The Slow Scoop
The 10 Best Sustainable Luxury Fashion Brands for 2022
Love luxury fashion? Care about sustainability? The year’s best eco-luxe labels in one place + tips to make the most of your purchasing power!
Top Eco-Fabrics That Are Good For You And Your Skin
Shopping for natural, eco-fabrics brings with it a range of fantastic benefits. One aspect that is sometimes overlooked is the kindness that these materials show to the skin. By ditching synthetic fibres for natural fabrics, you can give your body something that it will truly appreciate. Learn more here!!
Fast Vs Slow Fashion: Can Fast Fashion Ever Be Slowed Down?
What is the difference between fast fashion and slow fashion? Ethical treatment of workers? Sustainable materials? Waste? In this post we look at the impact of fast fashion, and discuss if it will ever be able to slow down.
6 Eco-friendly Dresses You Will Want to Wear This Summer
If you're searching for summer dresses that are crafted using ethical and sustainable practices, you're in the right place. We've rounded up 6 of our favourite eco-friendly summer dresses that are perfect for any occasion.
The Social and Ecological Impact of Naturally Dyed Clothing
In this blog piece, we shed some light on the social and ecological impact of naturally dyed clothing - including what makes a natural dye, the types of plants used to create different natural dyes, as well as the communities this process benefits.
What Are Handloom Fabrics?
What are handloom fabrics? How are they made? And what are their advantages and disadvantages? Whether you already are a handloom lover or just handloom curious, we have the answers! We’re taking it back to basics by shedding some light on the history, use and benefits of handloom fabrics.
The Inspirational Women Behind The Slow Fashion Quotes
We all need an inspiration boost sometimes, right? Well come meet the amazing women behind 15 of the most thought-provoking slow fashion quotes around today, for when you need that extra bit of motivation!
Fashion Revolution Week: The Faces Behind The Fabrics
April 19th-25th 2021 is Fashion revolution week! Excited? We are! Learn more about this year’s campaign and meet the faces behind our most popular fabrics.
FolkCharm's Natural Organic Cotton
Is all organic cotton created equal? We take a closer look at what makes FolkCharm Crafts natural organic cotton so special!
Silk's Sustainability Under Scrutiny
Silk is often referred to as an unsustainable or unethical fabric. However, silk is produced in many different ways, each with varying degrees of ethical and sustainable credentials. In this article we explain a bit more about where silk comes from, the different production methods involved and shed some light on the scrutiny surrounding its ethical and sustainable practices.
Behind the Seams of Slow Fashion: The Ikat Silk Chermarn Mini Dress
Using handwoven Ikat silk, the Chermarn mini dress incorporates an intricate rose design with fabric of the highest quality. Ethically made using locally-grown silk and traditional Ikat dye methods, learn the creation journey here, from first seed to final weave!
Behind the Seams of Slow Fashion: The Cherrada Dress in Burnt Sienna
The Cherrada Dress in Burnt Sienna is as timeless as it is beautiful, handmade using natural dye, sustainable cotton and ethical production methods, the result is a stunning yet versatile dress you can feel great about wearing.