WARDROBE CRISIS
WARDROBE CRISIS
By ethical fashion journalist Clare Press
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WHO IS THE NEXT BIG UPCYCLE / ZERO WASTE DESIGNER? @orsoladecastro & I are judging the @getredressed awards again this year! I’m spending Easter weekend going through the very inspiring work submitted by 30 semi-finalists from all over the world - fashion’s future looks so bright, I can tell you 💚⭐️⚡️✨♻️ The finals are in Hong Kong in September but first we & fellow judges - @queenie_yang_ @mariekeeyskoot @studyny - must whittle them down to 10. Tough job #circulardesign #upcycledfashion #circularfashion #getredressed #upcycle #fashionrevolution
Happy Easter to this eco bunny 💚 So much admiration for my game-changing mate @kit_willow - here she is in her #savethebees Tee at yesterday’s @davidjonesstore launch of their @fash_rev_ausnz campain, which highlights #sustainablefashion brands @kitx @bassike @outlanddenim @biancaspender @nobodydenim + @ethicalclothingaustralia faves @veronikamaine_design &@viktoriaandwoods . Thank you @nic_bennett_ & @siggimcc for inviting me to talk 💚 The revolution really is happening #whomademyclothes #fashionrevolutionweek
Sometimes we just want easy, practical tips to do better ♻️💚 Don’t get caught out at the market with no produce bags (we’ve all done it). Love this from @1millionwomen 🎧💚💚💚 ALSO... guess who’s new on the podcast TODAY! #zerowaste #waronwaste #startwhereyouare #riseandresist
You can’t take me anywhere... Congratulations @jaanaq & the team at @theiconicau for being the first big multi-brand online retailer GLOBALLY to introduce a way to shop your #sustainablefashion values. I should also shout out to @wellmadeclothes_ on this - they are the indie pioneers AND THEY ARE AUSSIES/ KIWIS TOO! Loving this Antipodean A-game so much 💚💚💚
FASHION REVOLUTION WEEK is coming! Join us asking #whomademyclothes 👚👕👖👗👠👙👟🧢👜🧥 April 22-28
I’ve worked weekends & evenings as well as regular days my whole career. 10 years ago I spent them in my Paddington studio trying to be less afraid of the sewing machine (& apparently wearing a lot of black satin cocktail dresses - this was one of my designs - sold dismally; I’ve still got some in a box if anyone wants one! Back stand-y up portrait collar is quite tricky to wear. You have been warned). Today I spend my Sundays at that same pictured desk making podcasts & writing books. Am wearing trackies though... 😂 🎧 My friend @felicityloughrey & I have been talking about what defines success, the idea of a cumulative body of work & the fact that a career covers a long time. Like, decades. It’s about what you put out creatively - & authentically - over the whole thing & if you keep at it, it eventually pays off. I was sometimes quite miserable & insecure when I had my label. I’m much happier & clearer on where I’m headed now but it doesn’t happen overnight. Recently, people keep telling me, oh you’re having a moment Clare/sustainability is really happening all sudden/ or it’s “trending” - but none of this is a moment - it’s all a progression. (No, I am not going to say the *journey word) ❤️ What do you think about all this? Who’s got career/brand building insights to share - good + bad makes sum of a fullfilling whole? Love to hear your stories...
Featuring words of wardrobe wisdom from @orsoladecastro @wellmadeclothes_ @courtneyholm @abch.world @pipmoroney ♻️💚 #sustainabilityeditor #wardrobecrisis #wardrobedetox
Subtle as a brick in my fanciest best @macgrawlove & $15 vintage clutch from @salvosstores to support @dressforsuccess at #btrunway last night ❤️ Do you know about #dressforsuccess ? It’s a fantastic charity that empowers women in need (could be anything from domestic violence to divorce to financial troubles) to get back into the job market, providing access to preloved interview-worthy clothes & resume advice. ❤️