ON THE MEND
The ‘make do and mend’ slogan may have been used in Britain during the Second World War to advise people how to be frugal during harsh rationing restrictions, but the sentiment is still alive and kicking today. Fast fashion is seeing considerable pushback from sustainable sewists who reuse, recycle and repair their clothes in order to avoid sending them to landfill. It’s time to dig out your holey socks and get your ripped jeans at the ready, because these mending experts will leave you feeling inspired to breathe a brand-new lease of life into your old wardrobe.
SUSTAINABILITY
The rise of sustainable fashion brands and ethically sourced materials are making waves in the clothing world, but as well as putting your pennies where your eco-mindset is, you can look a little closer to home and repurpose the clothes
