Do you have a huge to do list but you’re struggling to start even one task? Does everything seem too overwhelming so it is easier to do nothing? We can all suffer from times of procrastination, so sometimes you need to consider why you feel like that. In today’s blog I’m suggesting a few things to consider next time you find yourself avoiding a task and ways to find the motivation.

Most of us find the terms and issues around carbon and net zero quite confusing. Science tells us that in order to limit the impacts of climate change, businesses must reach net zero emissions by 2050.

There is a big debate around whether leather is sustainable. Whilst many argue that it is a by-product of the meat industry and it would be wasteful to just throw it, others would debate that it isn’t sustainable due to the high carbon footprint as well as the toxic chemicals used in the tanning process.

Every business today should have a code of ethics that they operate by – these are the principles that the business will operate by. These are important codes that a business needs to not only state, but live by to ensure they are building their brand honestly and with integrity.

The pandemic has seen a rise in the popularity and understanding of the climate crisis, sustainability and what we as individuals need to do to mitigate our impact on the planet. This has led consumers to became more aware of the dangers of fast fashion and momentum in the ‘fashion for good’ space has gained real traction.

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced that it has worked closely with the British Fashion Model Agents Association (BFMA), and the Home office with the support of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) to secure a change to the Immigration Rules, introducing a ‘stop-the-clock’ mechanism on the T5 (Temporary Worker) Creative and Sporting visa used by models and freelancers in the creative industries.

In a world where sustainable practice is more crucial than ever, it is important to recognise and reward the work being done across the globe by progressive luxury businesses. Positive Luxury award businesses and individuals for success in sustainability from innovation to the circular economy.

The Royal College of Art (RCA)-led consortium has been awarded a grant of £5.4m by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to establish the Textiles Circularity Centre (TCC) to enable the transition to a more ‘circular’ economy.

Laybuy is one of the latest businesses to offer deferred payment plans for brands to offer their customers, working with Merchants to let them offer their customers a simpler way to pay. The customer can pay in 6 weekly, interest-free instalments whilst the brand receives their payment immediately.

Flying Solo opens applications each season to new talented independent designers to show Flying Solo’s clientele and press the most unique and exciting collections from all over the world.

Wolf & Badger was founded by brothers Henry & George Graham in 2010 with a small boutique in Notting Hill, expanding 2 years later to a second location in Mayfair. With a high global demand for independent design, Henry and George replicated the physical retail concept in an online platform, wolfandbadger.com.

ASOS Marketplace launched in 2010 with just 20 sellers. Since then it has become the leading online platform for independent brands. Today the platforms hosts over 800 boutiques from all over the world and continues to grow and explore emerging markets.

Flying Solo is an innovative retail concept that provides opportunities for independent brands to showcase and retail their premium collections direct to customers through their flagship store in Soho, NYC as well as though a digital platform and at NYC and Paris fashion weeks.