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Timberland Wardrobe Values Survey Uncovers Consumer Eco-Fashion Behaviors

Stuart Mitchell

In a world motivated by social cred and “likes,” it comes as no surprise that U.S. consumers on average spend roughly $250 a month on clothes, shoes and accessories. But what you might not expect is that men not only outspend women when it comes to their closet (spending an average of $310.50 per month on their wardrobe, compared to $187.20 for women), they are also 52 percent more likely than women to say they care a lot about eco-conscious fashion. Just in time for Earth Day, outdoor lifestyle brand…

Fashionistas, hoarders and ‘wear-it-once offenders’ urged to spring clean their wardrobes and donate to Barnardo’s

Stuart Mitchell

Celebrities are urging ‘fashionistas’, ‘hoarders’ and ‘wear-it-once offenders’ to spring clean their wardrobes and donate any pre-loved or unworn clothes to Barnardo’s. Barnardo’s newest ambassadors Rebekah Vardy, star of ITV’s ‘I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here’ and Billie Faiers, star of ITVBe’s TOWIE and The Mummy Diaries, join  BBC Radio 1’s Adele Roberts to encourage a giant clear out in aid of the UK’s leading children’s charity. Before delving into their wardrobes on the hunt for items to donate, the celebrity trio took part in a special Barnardo’s quiz…

‘Fashion Re-told’ pop-up pops up on Sloane Street in support of the NSPCC

Stuart Mitchell

The ultimate pre-loved fashion pop-up, Fashion Re-told will sell donated high end, designer items, to raise funds for the NSPCC’s important work in London. The concept has been brought to life by Harrods and Cadogan who are donating their considerable resources; a prime London location, retail expertise and mentoring, unrivalled service proposition and visual merchandising assets, to make this possible. All proceeds from Fashion Re-told will go directly towards helping to support NSPCC’s services in the London area. This is the first time that London institutions Harrods and Cadogan have…

Fairtrade calls on more fashion brands to set a deadline to start paying living wages

Stuart Mitchell

To mark the launch of Fashion Revolution Week, the Fairtrade Foundation is calling on more fashion and apparel brands and retailers to set a deadline by which they will deliver living wages in their supply chain. On the 5th anniversary of the Rana Plaza garment factory disaster in which 1,138 people died Fairtrade wants the industry to pledge to end poverty wages and ensure a fair deal for the people who make the clothes we wear. To highlight the issue a new video released shines a light on the dark…

The RealReal and Stella McCartney Raise Awareness of the Circular Economy with New Earth Day Campaign: ‘The Future of Fashion is Circular’

Stuart Mitchell

 The RealReal, and its partner Stella McCartney today announced a new Earth Day campaign to bring greater awareness to the circular economy for luxury fashion. The ad, titled “the Future of Fashion is Circular”, promotes a “make well, buy well, resell” mindset encouraging fashion designers to produce high quality items and shoppers to be conscious in purchasing items that retain value–and in time, reminding them to resell to new buyers. This extends the life of luxury items, keeps them out of landfills, and puts them in the hands of new…