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Mindless Mag Fashion Veganism Rachel Lamarche Higher Degree by Research (PhD) Student - RMIT University, School of Fashion and Textiles

November 22, 2019November 21, 2019

Vegan fashion is here to slay

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I’ve been in the vegan scene since 2015. Things have changed a lot since then. With veganism growing substantially and it becoming easier than ever to live a vegan lifestyle. I’ve also changed a lot since then. Particularly regarding fashion. I’ve become more conscious about how I choose to dress, and I have tried to minimise my effect on the environment.

November 20, 2019November 19, 2019

What’s new with vegan fashion?

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November 18, 2019November 15, 2019

Vegan Fashion: Draw your own line

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November 6, 2019November 5, 2019

A case for vegan fast fashion?

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According to the Vegan Society, the UK launched more vegan products than any other nation in 2018, making it the biggest food trend of that year. And it continues to grow. Down every aisle of the supermarket, you see vegan alternatives. What once was one small shelf in the refrigerated aisle, now has a whole section to itself. It is estimated that the meat-free market in the UK will grow to £658m in 2021, which is a huge increase from 2016.

November 3, 2019November 6, 2019

Stomp your way into sustainable fashion

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Mindless Mag Shona Radcliffe Fashion + stuff that matters Mental Health

October 28, 2019October 28, 2019

Self-care is more than a face mask

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October 15, 2019November 20, 2019

Life Through a Lens

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Fast fashion is becoming ultra fast. The S/S and A/W seasons have become weekly churn-outs and social media is creating pressure to be seen on screen wearing something only once. It is creating a careless throwaway culture, an insatiable appetite for newness. What is this doing to consumers’ mental health?

October 14, 2019October 14, 2019

As Consuming as Consumerism

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h this in mind, how can we use fashion to have a positive effect on our mental health?

October 5, 2019October 4, 2019

Pressing Pause on Purchasing

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The fashion industry promised to tackle unhealthy body image and the use of ultra-thin models on the catwalk, and we’re now four years on from the french government insisting all models have a healthy BMI. But how much has the industry really changed?

October 4, 2019October 4, 2019

Empty Promises

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This September, Extinction Rebellion will attempt to shut down London Fashion Week in a bid to raise awareness of the environmental destruction caused by the fashion industry. They have written to the British Fashion Council asking that it be cancelled, adding “We have disruptive actions planned during LFW and we will be ending LFW with a funeral finale”.

October 2, 2019

Your Fight Too

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We know that reducing our fashion footprint is a critical step that needs to be taken to reduce carbon emissions, so why do we find it so difficult to give up our ASOS addictions in favour of more ethical practices?

October 1, 2019September 30, 2019

The Art of Convenience

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This Sep XR will attempt to shut down London Fashion Week in a bid to raise awareness of the environmental destruction caused by the fashion industry. They have written to the British Fashion Council asking that it be cancelled. Do you agree with the proposed disruption and do you think cancelling LFW will make the fashion world stop and listen?

September 30, 2019September 30, 2019

People Power

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If you could advise government policy to set new sustainability standards for the fashion industry, where would you start? What changes are necessary for genuinely sustainable fashion?

September 28, 2019September 25, 2019

Just Listen

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This September, Extinction Rebellion will attempt to shut down London Fashion Week in a bid to raise awareness of the environmental destruction caused by the fashion industry. They have written to the British Fashion Council asking that it be cancelled, adding “We have disruptive actions planned during LFW and we will be ending LFW with a funeral finale”.

September 27, 2019November 20, 2019

Because We Can

Fashion & Climate Emergency, No Comments

If you could advise government policy to set new sustainability standards for the fashion industry, where would you start? What changes are necessary for genuinely sustainable fashion?

September 26, 2019September 27, 2019

Our Only Earth

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We know that reducing our fashion footprint is a critical step that needs to be taken to reduce carbon emissions, so why do we find it so difficult to give up our ASOS addictions in favour of more ethical practices?

September 25, 2019September 24, 2019

Influence & Fakery

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We know that reducing our fashion footprint is a critical step that needs to be taken to reduce carbon emissions, so why do we find it so difficult to give up our ASOS addictions in favor of more ethical practices?

September 20, 2019

#UseItMore

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If you could advise government policy to set new sustainability standards for the fashion industry, where would you start? What changes are necessary for genuinely sustainable fashion?

September 19, 2019September 19, 2019

Waste Not, Want Not

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We know that reducing our fashion footprint is a critical step that needs to be taken to reduce carbon emissions, so why do we find it so difficult to give up our ASOS addictions in favour of more ethical practices?

September 18, 2019September 17, 2019

Let Us Not Die From Habit

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If you could advise government policy to set new sustainability standards for the fashion industry, where would you start? What changes are necessary for genuinely sustainable fashion?

September 17, 2019September 13, 2019

Fashion’s Trojan Horse

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We know that reducing our fashion footprint is a critical step that needs to be taken to reduce carbon emissions, so why do we find it so difficult to give up our ASOS addictions in favour of more ethical practices?

September 12, 2019September 11, 2019

Outfit Repeater

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We know that reducing our fashion footprint is a critical step that needs to be taken to reduce carbon emissions, so why do we find it so difficult to give up our ASOS addictions in favour of more ethical practices?

September 10, 2019November 20, 2019

The Unraveling Thread

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XR successfully pressured the UK parliament into declaring a “climate emergency”- a definition backed by leading scientists. XR advocates for drastic reductions in consumption and the fostering of a regenerative culture in all aspects of life. It is generally accepted that reaching zero net greenhouse gas emissions will require far-reaching changes in human activity, which in fashion terms includes changing both the way we produce clothes and how we consume them. We know that reducing our fashion footprint is a critical step that needs to be taken to reduce carbon emissions, so why do we find it so difficult to give up our ASOS addictions in favour of more ethical practices?

September 9, 2019September 9, 2019

Fashion Footprints

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Since 2018, Extinction Rebellion have been using non-violent direct action to demand the government ends its criminal inaction on the climate emergency. If you could advise government policy to set new sustainability standards for the fashion industry, where would you start? What changes are necessary for genuinely sustainable fashion?

September 5, 2019September 5, 2019

The World is on Fire

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Nowadays, you can find ‘second-hand’ clothes for 99p while a ‘vintage’ tag can push it towards £99. Did we trade in value for cool points when ‘vintage’ became a desirable look?

September 3, 2019September 2, 2019

Ambiguous Vintage

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While online-only brands like ASOS, Boohoo and Missguided chip away at our formerly fashionable high streets, is the same true when it comes to second-hand? Do charity shops, vintage boutiques and thrift stores suffer at the hands of online marketplaces such as eBay and Depop?

August 31, 2019August 31, 2019

Bricks and Mortar

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Do charity shops, vintage boutiques and thrift stores suffer at the hands of online marketplaces such as eBay and Depop?

August 22, 2019August 22, 2019

Supply and Demand

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1. Vintage vs Value ‘Vintage’ can mean different things to different people and clever marketing has given it a rise in popularity in the last twenty years. Nowadays, you can find ‘second-hand’ clothes for 99p while a ‘vintage’ tag can push it towards £99. Did we trade in value for cool points when ‘vintage’ became a desirable look?

August 19, 2019

Vintage Love Don’t Cost a Thing

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Does using the term ‘vintage’ free you from the stigma or does buying second-hand clothes make you feel like a second-class citizen?

August 3, 2019August 2, 2019

Falling into the Cracks: The Second-Hand Struggle

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Buying online or racing around a Fast Fashion store scanning the piles and piles of should-haves is nothing like wandering around a vintage shop scouring the rails for a must-have. Describe the differences in your shopping experience between hotfooting down the High Street and hunting for hand-me-downs

August 2, 2019August 1, 2019

Sold A Dream

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There’s something magical about shopping for second hand clothes; it’s a treasure hunt for a hidden gem and when you find something, you cherish it forever. Tell us about your favourite vintage buy and how you came to fall in love with it!

August 1, 2019August 1, 2019

Once Upon A Frock – The Green Silk Dress

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Buying online or racing around a Fast Fashion store scanning the piles and piles of should-haves is nothing like wandering around a vintage shop scouring the rails for a must-have. Describe the differences in your shopping experience between hotfooting down the High Street and hunting for Hand-me-downs.

July 31, 2019July 30, 2019

A Wardrobe of Hidden Histories

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Second-hand clothes are wardrobe treasures passed on from one person to the next and each unique item tells a story – yet they seem to get a mixed review amongst shoppers.

July 30, 2019July 30, 2019

Vintage VS Charity Stores: ‘Who Are We?’

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Does using the term ‘vintage’ free you from the stigma or does buying second-hand clothes make you feel like a second-class citizen?

July 29, 2019July 29, 2019

Milan to London

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Second-hand clothes are wardrobe treasures passed on from one person to the next and each unique item tells a story – yet they seem to get a mixed review amongst shoppers. Does using the term ‘vintage’ free you from the stigma or does buying second-hand clothes make you feel like a second-class citizen?

July 28, 2019July 27, 2019

Changing Trends, Changing Attitudes

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Secondhand clothes are wardrobe essentials, passed on from one person to the next and each unique item tells a story, yet they seem to get a mixed review amongst shoppers. Does using the term ‘Vintage’ free you from the stigma or does buying second-hand clothes make you feel like a second class citizen?

July 25, 2019July 25, 2019

Satin Slips

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There’s something magical about shopping for second hand clothes; it’s a treasure hunt for a hidden gem and when you find something, you cherish it forever.

July 23, 2019July 23, 2019

Second-hand Stories

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There’s something magical about shopping for second hand clothes; it’s a treasure hunt for a hidden gem and when you find something, you cherish it forever.

July 17, 2019July 17, 2019

Once Upon a Frock – Ana’s Story

Vintage Fashion, 2 Comments

Secondhand clothes are wardrobe essentials, passed on from one person to the next and each unique item tells a story, yet they seem to get a mixed review amongst shoppers. Does using the term Vintage free you from the stigma or does buying second hand clothes make you feel like a second class citizen?

July 15, 2019July 15, 2019

Goodbye Stigma!

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Second Hand clothes are wardrobe essentials, passed on from one person to the next and each unique item tells a story, yet they seem to get a mixed review amongst shoppers. Does using the term Vintage free you from the stigma or does buying second hand clothes make you feel like a second class citizen?

July 11, 2019July 11, 2019

Unpicking Threads

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Fashion and Social Media

June 27, 2019July 3, 2019

Charity Begins at Home

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Fashion and Social Media

June 25, 2019July 3, 2019

The Winning Formula

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June 14, 2019July 3, 2019

The Digital Blackhole

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June 6, 2019August 19, 2019

Therapy vs. Addiction

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Fashion and Mental Health

June 4, 2019July 3, 2019

Fake It ‘Til You Make It

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Variety is Beautiful

May 26, 2019November 20, 2019

Variety is Beautiful

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What not to wear

May 12, 2019July 3, 2019

What Not To Wear

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Fashion, Influencers and Mental Health

May 9, 2019July 3, 2019

Fashion Victims

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Fashion's Dirty Secrets

May 3, 2019July 3, 2019

Charity Case

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The F Word is Feminism

May 2, 2019August 19, 2019

The F Word

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Beyond Textile Fashion

April 30, 2019July 3, 2019

Beyond Textile Fashion

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Fashion Revolution: Fashion & Feminism

April 29, 2019July 3, 2019

Une Autre Mode est Possible!

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Fashion and Feminism

April 28, 2019July 3, 2019

A Different Kind of Fashion Lover

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Fashion and Feminism

April 27, 2019July 3, 2019

Beneath the Surface: Why Feminism in Fashion Really Matters.

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Fashion's Dirty Secrets

April 26, 2019July 3, 2019

Between Net-a-Porter and Knock-offs

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Fashion and Feminism

April 24, 2019July 3, 2019

The Fight

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Sustainable is a Scary Word

April 15, 2019November 20, 2019

Sustainable is a Scary Word

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Fashion's Dirty Secrets

April 9, 2019July 3, 2019

Haul Overhaul

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What is Greenwashing?

April 8, 2019July 3, 2019

Get Out of Town

Conscious Fashion, 1 Comment

Loved Clothes Last

April 4, 2019July 3, 2019

#lovedclotheslast

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A Letter to the West

March 28, 2019July 3, 2019

A Letter to the West

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Millennials and Ethical Clothing

March 26, 2019July 3, 2019

The Millennial Dilemma

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Conscious Fashion, a simple definition

March 20, 2019August 19, 2019

Just One Dress

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What is Conscious Fashion?

March 15, 2019July 3, 2019

Beige is the New Black

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What does Conscious Fashion mean?

March 10, 2019July 3, 2019

Fashion Fraudsters

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Fashion and Economy

March 9, 2019July 3, 2019

Stocks and Stockings

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Fashion and Mental Health

March 3, 2019July 3, 2019

Bitter Sweet Selfies

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How does Fashion affect our Mental Health?

February 18, 2019July 3, 2019

The Fast Fashion Trap

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What caused the Rise of Conscious Fashion

February 16, 2019July 3, 2019

Avocado is Bae

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The Rise of Conscious Fashion

February 12, 2019July 3, 2019

The Rise of Conscious Fashion

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How did fast fashion take us over?

February 1, 2019July 3, 2019

Born in the ’80s

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Slow to Fast Fashion

February 1, 2019July 3, 2019

The Fashion Wheel

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Fast Fashion Stories

February 1, 2019July 3, 2019

Wade Smith to Woolworths

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February 1, 2019July 3, 2019

Corporate to Conscious

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