Maisie Simmons

Image: Creative commons licensed The average piece of clothing is worn just 7 times. Let that sink in. The fashion industry has become a real danger to the planet and behind the trends, hauls and perfect wardrobes is a terrifying truth. Between habitats being destroyed, increased carbon emissions, water pollution and human exploitation-the true price of fast fashion is far greater than we think. I’ve had more wardrobe clear outs than I can count. Each time, I find pieces I’d

The world is dominated by fast fashion and unsustainable clothing, but every piece has the potential to have a second life. In Manchester, one store is reshaping the ways we think about fashion, building not just a shop but creating a community rooted in sustainability and inclusion. Image: Maisie Simmons I discovered ReMarket when it opened a year and a half ago, and it immediately caught my attention. As someone who loves second-hand and vintage shopping, this store was my

Have you ever opened TikTok for a quick scroll, only to resurface an hour later convinced you need something you’ve never even thought about before? Social media works like a digital conveyor belt—endlessly feeding you products, trends, and "must-haves" until wanting starts to feel like needing. Ads, live streams, and influencers are constantly in our ears, subtly shaping our desires in ways that feel natural, even personal. As trends move faster than ever, it’s becoming hard

Many fashion brands nowadays are trying to tick the sustainability box when manufacturing their clothes. But what is their thought process behind it? What are they actually advocating for? It’s rare to find a sustainable fashion company that wears its message on their clothes, but Nature And Wildlife Sustainable Clothing™ do exactly that. So, what actually makes fashion sustainable? Well, Nature And Wildlife Sustainable Clothing™ are a great example. They create organic, et

In a world overflowing with clothes, why do we still feel a need to buy everything brand new? Seriously- have you ever stopped to think about it? So much waste is created in the fashion industry, and overconsumption is at a high. Online shopping has made it easier than ever—just one click and your next outfit is on its way. But that convenience comes with a cost. Fast fashion isn’t just quick and cheap. It’s wasteful, harmful, and unsustainable, stitching damage into our pla

1- Cow print We all remember waking up in lockdown and styling our favourite funky animal print top. Cow print being one of them. Rising in popularity in 2020 and going viral on TikTok, it was a hit. Tops, jeans, hats, jackets, nails all covered in shapes of black and white, and even some a wild colourful take on cow print. With nothing to do and endless time to scroll, cow print blew up on social media and became a way for people to have fun and experiment, sharing their t

I haven't always been a second hand shopper. And don't get me wrong, I still occasionally buy first hand clothes. I will admit that through my years at high school- Shien, Pretty Little Thing and Boohoo were my go-to's. But discovering the magic of charity shops made my shopping habits change. I always thought of them as 'granny clothes' shops, but after giving them a chance and finding unique and vintage pieces, I was convinced. For me, knowing my second hand finds once ha