In recent years, dead stock textiles have emerged as a sustainable solution within the fashion industry, gaining popularity and recognition for their environmental and economic benefits. With examples ranging from Harris Reed’s Dead Stock Collections to Conner Ives unique creations crafted from surplus materials, it’s evident that the creative potential of deadstock is endless. At […]
Has “deadstock” become a dirty word? We welcomed Steph, from Steph Sewn, into our fabric room in North in London to discuss how Last Yarn operates, why we started it and what role we play in the fabric reuse supply chain. You can listen to our conversation on her YouTube channel below. The video is […]
As a fashion textiles student, Cassie Quinn wanted to design clothes using sustainable textiles but found the available options uninspiring.
Tamsin Blanchard is a London-based journalist and a dedicated advocate for a more sustainable and equitable fashion industry.
Gemma Metheringham is a researcher, writer, consultant, and advocate for secondhand fashion, dedicated to exploring how the growth of the fashion resale market can contribute to reducing the fashion industry’s overall carbon emissions.
Having worked in the fashion industry as a designer for almost 10 years, Freya was burnt out and exhausted.
Lydia Bolton is a sustainability creator and slow fashion designer who founded her namesake brand in 2019.
The Last Yarn Fabric Sponsorship, hosted by the Last Yarn Academy is back! And this time we are opening it up to students across the UK. The Last Yarn Academy collaborates with universities and communities to share surplus fabrics beyond our marketplace, providing students with textiles that would otherwise go to waste. We recognise the additional […]
This season’s London Fashion Week featured shows across some of the most decadent London locations: the British Museum (Erdem), Emirates Stadium (Labrum), and the Old Bailey (Simone Rocha). But not for Welsh designer Paolo Carzana, who presented his intimate collection, titled “How To Attract Mosquitoes,” in his own Hackney back garden. Having spent two years […]
Over 800 guests gathered at St. Mary’s Church to see the JCA’s latest M.A. cohort on September 16. From drag queens to football hooligans, the diverse runway show had it all—even a closing concert from experimental pop duo Mermaid Chunky. However, three promising fashion designers pushed the boundaries of design by using leftover, and over-ordered […]
Sophie Benson is a freelance journalist working with a focus on sustainable fashion, the environment, workers’ rights, and consumerism.
