Apr 29The Circular Challenge of Leather: Balancing Sustainability and StyleThe Cultural Significance of Fashion and Leather Fashion has served as a form of creative expression and as a means of communication that is a reflection of society for centuries. Fashion has been used for ages to express individual identity, social status, and cultural heritage. It has made it an…Slow Fashion8 min readSlow Fashion8 min read
Apr 21Leather, Pleather or Vegetable Leather?Deciding what kind of leather or leather alternative you will invest in is a decision that can be difficult and is filled with moral and ethical questions. The answers can be a challenge to find amongst the sea of information available on the internet. Leather and leather-like products impact the…Slow Fashion9 min readSlow Fashion9 min read
Apr 13Leather: Exceptional Properties, Exceptional ProblemsI remember a visit to Marrakech a few years back, which included an ‘unofficial’ tour of the tanneries. I was surprised by how close they were to the souk — a huge bustling outdoor market selling a vast range of items, including food and fresh spices — and how accessible…10 min read10 min read
Apr 6From Functional to Fashionable: How the Leather Jacket became a Wardrobe StapleIs there any other clothing item more timeless and iconic than a leather jacket? Every year, Slow Fashion Movement takes a deep dive into a specific part of the fashion industry. After covering denim and the classic t-shirt, this year we are focusing on the leather industry. If there is…6 min read6 min read
Mar 31Making an Impact: Join Slow Fashion Movement’s #KnowYour Leather CampaignIt’s all about “Progress over Perfection.” Slow Fashion Movement is launching its latest #KnowYour Leather campaign! This is a four-week multi-platform campaign starting on April 1st, 2023, that will focus on specific topics around leather each week. It will show the impact of leather across the fashion supply chain by…Slow Fashion3 min readSlow Fashion3 min read
Mar 5Orsola De Castro: The Revolution HerselfIt’s about the journey inward… The world knows her as an internationally recognised opinion leader in sustainable fashion. As a slow fashion campaigner, I remember gasping at the opportunity to interview Orsola De Castro when Slow Fashion Movement organised an interview on Instagram Live. …Fashion Revolution7 min readFashion Revolution7 min read
Sep 23, 2022Amplifying Slow Fashion Movement: Introducing our Global Ambassadors NetworkWhen Slow Fashion Season first started as a small campaign on a crowd action platform called CollAction, no one could have imagined it would grow into a full fledged NGO with a community of over 50.000 people — a truly remarkable story. At the time, CollAction’s tagline was ‘Building people…Slow Fashion4 min readSlow Fashion4 min read
Sep 16, 2022Highlighting Slow Fashion Movement’s AmbassadorsSlow Fashion Movement would not be what it is today without our ambassadors. They are the backbone and the spirit of the movement. For Slow Fashion Movement’s flagship campaign called Slow Fashion Season 2022 we wanted to spotlight our ambassadors found across the globe. …Slow Fashion11 min readSlow Fashion11 min read
Sep 8, 2022Why We Shop the Way We Shop: An Interview with Fashion Psychologist, Dr. Carolyn MairWhen we are shopping for clothes, what makes us buy a particular item over and above another? It could be that it caught our eye in a fashion advertisement or editorial, or that we’ve seen it worn by a particular influencer. But, more often than not, there are also far…Slow Fashion10 min readSlow Fashion10 min read
Sep 1, 2022Become Part of the Movement: Slow Fashion Season 2022Slow Fashion Movement is excited to announce our new and improved flagship campaign called Slow Fashion Season 2022! We hope it is an opportunity for all of us to take collective action in support of slow fashion, grow and support a global slow fashion community, and raise awareness of the…Slow Fashion4 min readSlow Fashion4 min read
