Ethical Fashion News, non circle members

Recycling dead stock as a sustainable fashion brand

Recycling and specifically fabric recycling is super important in sustainable fashion and in the fashion industry as a whole. ‘Dead stock’ is a problem if you’re churning out millions of garments a season but small-scale operations like us can be way more innovative + creative with our solutions.
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Ethical Fashion News, non circle members

What positive impact can we make as consumers in 2019?

We recently asked the question: ‘What positive impact can we make as consumers in 2019?” over on Instagram. It was so wonderful to hear such positive intentions and different takes on what sustainability means + your intentions for what your consumerism will look like in 2019. As promised today’s post is going to map out the impact our brand will be aiming to make as a producer within the fashion industry in 2019 + also my own personal impact intentions as a consumer.
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lookbooks, non circle members

Party Outfit Ideas – What are you wearing this season?

Anyone else looking ahead to a diary full of 'socials', festive get togethers + events before we even get to Christmas and New Year's Eve? Never fear we have a whole host of party outfit ideas to get you feeling + looking awesome! This party outfit ideas guide has something for everyone as we look at Pastels, Brights + Classics for the festive season ahead - and beyond! Outfits are NOT just for one night out - our clothes are made to be worn again, and again, and again.
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non circle members, tips & guides

Shop Independent – Christmas Gifts Guide 2018

We're very excited to represent our Shop Independent Christmas gifts Guide for 2018! As you know we champion all things independent + handmade here at The Emperor's Old Clothes. We've had so much fun compiling this year's gift guide packed full of beautiful + useful gifts made with love from a host of amazingly talented UK independent designers + brands.
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Circle members, collaborations, lookbooks

Sustainable Fashion Autumn Lookbook 2018

The sudden change in temperature means winter is officially approaching and it has got us yearning for cosy winter essentials like our velvet dungarees and cosy coats. We've teamed up with Zola Amour to give you a Sustainable Fashion Autumn Lookbook 2018.
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Circle members, Ethical Fashion News

Why sustainable fashion starts with a living wage

There has been a lot of discussion surrounding the working practices fashion industry since Stacey Dooley's documentary 'Fashion's Dirty Secrets' aired recently on the BBC. So today I'm going to share my story and explain why sustainable fashion starts with a living wage.
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