Nothing In Fashion Stays Finished Anymore
Circular Signals #04 I know I’m late to the conversation, but maybe that’s a good thing. Or am I really late for it? The timelines have settled, the hot takes have cooled off, and the pressure to react instantly has passed. Yet somehow, the images are still here.Still circulating. Still being reposted, dissected, archived, and […]
This Item Has Been Sold Three Times — The Circular Fashion Reality
Circular Signals #03 This item has been sold three times…….The Circular Fashion Reality First sale. A clear exit. The first time, it was new; bought without hesitation because it fit something. A moment, a need, an idea of use.It was worn enough to feel justified, then less, then not at all, staying just long enough […]
Circular Fashion Is Not Failing, It Just Hasn’t Changed Us
Circular Signals #02 What used to feel alternative is now becoming part of everyday fashion. Platforms like Depop and Vinted have made secondhand mainstream. Brands are experimenting with rental.Repair is being reintroduced into the system. On the surface, everything looks like progress. But step back for a moment. We are still buying often.Still rotating quickly.Still […]
Why Circular Fashion Still Struggles to Communicate Its Climate Impact
Circular Signals #01 Circular fashion is growing. Repair services are fixing garments that would otherwise be discarded. Resale platforms are giving clothes a second life. Rental models are reducing the need for new production. Designers and upcyclers are reworking existing garments instead of creating new ones. Across the industry, more brands and creatives are exploring […]