Credit: Unsplash/Supplied 11 years ago, there was an unprecedented shift in the fashion industry. From the star-studded Met-Gala to glossy print, fashion had always been seen as an exclusive, artistic metropolis where perhaps the only negative connotation was the Miranda Priestlys of the world and their downbeat interns. It was captivating and addictive because it was...

Whether it’s increased awareness over ethics and sustainability within the production chain, more people looking to tear away from breathless trend cycles or the cost of living crisis, there’s no doubt we’re seeing a boost in pre-loved fashion. In fact, according to research carried out by Stylus, last year 31 percent of consumers in the UK were using second-hand clothing...

Money talks. It’s something we’ve heard time and time again, and it couldn’t be more prevalent than in the arts industry, where just 16% of creatives are from working-class backgrounds. In the capital, over 96% of creative economy jobs are taken by people with more advantaged socio-economic backgrounds, leaving barely a slice of wiggle room for anyone else to get through the door....

Credit: @afflecks_manchester/Instagram/ITVIf I ask you to think of the fashion industry, you might immediately be drawn to images of a scowling Miranda Priestly in the big apple, a young designer pushing their way onto a packed-out tube with a million garment bags in tow, or perhaps you think of the star-studded London fashion week, or even the Met Gala. But what if I...