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Ideas worth questioning.

Unsold stock destruction: EU ban now in force. Why are legislators tackling the outcome instead of the cause?

22 July, 2026 / Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 4 minutesFashion still has one problem legislators chose not to solve: overproduction The EU ban on unsold stock destruction has now come into force. Under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), large companies are no longer allowed to destroy unsold clothing, clothing…

Italian luxury fashion investigation: Milan court expands probe

20 July, 2026 / Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 4 minutesLabour exploitation in the high-end segment of the fashion system Reuters reports that Italian police have visited the headquarters of nine high-end fashion firms as part of the Italian luxury fashion investigation into the alleged exploitation of workers employed by subcontractors.…

Hype — can it really sustain fashion brands?

15 July, 2026 / Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 5 minutesHow independent labels struggle when hype isn’t enough to sustain a business in a weak market When hype fails to pay the bills, the party is over for fashion brands. For decades, the fashion industry has been obsessed with one currency: noise. We have watched brands skyrocket to…

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One piece, one story

Every piece has a story. A curated selection told one piece at a time.

The Ottanio Set by suite123

24 July, 2026 / Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 3 minutesVintage fabrics, artisanal tailoring, timeless aesthetic — for the people who make clothes part of their story This is The Ottanio Set by suite123 — a flowing maxi skirt and a relaxed blouse.In a system that produces tonnes of disposable clothing, we curate: one piece, one story.…

The Shaded Circles Scarf by Exquisite J

17 July, 2026 / Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 4 minutesPlay, instinct, circular motion — a wearable canvas for those who wear art, not just fabric This is The Shaded Circles Scarf by Exquisite J.In a system that produces tonnes of disposable clothing, we curate: one piece, one story. A radical view for ethical and aesthetic…

The Sleeveless Top by Ujoh

10 July, 2026 / Leave a Comment

Reading Time: 4 minutesModern minimalism, thoughtful design, precise tailoring — clean lines for bodies that move This is The Sleeveless Top by Ujoh.In a system that produces tonnes of disposable clothing, we curate: one piece, one story. A radical view for ethical and aesthetic resistance — meaningful…

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