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Why the ethical fashion sector in the UK struggles to grow
Published 2 January 2020A recently published article in the Guardian celebrates ethical spending in the UK hitting a record high, swelling to reach over £41 billion. Consumables take the largest portion, with energy, home and personal products scooping up significant portions of the rest. The industry that has had the most tussles with ethical issues however, the one […]
What we learned from asking our fashion brands about sustainability.
Published 25 April 2019The 24th of April marked the 6th anniversary of the Rana Plaza factory collapse, and the subsequent push towards greater transparency and sustainability in the fashion industry. This week, marked as Fashion Revolution Week encourages consumers to take action by asking brands #whomademyclothes? Blue Patch works with brands who make and manufacture in the UK, […]
The Fashion Revolution & What it Means for Sustainable Business
Published 18 April 2018It was some months ago while perusing my Facebook feed that I came across a very interesting discussion in a group. This particular thread was started by someone questioning whether a business planning to use sustainable leather and organic cotton could call themselves a sustainable business. There were comments on the meat and leather industries, […]
The very first Blue Patch Sustainable Department Store
Published 17 November 2016The UK’s first Pop Up Sustainable Department Store opened on a rather wet Saturday on October 1st 2016 – to 1000 visitors in a day! Many happy customers came to browse and buy from Blue Patch Members. The day passed in a blur of sales, newly formed friendships, collaborations, talks and cooking demos. Here’s […]
Amazing prizes from our free draw
Published 25 August 2016Register free at Eventbrite for #Bstore16 plus entry into an exclusive prize draw. Keep your eyes peeled in the coming weeks as there are some really special things to win such as this luxurious silk scarf by Mr Dulwich who will be launching a new range of womenswear at the pop up Department Store on October […]
Why I do what I do: Ethical upcycled fashion
Published 15 April 2016Fashion Revolution Week commences on the 18th April 2016, and people across the globe will be asking brands #whomademyclothes to show we as customers care about the people in all stages of the production line. With Hayley from Raggedy, you can be sure to receive clothing made with love, respect, and flair! Her timeless, seasonless […]
Why I do what I do: Wingback
Published 2 February 2016In the age of fast fashion and over-consumption it’s refreshing to see products made with love and built to last. With his gorgeous range of handmade leather wallets, Alasdair from Wingback does exactly that… Why I do what I do: I’ve always loved making things. With a background in industrial design and technical engineering, […]
Blue Patch official launch in 2014
Published 21 September 2014We would love to see you at the Blue Patch launch at Herne Hill Market, Sunday 28th September for a day of fun, activities and competitions, plus our Wonderful World of Blue Patch show on the Stage at 2:30. Time 10am – 4pm, Railton Road, Herne Hill London SE24 0JW. Transport: bus (or 10 […]
A day out: Hello Paul Smith
Published 16 March 2014The Blue Patch team are going to be popping up all over the country hunting for great design, so for inspiration and direction Julia (painter of flowers and recently, cobwebs) and I went to ‘Hello, My Name is Paul Smith’. This exhibition on one of our favourite British fashion designers, is at the Design Museum, London. It runs […]
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