Open Loop/ Closed Loop
In our third Fashion Focus instalment, we’re skipping right to the end of a garment’s life. A ‘loop’ being ‘open’ or ‘closed’, in fashion terms, refers to the way clothing materials can be reused or recycled. Closed-loop recycling is the ‘gold standard’ for managing textile waste. Open-loop is considered the next best thing if closed-loop […]
Spotlight on: Tugce Ayata
This week we interview Sanicki Lawyers solicitor and resident fashion expert Tugce Ayata on career advice, personal style, and why it’s important to pursue your passions in both work and life.
Beware the mobius loop: greenwashing guidelines for fashion brands
In this multi-part Focus on Fashion series, we’re diving into the key sustainability concepts that every conscious consumer or brand owner should be across. Instalment 1 is all about greenwashing.
Instagram call-out account Diet Prada is being sued, so what does this mean for local creators?
The prolific reach of Instagram influencers is undeniable – it’s in the name. However, when it comes to your content centring around commentary on individuals and commercial entities, where is the line drawn between freedom of speech and character assassination? As a direct result of contemporary ‘call-out culture’ phenomenon, various local social media creators and […]
Why it’s important to protect your fashion design BEFORE it becomes the next big trend!
Fashion trends change from year to year; season to season. Designers have the unique skill set to often predict and even set the next big trend with their designs. Unfortunately, not all of them are able to truly realise the benefit in doing so. Independent designers often face the harsh reality of their original designs […]