The View From The Pier

An independent blog looking at ethical fashion, sweatshops, organics, sustainability, charity and the third sector. The world of apparel and its worldwide impact, mixed with articles about fundraising and charities. Written and produced by Rob Wickings.

Friday, 6 September 2013

Keep Up The Good Work

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Sometimes it can seem like there's no point to ethical fashion. No matter how hard we try, the industry remains for the most part un...
Tuesday, 3 September 2013

Celebrate National Paralympic Day!

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I have fond memories of this time last year, when the Paralympics turned a sunshine-soaked London into a sweeter, lovelier, more acceptin...
Thursday, 29 August 2013

Style Is... finding an alternative to fast fashion

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The Cate Shirt Dress by Nancy Dee. Get it at Think Boutique If Fashion Revolution has you thinking about fast fashion, and the connect...
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Tuesday, 27 August 2013

Fashion Revolution

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The big problem with fashion, and in particular fast fashion, is that we've lost any sense of connectivity with the people who make t...
Friday, 23 August 2013

Proof gives the UK an eyeful!

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Back in March I wrote about Proof Eyewear , a sustainable brand making waves in the US with their cool retro styling and wooden frames ma...
Thursday, 22 August 2013

Common Grounds: an uncommonly good cafe!

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As a writer, I understand the importance of coffee. There are days when it's the fuel that gets me running and gives me the power to ...
Friday, 16 August 2013

Dry The Rain: H&M's Ambitious New Water Management Plan

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Sustainability is, at its heart, the careful management of available resources. It's about ensuring that your raw materials are availa...
Friday, 9 August 2013

Make Bags, Not War: Retasking Military Surplus With Sword & Plough

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It was ever the dream: to be able to put away the weapons of war, and turn them instead into tools of peace. Sadly, we're nowhere nea...

Uncharitable Behaviour

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Charities are in a tough place at the moment, and it's not going to get any easier. They are expected to pull up the slack as the publ...
Wednesday, 7 August 2013

Repair Cafés: Fixing The Future

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The make-do-and-mend model is hugely important when it comes to sustainability in fashion, and it's a real shame that skills seen as v...
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