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xanderisbraindead · 7 months

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I see people that are tryna get into emo and scene fashion make posts ab like needing help finding clothes or like styling their hair n the liek so I’m here to help. Who am I? Nobody but im like scenemo and very happy to help. Im gonna make a resource masterlist, starting with this post

It’s important to note that if you have the hair, anything you wear will look emo. Emo teens would really just wear just some normal clothing and it fucked! Keep that in mind

How do I find emo/scene clothes?

🇺🇸🇬🇧Check resale sites like depop, ebay, mercari, poshmark (mercari is not available in the uk). You CANNOT build a wardrobe overnight. You just cant. Be patient and just keep checking, I promise you will find something. Heres some things I’ve personally bought or found on these sites and the price usd just for reference (without shipping)// Beetlejuice striped ht skinnies $16.49// We the kings shirt $5.50// All time low shirt $5.50//Red plaid ht skinnies $10.50// Famous star and stripe shirt $5-10// Secondhand serenade shirt $10// A lot of fellow scene and emo ppl resell on these sites!! (Trashmob has a depop for example, so does oliver sykes???)

2-Thrifting. Ik you’re probably tired of hearing it bc duh but… =) Try some local thrifts, big companies either suck, are expensive or both. I’d buy my skinnies from here. Reminder that they don’t have to be black!! You can style black, white, blue, any color of jean. Even styles like flair or bootcut jeans.

🇺🇸HT REPLAY. NOBODY TALKS AB THIS. Hot topic has a thredup, they sell preloved clothing and its constantly updated. Its very discounted. For example a shirt that was initially $25 usd would be sold for $11-9 usd. This is as far as ik only in the us??

Diy, obv. Look at those. Aren’t they cool looking? Not being able to afford band merch doesn’t make you any less of a fan than ppl with huge collections, remember that.

🇺🇸🇬🇧Dont be afraid to check normal stores like target, tk maxx, and walmart, you’ll be surprised. Target has cute character jackets if you can fit kids sizes and walmart made that skeleton sweater vest they gotta have more up their sleeves.

🇺🇸Merchnow.com. They have HEAVENLY old band merch and posters. Like ptv, chiodos, sws, tdwp, coheed and cambria, before today, texas in july, even like icp. this might be a us only thing? If someone could check for me ilys

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🇬🇧Grindstore.com they’re like merchnow kinda, heavenly band merch

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🇺🇸🇬🇧 Childrens clothes if you can fit into them a lot of childrens clothing are very good for a scene look

This is all I have for now, but if i come up with anything else I’ll definitely update this!!

#my post #emo #rawring 20s #emo revival #rawring twenties #emo boy #emo kid #scenemo #emo fashion #scene fashion #scemo #alt fashion #alternative fashion #2000s fashion #2000s scene

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abigail · 2 months

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hai idk if this has been asked before but where do you get your clothes??? and what stores do you recommend? i want to dress like you do but have no idea where to start...

hiiii !! aaaa i’ve been asked this a few times and i always feel a lil bad because the majority of my wardrobe is secondhand that i get from vintage stores i go to irl or from sites like depop/vinted/ebay etc - i’m sorry, i know it’s not very helpful ! :-(

i suggest the best thing to do is check out any vintage/charity shops near you, even antique markets/centres sometimes have a few clothing items (i recently found some pure silk vintage knickers/pyjamas at an antique centre that i plan to wear as regular shorts in the summer hehe) also keep an eye out for any travelling secondhand pop ups, in the uk there’s quite a few (my favourite being ‘preloved kilo’ !)

also use sites like vinted/depop/ebay etc and really think about the items you’re wanting when searching for them and use the tool bars to help, so basically instead of just searching ‘white mini skirt’ you can search something more detailed like ‘white lace rara skirt’ and then use the tool bar to help narrow it down even further so it’s your size and within your price range etc etc !

if you’re unsure of what to even look for to begin with though, start really looking at peoples outfits you like online and pick an item they’re wearing and try your best to describe it, google is your best friend here because if you don’t know the right terms for things you can always look it up ! you might not always find the exact kind of thing you’re looking for but you might find similar things and you can always search again another time to see if there’s any more listings (and if it’s something you really really want you can set up notifications for when things are listed with that description ! i have this for a few things lol)

the only site i regularly (ish) shop at that isn’t second hand is asos ! i don’t ever use it though to just browse for things, i’ll only go on there when wanting something specific and again, i’ll search it and use the tool bar to help narrow it down (asos have loads of stuff and a million different options on the tool bar so you can really narrow things down well !)

there’s absolutely other online stores i like too but i haven’t really shopped at them to suggest them (i don’t want to recommend a site i haven’t personally purchased anything from lol but if you want a list of them regardless just let me know)

and of course if i ever post an outfit you can always ask me where i got the stuff i’m wearing from :-) it’ll likely be secondhand but not always and even if it is secondhand, if there’s any labels inside i can let you know so you can try and search for it or something similar !! hope this was helpful in some way for you ♡

#i really really hope this was helpful !!#i

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warningsine · 1 month

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Instead of throwing stained, ripped and misshapen clothing in the bin, Britons are being asked to stick the dregs of their wardrobe in the post in a trial aimed at tackling the “staggering” quantity of textiles sent to landfill or incinerated each year.

A third of consumers do not know what to do with tops, dresses and trousers that can no longer be worn, figures show, with a similar number admitting to putting such items in their household waste bin.

Now unwearable clothes from any label can be returned in a prepaid postal donation bag left with a courier as part of the experimental tie-up between Marks & Spencer and Oxfam, which runs alongside its existing scheme for wearable items.

Katharine Beacham, M&S’s head of materials, sustainability and packaging, said the scheme made it possible for someone to clear out all their unloved clothing in one go. “Whether it is wearable or unwearable, we want it all,” she said.

M&S and the charity have for a number of years been working together on the “shwopping” initiative, in which customers drop off old clothing in exchange for loyalty card perks.

However, the postal scheme, which is being paid for out of a new £1m accelerator fund linked to the retailer’s ethical project Plan A, is part of a wider push to find ways to reduce textile waste. Research suggests the UK’s wardrobes contain 1.6bn items of unworn clothing.

The bags can be ordered on the Oxfam website, and individuals are asked to enclose unwearable items in a separate sack. With a fifth of consumers telling M&S they did not know how to discriminate on wearability, the anti-waste charity Wrap stresses that “wearable” clothing is clean, dry, in good condition and ready to be worn. “Unwearable” items are damaged in some way, for instance torn, stained, faded, or stretched.

Consumers can also use the service to donate preloved soft furnishings such as bed linen, towels, cushions, tablecloths and tea towels. However, the M&S in-store “shwopping” scheme continues to be for wearable, hand-me-down quality clothing only. Individuals are asked not to include soiled or contaminated clothing as it cannot be recycled.

Still wearable donations will be sold through Oxfam’s stores and website, while the “unwearables” will be responsibly recycled by a UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) project. It is working on a blueprint for an advanced textile sorting and pre-processing (ATSP) centre that would be capable of turning clothing unsuitable for resale into new garments, resulting in a completely circular system.

Adam Mansell, the chief executive of UKFT, said urgent action was needed to tackle the “staggering amount” of textile waste that ended up in landfill or incinerated each year. “We’re aiming to encourage people to separate their items so that in future, worn-out clothing can make its way to an automated sorting facility and then be recycled into new textiles and garments here in the UK,” he said.

#oxfam #recycling #marks and spencer

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hollyoxleylevel6 · 1 month

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Draft of content for website

Using my earlier research and the heritage crafts page, I created the content for my initial wireframes based on my sketches.

This content will be developed as I develop the brands visual identity and tone of voice.

Home page

Slogan -

Bring tradition back to the present with Craeft!

Amaze the world by learning an old Craeft!

Why was the brand created?

Working with Heritage Crafts, Craeft aims to save practices that are becoming endangered in the Uk by showing creatives how traditional crafts can be used in contemporary settings.

Block printing

What is block printing – The fact it is endangered

Block printing is the process of creating patterns on wallpaper and fabric by hand printing carved wooden or Lino blocks. Although block printing is more sustainable than most modern printing processes, the lack of training Oppurtunites and slower production speed mean it is classed as an endangered craft in the UK.

History

Dating back to the 9th Century Block printing is thought to be the oldest printing technique. Block printing arrived in Britain in the 16th century, where Britain became one of the first countries to adapt Indian and Chinese textile production processes to create hand printed wallpaper patterns.

By the end of the18th Century creating printed fabric design using Block printing became widespread in Europe, making it more accessible for lower classes as earlier imported fabric from India was exclusive for the upper class.

However, due to rise in digital printing there are only 2 surviving printing houses who use the traditional block printing techniques left in the Uk.

Find out more information:

Block printing (wallpaper and textiles) | Heritage Crafts

Contemporary uses.

Creating wallpaper designs based off of illustrations, abstract shapes and colour.

Upcycling preloved clothing that needs a refresh, discoloured or stained.

Creating cushion and lampshade fabric designs using illustrations and abstract shapes. Start your printing journey with Craeft!

Block Printing shop

Product Description – A 3x3 inch custom carved wooden block, with an introductory guide on how to create patterns using block printing.

#majorproject #Content #Website #LO2

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classifiedads · 2 months

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Navigating the UK Marketplace: Exploring the Best Classified Site

In the dynamic realm of the United Kingdom's digital marketplace, classified sites have emerged as pivotal platforms for individuals and businesses alike to buy, sell, or trade goods and services. These platforms offer a convenient and accessible avenue for connecting with potential buyers or sellers across the country. With a plethora of options available, selecting the best classified site in the United Kingdom is crucial for maximizing visibility and ensuring successful transactions. Let's delve into some of the top-classified sites in the UK, known for their reliability, user-friendly interfaces, and extensive coverage.

1. Gumtree: Gumtree stands out as one of the most prominent and widely-used classified platforms in the United Kingdom. Offering a diverse range of categories including jobs, vehicles, real estate, and services, Gumtree provides users with a comprehensive platform to buy and sell various items. Its intuitive interface and localized sections cater to users across different cities and regions, ensuring that listings are visible to potential buyers or sellers nearby. Gumtree's robust search functionality and convenient communication tools make it a preferred choice for millions of Britons seeking to engage in online transactions.

2. eBay UK: eBay UK, a branch of the global e-commerce giant, offers a robust platform for buying and selling goods across various categories. Leveraging eBay's trusted reputation and expansive user base, eBay UK provides a secure environment for transactions. Users can browse through categories such as fashion, electronics, home & garden, and more, with options to filter listings based on location and price range. Its integration with eBay's main platform allows for seamless cross-promotion and visibility, making it an attractive option for both individual sellers and businesses.

3. Preloved: Preloved is a leading classified site in the United Kingdom, specializing in second-hand goods and vintage items. Whether you're searching for furniture, clothing, or collectibles, Preloved offers a diverse range of listings across various categories. Its user-friendly interface and advanced search filters make it easy for users to find items that meet their specific preferences. Preloved's emphasis on sustainability and affordability resonates with environmentally-conscious consumers seeking to reduce waste and save money. With a strong community of users and a dedicated focus on preloved items, Preloved remains a trusted destination for thrifty shoppers and sellers alike.

4. Friday-Ad: Friday-Ad is a popular classified site in the United Kingdom known for its wide range of categories and localized approach. From jobs and properties to pets and vehicles, Friday-Ad offers a diverse platform for users to buy and sell various items. Its simple posting process and comprehensive search functionality make it easy for users to navigate and find relevant listings. Friday-Ad's emphasis on local connections and community engagement ensures that users can connect with nearby buyers or sellers, facilitating quick and convenient transactions.

5. Freeads: Freeads is a user-friendly classified site in the United Kingdom, offering a wide array of categories including pets, jobs, vehicles, and more. Its straightforward posting process and comprehensive search functionality make it easy for users to find what they're looking for. With a strong presence in major cities and regional areas, Freeads provides ample opportunities for users to connect with local buyers or sellers. Additionally, its free posting feature makes it an accessible option for individuals and businesses looking to advertise their products or services without any upfront costs.

In conclusion, the best classified site in the United Kingdom provides a diverse range of categories, user-friendly interfaces, and extensive coverage to facilitate seamless transactions for individuals and businesses alike. Whether you're buying, selling, or trading goods and services, platforms like Gumtree, eBay UK, Preloved, Friday-Ad, and Freeads offer reliable solutions to meet your needs. By leveraging these platforms effectively, you can maximize your reach, connect with potential buyers or sellers, and unlock new opportunities in the dynamic digital marketplace of the United Kingdom.

#ads #united kingdom #uk #free classified ads

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mi6014jorgjialuadhi · 1 year

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Shortening the Briefs

The Briefs

21 Grams

They’re an agency that focuses on healthcare. They’re wanting to combine healthcare with gaming.

They want to support mums; their audience mainly focuses on mums who already game. Can help with their mental health, anxiety, postnatal depression, extreme fatigue, etc.,

They want a mum as a hero main character.

They want mums represented, and what they have to do daily, e.g., breastfeeding, and nappy changing.

They want to also include dads who suffer too.

They want us to design a game and present gameplay. This needs to be shown in 10 JPEG slides or a presentation video which is 3 mins.

OPTIONAL - URL to a playable game.

Barclays

Barclays is a bank that wants to show that they recognize the relationship between neurodivergence (autism, ADHD, etc.) and managing your money.

They want us to develop a new digital experience like a service or tool to help neurodivergent people.

They want us to explain the solution, show all of our research, make prototypes and present this in a presentation video that is 2 minutes long which MUST include a demonstration or user experience.

OPTIONAL - Interactive Prototype (Website, Apps, etc)

Duolingo (Math)

Duolingo also has a maths app which is what this brief is about.

They want to make maths more appealing to 8+ (Primary and High School) and 45+ years.

They want us to develop an innovative solution that gets people to use Duolingo Math. We need to show our solution with an explanation and the creative process.

We need to make a presentation video that is 2 minutes long OR 8 JPEG slides.

OPTIONAL - Interactive work, if we submit JPEGs we can also submit a 1-minute-long video, if we submit a video we can also submit 4 JPEGs.

eBay

eBay is the original place that people could go to sell preloved items. Gen Z is less likely to use this though with other apps being more common with a younger audience.

They want a way to connect to the Gen Z audience and bring them to the app so that they start to use that instead.

This could be a new service, social media campaign, or an online tool for example.

We need to cover how would reach the audience (fashion is a good point of interest).

We need to show all of this in a presentation video that is 2 minutes long or 8 JPEG slides showing the solution.

OPTIONAL - Interactive work, if we submit JPEGs we can also submit a 1-minute-long video, if we submit a video we can also submit 4 JPEGs.

giffgaff

giffgaff wants to help to build a more inclusive and sustainable world.

They’re joining the B Corp community which means they will consider the overall positive impact of the company that stands behind it.

They want to target current and potential giffgaff users in the UK that want to engage with the brand and do some good.

We have to create an illustration or animation that promotes giffgaff as a B Corp member. This includes Instagram Story Assets and at least 1 OOH activation.

We need to show all of this in a presentation video that is 2 minutes long or 8 JPEG slides showing the solution.

OPTIONAL - Interactive work, if we submit JPEGs we can also submit a 1-minute-long video, if we submit a video we can also submit 4 JPEGs.

Google Fonts + HMCT

Google Fonts are focusing on social activism and want to promote change for the common good.

They want us to create a typography-leg campaign that raises awareness on a social issue in todays society.

We would need at least 3 posters, one digital element and one traditional touchpoint..

We need to show all of this in a presentation video that is 2 minutes long or 8 JPEG slides showing the solution.

OPTIONAL - Interactive work, if we submit JPEGs we can also submit a 1-minute-long video, if we submit a video we can also submit 4 JPEGs.

Gymshark

Gymshark is a clothing brand that focuses on activewear. They aspire on bringing together a conditioning community.

The target audience is lonely 18 – 21-year-olds and making them more confident through making friends, going out, etc.

They want us to develop a campaign that connects with the target audience and makes them want to become a member of the Gymshark community.

We need to show all of this in a presentation video that is 2 minutes long or 8 JPEG slides showing the solution.

OPTIONAL - Interactive work, if we submit JPEGs we can also submit a 1-minute-long video, if we submit a video we can also submit 4 JPEGs.

Heineken + Design Bridge

Heineken has been selling beer for the past 150 years. They want to gain fresh connections.

They want to create a ‘fresher world’.

Their target audience is Gen Z and Millennials.

We would also need to promote the laws around drinking responsibly.

They want us to create a brand experience in both the digital and physical worlds.

We also need to include 1 non-traditional touchpoint, inspired by our ideas.

We need to show all of this in a presentation video that is 2 minutes long or 8 JPEG slides showing the solution.

OPTIONAL - Interactive work, if we submit JPEGs we can also submit a 1-minute-long video, if we submit a video we can also submit 4 JPEGs.

Heinz

For the past 150 years, Heinz has been known for products such as ketchup and beans.

They also got involved within the gaming industry.

The target audience is gamers, streamers, and people that watch them around the world.

They want us to create a PR-able moment in the gaming space.

We need to present our solution and our creative process.

We need to show all of this in a presentation video that is 2 minutes long or 8 JPEG slides showing the solution.

OPTIONAL - Interactive work, if we submit JPEGs we can also submit a 1-minute-long video, if we submit a video we can also submit 4 JPEGs.

HP Indigo + Top Trumps

HP Indigo brings life through sustainable packaging that is also personalized.

Top Trumps is a card game that is popular worldwide showcasing things such as Harry Potter characters and Elvis for example.

They want us to design a new concept that incorporates HP Indigos’ personalization capabilities into a pack of Top Trumps.

We must produce card designs and packaging, plus the process it took to get there.

We need to show all of this in a presentation video that is 2 minutes long or 8 JPEG slides showing the solution. If we are submitting a video we also have to include at least 2 (max 4.) supporting JPEGs to showcase our final pack and card designs.

IMAX

IMAX strives to deliver a cinema experience like no other.

Their preshows help to engage the audience before the film has even begun.

They want us to be aware of Intellectual Property Rights so we couldn’t mention any famous films such as Star Wars for example.

They want us to create a 45 – 60 second preshow video that captures the immersive experience that IMAX offers.

We must produce an overview of the production and development process, and EITHER a 45 – 60 second preshow of animated/motion design or film footage, or a series of storyboards that run to that length of time.

We need to show all of this in a presentation video that is 2 minutes long or 8 JPEG slides showing the solution.

OPTIONAL - Interactive work, if we submit JPEGs we can also submit a 1-minute-long video, if we submit a video we can also submit 4 JPEGs.

King (Candy Crush Saga)

Candy Crush Saga is an extremely popular game that has been around since 2012, being shown in TV shows and even on the news being papped on politicians’ phones.

The next generation doesn’t know what Candy Crush Saga as what is as much as the older generations do now.

Their target audience is those ages 18 – 30 who are living in the UK

They want us to create a campaign that reaches the target audience, with multiple touchpoints such as collaborations and traditional media).

We must show our solution and our creative process, making sure to talk about the impact our decisions will have on the target audience.

We need to show all of this in a presentation video that is 2 minutes long or 8 JPEG slides showing the solution.

OPTIONAL - Interactive work, if we submit JPEGs we can also submit a 1-minute-long video, if we submit a video we can also submit 4 JPEGs.

OMO, Unilever

For over 20 years Unilever’s top laundry brands such as OMO and Persil, have united through their message that ‘Dirt is Good’.

DIG encourages messy play which is good for child development. The target audience is young people who don’t have a family, and who might live on their own, with a partner or housemates.

From the following categories (India – Surf Excel, Brazil – OMO, UK – Persil, the rest of Europe (non-UK) – OMO)They want us to use creative copy to communicate DIG’s brand positioning to a new audience.

We must include at least 3 executions (1 of which must be for a traditional media channel) and make it clear where they would appear.

We must upload our long and short copy examples as PDFs (maximum 4 A4 pages), a presentation video that is 2 minutes long, or 8 JPEG slides showing our visual executions.

OPTIONAL - Interactive work, if we submit JPEGs we can also submit a 1-minute-long video, if we submit a video we can also submit 4 JPEGs.

Penguin

Penguin has been producing books for everyone since 1935, they also introduced the paperback.

The brand itself targets everyone however they aren’t as popular now with the younger audience despite plenty of offerings for audiences such as Gen Z.

The target audience is under 25s, primarily known as Gen Z, with a passion for books.

They want us to produce a new merchandise identity so that they appeal more to Gen Z..

They want us to present our new merchandise designs and the entire process behind them, including how they will relate and appeal to Gen Z, they also want us to have 3 examples of our merchandise designs across different products.

We need to show all of this in a presentation video that is 2 minutes long or 8 JPEG slides showcasing our merchandise designs.

OPTIONAL - Interactive work, if we submit JPEGs we can also submit a 1-minute-long video.

Sky

Sky is one of Europe’s leading media and entertainment companies. Recently there has been a big shift in the quality of entertainment.

The target audience is current Sky users, as an audience the age and gender scale, is extremely broad as Sky is that popular.

They want us to create a new way for people to interact with Sky content.

We must present, our solution, with an explanation, and our entire creative process that communicates all of our research and ideas. Maybe animatics for example.

We need to show all of this in a presentation video that is 2 minutes long or 8 JPEG slides showing the solution.

OPTIONAL - Interactive work, if we submit JPEGs we can also submit a 1-minute-long video, if we submit a video we can also submit 4 JPEGs.

The Case for Her + Hey Jane

This is an investment organization that focuses on abortion rights for women. Educating people on abortion and giving people that understanding of why having these rights is important.

The target audience is pretty much everyone as everyone needs to understand abortion rights. This isn’t designed to change any policies, it’s just to give everyone an understanding.

We need to create a campaign that builds a movement to reframe abortion as an essential right and routine procedure that is embedded in women’s health.

The campaign is meant to speak to a local audience that seeks to build a movement.

We must present our solution with an explanation and our creative process including research.

We need to show all of this in a presentation video that is 2 minutes long or 8 JPEG slides showing the solution.

OPTIONAL - Interactive work, if we submit JPEGs we can also submit a 1-minute-long video, if we submit a video we can also submit 4 JPEGs.

William Lawson Scotch

William Lawson Scotch is one of Belgium’s most popular Scotch whiskies. Their campaigns always attract new drinkers by challenging opinions.

The target audience is 18 – 29-year-olds in Belgium as they think that Scotch whisky is a dad drink so it’s unappealing to them.

They want us to create a 60-second social-first video designed for YouTube Shorts or Instagram Reels to promote a new orange flavoured whisky that will hopefully attract new younger drinkers to Scotch whisky.

We must produce a 60-second short film shot I vertical format and our entire creative process explaining everything we have done.

We need to show all of this in a presentation video that is 2 minutes long or 8 JPEG slides showing the solution.

OPTIONAL - Interactive work, if we submit JPEGs we can also submit a 1-minute-long video, if we submit a video we can also submit 4 JPEGs.

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miahfoster · 1 year

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Week Six; The Slow Fashion Movement.

This week's module explored the influence of online fashion and the roles digital communities and influencers play in assisting the slow fashion movement.

Slow fashion involves adopting slowing down unsustainable fashion engagement and supporting companies that use eco-friendly and sustainable production and manufacture. Changing your personal fashion values when shopping online, and investing in more sustainable practices and durable apparel that is irrelevant to the season or current trends is part of being a good digital citizen. (Domingos, M, et. al, 2022)

The World Bank (2018) outlines some of the detrimental impacts of fast fashion.

The fashion industry uses 93 billion cubic meters of water.

20 % of wastewater worldwide comes from fabric dyeing and treatment.

Finally the fashion industry is responsible for 10% of annual global carbon emissions

Companies such as Zara and Shein are contributing to fast fashion and often use greenwashing techniques showcasing long and complex reports on their websites showcasing plans for sustainable business models acting as a surface level band-aid to entice undereducated customers.

Companies like Shein uses directory pages online to showcase their plans and aims to become a more sustainable business model

This article by Earth.org exposes their greenwashing techniques.

"Shein has also stated they intend to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030. However, in order to align with the Paris Agreement to keep global temperature under 1.5C, fashion industries are required to reduce their global carbon emissions by 45% by 2030"

Moonsun Choi & Dean Cristol discuss the unidimensional approach to digital citizenship explaining that being a digital citizen means using technology in a positive way (2021, p. 362). As a responsible and ethical digital citizen, online engagement with slow fashion is imperative to continue sustainable fashion practices online.

The growing desire for unique pieces influences the prices online shoppers are willing to pay with Domingos, M, et. al. (2022) stating “exclusivity is related to any human being’s need to be perceived as different from others, enhance self-esteem and social image, mark a position, and consequently to avoid mass consumption (p.9).

This has developed popular online applications such as Depop that stray from the confines of a particular set of brands and acts as a digital thrift store. This benefits multiple aspects of the slow fashion movement, specifically eliminating mass consumption and the reuse and upcycling of preloved apparel.

Supporting Depop influencers who educate and advocate for timeless fashion over trending seasonal pieces is apart of becoming a sustainable and ethical digital citizen.

Georgina Quach's article outlines the rise of applications as sustainable fashion transitions online adapting to appeal to digital communities.

Depop based its strategy on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, but unlike other sustainability reports, Depop’s report is brief and pointed. There are more than 26 million buyers and sellers who use the site with more than 90% of users being Gen Z, indicating it is successfully targeting the correct demographic: social media generations. Roshitsh, 2021.

References:

Choi, M & Cristol, D, (2021) ‘Digital citizenship with intersectionality lens: Towards participatory democracy driven digital citizenship education’, Theory Into Practice, Vol 60:4, 361-370.

Domingos, M, Vera Teixeira Vale, and Faria, S. (2022). ‘Slow Fashion Consumer Behavior: A Literature Review’ Sustainability 14, no. 5: 2860.

Earth.org, 2023, 'A critical lens on shein's extended producer responsibility fund fast fashion greenwashing', Earth.Org, 6 April, viewed 7 April 2023, <https://www.earthday.org/a-critical-lens-on-sheins-extended-producer-responsibility-fund-fast-fashion-greenwashing/>

Roshitsh, K, 2021, ‘Depop Plans to Cut Ties With Conventional Fashion’, WWD [Women's Wear Daily], p.15.

Quach, G, 2021, 'Reselling, repairing and 'swishing': the rise of sustainable fashion apps', The Guardian, 30 January, viewed 7 April 2023, <https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2021/jan/29/reselling-repairing-and-swishing-the-rise-of-sustainable-fashion-apps>

#mda20009 #digital citizenship #depop #shein #slowfashion #upcycling

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lucaaaamakesart · 1 year

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Week 4

Kilo Sale Market Research

I visited a kilo sale ran by ‘Preloved Kilo’ in Bournemouth. The company goes to different locations in the UK, often churches for the space, and gives customers the opportunity to buy vintage clothing and 2nd hand items for bargains, the extent of the bargain based on the price.

The clothing ended up being more expensive than I expected, Hoodies rounding from £15-25 dependent on the weight, coats around £30, with tops anything up to £7 ish. Based on my observations of the other shoppers, the people really considered what they were buying, so didn’t mind spending more than you might at a charity shop, especially as they knew they were getting high quality vintage items, rather than recycled fast fashion.

The clothing was sectioned into shirts, dresses, denim, shorts, skirts, tops, jackets, hoodies and knitwear.

Entry was £2 to enter the event, and it was very popular throughout the day, which shows that people don’t mind paying to gain access to better quality vintage/preloved clothing. This could mean that a subscription service or additional fee on an eBay application could be effective if it gave users more access to more easily buy and sell for better items.

#investigatingcontemporarypractice #d&ad

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heidibookid · 2 years

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Why Are Preloved Baby Clothes The Right Choice?

Buying preloved baby clothes is the need of the hour to combat the clothing waste crisis that UK is undergoing today. By shopping second-hand, you can reduce your carbon footprint, the clothing waste generated, and enjoy many other benefits as listed below.

Shop different styles for your baby

Preloved clothing stores like Heidi Boo purchase preloved clothes from people with different styles across the UK. Unlike other clothing stores that only sell baby clothes with a uniform style, we sell every style imaginable. From stripes, to polka dots, to fun patterns, you can find it all at our online store. Dress your baby like the superstar they are with our preloved clothes.

Save up for their future

Raising a child is an expensive affair. Children require care right from the day they are conceived. And that means, spending a lot of money to ensure that your little one comes into the world healthily. As your little one grows, you will have to constantly provide for them, and that means spending more money. Heidi Boo provides parents with Affordable Preloved Clothes that will help them save a lot of money, which can go into taking care of their little one’s needs as they grow up.

They will get soiled quickly

It is a no-brainer that baby clothes get soiled in no time. Babies have to be constantly changed out of soiled clothes and into fresh clothes. That is a lot of clothes. The only way to build your baby a wardrobe that does not run dry, or harm the environment, is to buy preloved baby clothes. At Heidi Boo, you can shop for baby clothes of different styles and accessories to pair them with so your baby looks like the angel they are.

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hussain19farley · 2 years

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Repairs & Alterations Clothing Service From £2 A Piece

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abigail · 3 months

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could you rec me some clothing stores please? 🙏

hiii honestly i get most of my wardrobe from secondhand/vintage stores i know irl !!! i always recommend checking any out in your area if you’re able to, also keep an eye out for travelling vintage pop ups ! there’s a few in the uk (preloved kilo is my favourite and they’re somewhere literally every weekend so they’re a good one to look out for if you’re in the uk) and i’ve seen people i follow in america post about going to a few too but idk of any names of any overseas (sorry !)

also check out vinted, ebay, etsy and depop etc etc .. if you find a seller on them with similar taste to you then that’s always good because you’ll likely like most of their uploads lol but yeah always have an idea of what you’re looking for with them though !! scrolling on those sites to just browse is never the best imo because you cant properly find anything idk like the more accurate you are with describing what you’re looking for the easier your search will be

this being said there are some stores online that i do like, but because i haven’t actually purchased from them myself (yet) i don’t wanna recommend them incase they’re not the best quality or whatever . but let me know if you want a list of those ! alternatively you can just look at who i follow on ig because it’ll be the same stores listed lol (my ig is @ saturday14th)

oh and if i ever post a photo in something feel free to ask where i got it !! ♡

#i feel like i get asked simular stuff to this often and i never feel like i’m helpful i’m sorry 😭#i just don’t shop at actual branded stores very often these days #and if i’m looking online for something it’s because i want something in particular #i

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youngemmablog · 2 years

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The Fashion Cycle, Influencers & the Sustainable Fashion Movement (Week 6)

Since the beginning of the industrial revolution, the way that society consumes products has drastically changed. This was especially true in regard to how people have subsequently viewed clothing and fashion as consumers no longer had to commission clothing to be handmade as they could now purchase machine-made, ready to wear clothing. What was not anticipated however all that time ago would be the drastic increase in the production of clothing and the harmful impacts it would have on our environment. What was also not anticipated would be the impact of social media and influencers on this consumption and the rate at which trend cycles would change.

Influences, especially on social media platforms like TikTok, have helped accelerate the trend cycles. Traditionally the trend cycle used to last approximately 20 years however analysts are seeing this cycle of “introduction, rise, acceptance, decline, and obsolescence” drastically diminish (Rudalevige 2021). Influencers have also accelerated the rate at which microtrends last, what used to last between three to five years “now enjoy mere months or even weeks of must-have status” (Rudalevige 2021).

What has emerged to combat these ever-accelerating cycles is the sustainable fashion movement. The movement encourages slow fashion, “[advocating] for buying better-quality garments that will last longer, and values fair treatment of people, animals, and the planet along the way” (Hill 2021). This movement is ever increasing in popularity as more aware that the fashion “industry in itself needs to change and become more environmentally and socially responsible” (Lai et al. 2017, p.88). The sustainable fashion movement also encourages a circular fashion cycle, in which people buy or swap previously owned second-hand clothing instead of purchasing new. To aid in this, organisations such as Big Sister Swap allow you to “send in your unwanted clothes and receive handpicked preloved clothes in return” (Big Sister Swap 2022).

References:

Big Sister Swap 2022, About us, Big Sister Swap, viewed 1 June 2022, <https://bigsisterswap.co.uk/pages/about-us>

Hill, M 2021, What Is Slow Fashion?, Good On You, viewed 1 June 2022, <https://goodonyou.eco/what-is-slow-fashion/>

Lai, Z, Henninger, C.E. & Alevizou, P.J. 2017, ‘An Exploration of Consumers’ Perceptions Towards Sustainable Fashion – A Qualitative Study in the UK’, in Henninger, C.E. (ed.), Sustainability in Fashion, Palgrave, pp. 81-101.

Rudalevige, E 2021, How TikTok Makes Fast Fashion Faster, L M, viewed 1 June 2022, <https://lithiumagazine.com/2021/06/15/how-tiktok-makes-fast-fashion-faster/>

#MDA20009 #Fashion Cycles #Microtrends #Influencers #Sustainable Fashion #Big Sister Swap #TikTok #Trend Cycle

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