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Triple Threat: an interview with Dutch film director, fashion designer and nail artist Chloë van der Klaauw

Alexandra Wagner
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We recently sat down with Chloë van der Klaauw, founder and designer of Studio Henriette Christine, an ethical, slow fashion brand that has caught many influencers' attention since its online launch in 2020. O...

Feminist Clothing Brands to Support in 2021

Bethany Chandler
Creativity, MESSFashion, Sustainability, Women
Often fashion brands are geared towards attracting a female-based clientele, yet few of these companies actually hold women and feminism as a core value. It’s about time we had companies both representing and supporting the feminist movement. We have compiled a list of brands who are really stepping up and doing their bit to promote gender equality and feminism throughout their work.

Chatting With XFEMINADESIGNS: The Small Business Starting Its Own Sustainable Fashion Revolution

Bethany Chandler
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"Positive representation and love for colour is my inspiration. Growing up a plus sized, mixed race girl in Britain, I felt out of place. I never wore bright colours or patterns in fear of being called out, and assumed that fashion like that wasn't meant for me. I mean, where do you see chubby brown girls in cool clothes in the 90's fashion scene?"