Cashmere is often seen as the most luxurious, long-lasting, and sustainable material or yarn to buy. However, with the high global demand, traceability has become less easy. Companies have to go above and beyond to achieve supply chain transparency, and customers seem willing to pay for ethically produced cashmere. I recently had the pleasure of being …
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“Nearly 50% of users surveyed by TikTok said that videos longer than a minute long were ‘stressful.’ The truth is that our attention spans are shrinking – so much so that the effect of short-form media on our cognitive functions has been given a name: TikTok Brain.” (Source: The Oxford Blue) This statistic illustrates that …
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As an SME, it is crucial to embrace authenticity when developing a sustainable brand strategy. At Yulan Sustainability, when we work with clients, we utilise our powerful ALIGN framework, which enables SME businesses to identify the steps necessary to achieve sustainability goals in the context of their brand. In this blog post, we will delve …
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Benchmarking sustainability in the luxury fashion industry is crucial for brands aiming to establish a strong and competitive position in the market. However, our experience shows that many companies remain unaware of their competitors’ sustainability actions. As of 2023, the UK government requires listed companies to publish net-zero transition plans and set company targets to …
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Loyalty Programmes are the key to breaking bad habits and forming new and more sustainable choices. I was delighted to be asked to write a guest article for the loyalty software company Antavo. They were curious to explore the role of their technology in helping drive change in consumer behaviour and mindset around sustainability. Here …
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The start of this year has seen many articles written about the challenge of creativity through this prolonged time of lockdown. I’ve taken the opportunity of this unique time and been painting through the pandemic. It’s very interesting to hear how other creatives have coped during a time where inspiration feels thin and whatever it …
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Data and technology is the future of sustainable fashion. Craig Crawford IT guru and digital strategy expert, explains why. Sustainability is the buzz word on everyone’s lips yet the world is still polarised on how to approach it collectively and effectively. For the fashion and retail sector, the collective concern is focused on the immediate …
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Fashion Editor Daniela Agnelli has worked with legendary photographers, visionary designers and has been crafting images for brands and magazines for more than 20 years. She has also been attending fashion shows for as long as she can remember, observing as they have been impacted by the advent of social media and Instagram. Yet this pandemic …
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Marina Spadafora, if you don’t know her already, is the guru of sustainability and she has also recently become an author. She is a passionate activist in all things ethical and sustainable and works very closely with Fashion Revolution and it’s founder Orsola De Castro. I met Marina Spadafora in Milan when she was the …
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Let’s face it. Banks don’t like lending to creative businesses and fashion businesses, especially, are viewed as high risk. However, if you had a growing and viable brand, then the Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) is what you’d apply for. Don’t waste precious time. Pick yourself up, prepare, and pitch for the funds you need writes Joanne …
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