brand names use as a way to save money for their company. I was watching CBC's Marketplace when this topic showed up. They got teen girls to buy accessories from their favorite stores and found large amounts of cadmium in their pick of jewelry. Parents had no idea because they assumed that such large companies that produce these products would be following safety protocols and knew what they were selling. The crew followed a bunch of addresses to where Ardene is making their jewelry and it led them to a basement rented place in a residential neighborhood in China. Not only that, but the people working in this underground company knew the risks of Cadmium, but those workers needed a job and the money to support their family despite the risk they were taking. Then, when the crew tried to speak with the company CEO/ manager they had thrown them out of the building. Most teens and preteens are unaware of these risks when buying these products.
By Ada Zuba6 years ago in Styled
Stop fast fashion and protect our forests.
Does this affect me? Check yourself right now. What are you wearing? Some blue jeans and a white crop top or pink t-shirt with summer shorts? Or just joggers or trackies all day, every day. I'm just asking about your style here, please go ahead and express yourself as you want, in something that you're comfortable in. I mean I’ve thrown away all my clothes that can’t be used as PJs.
By Peter Mason6 years ago in Styled
Scrutinising the Unethical Fashion Supply Chain During a Crisis
As Covid-19 continues to spread, every area of our lives has been affected from our social lives to our work lives, as governments across the world clamp down on lockdown and introduce social distancing measures. An unprecedented time for consumers and businesses alike, with shops being forced to shut their doors many of us turn to online shopping for new ways to spend our money on non-essential items. It’s not surprising that ecommerce giant Amazon is thriving in lockdown, with sales hitting a staggering £8,800 a second.
By James Patefield6 years ago in Styled
Zero Waste: Getting Started.. Top Story - May 2020.
Let me start off by saying that 'zero waste' will be a coniunous journey. In our consumerist culture nothing comes without some kind of waste attatched to it. Alas, that should not stop us from trying our hardest to minimise our impact on this poor little earth. Here is the beginning of my journey - about a year of being conscious of what I'm buying. Read for some useful tips, some interesting stories, and what I've learned.
By Matilda Smiles6 years ago in Styled
Why We Should Avoid Fast Fashion - Especially During Coronavirus
What is Fast Fashion? "An approach to the design, creation, and marketing of clothing fashions that emphasizes making fashion trends quickly and cheaply available to consumers." -Merriam Webster
By Abigail Ann6 years ago in Styled
Why I Love Second-hand Fashion
The movement towards choosing second-hand fashion over brand-new items is growing.  According to CNBC ‘by 2028 the used-fashion market is set to skyrocket in value to $64 billion in the U.S, while fast-fashion will only reach $44 billion’. Evidently, we are all realising the challenges with fast fashion and now more than ever retailers, communities, companies and groups are taking significant action.
By Fashion_Reseller_Diary 6 years ago in Styled
Facing COVID-19 with style
Due to the pandemic virus, many countries are struggling to keep supplies for health staff such as face masks and hand sanitizer. Luckily, the fashion industry has had the initiative to show its support and help their communities worldwide.
By Sandra López6 years ago in Styled