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DONATE TO CONSUME: Unveiling the Illusion of Altruism Driving Our Consumer Habits
Does the availability of clothing donation options encourage excessive fashion consumption? To address a problem effectively, we must first recognize and define it—a process that can sometimes feel uncomfortable, particularly when the said problem is widely perceived as a solution. Let it be clear: I advocate strongly for circular, sustainable fashion and believe we all…
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Africa’s Rising Role in Driving Sustainable Fashion
In recent years, the global fashion industry has undergone a significant transformation as sustainability has emerged as a top priority. While traditionally overlooked, Africa has begun to make its mark in this movement, with its rich cultural heritage, abundant natural resources, and burgeoning fashion industry. Today, we delve into Africa’s increasing role in driving sustainable…
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Kenya Has a New President. What Does This Mean For Small Fashion Businesses?
Dr. Ruto’s campaign manifesto was very promising when it came to his plans for MSMEs in Kenya. Not only did he taut the Hustler’s Fund as the engine that would keep the Kenyan economy growing but also promised to make entrepreneurship and youth (un)employment top of his agenda. In this video, I discuss the points…
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Kenyan Fashion Producers Struggling to Survive in the Digital Divide
For many Kenyan entrepreneurs who design and create original fashion and apparel pieces, the pandemic presented challenges that they could never have anticipated; in a blink of an eye the streets were devoid of much foot traffic and with that, the sole means of self promotion many tailoring businesses relied on was gone. Ever so…
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