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5 years ago, Shannon ditched fast fashion in favour of a more sustainable approach towards clothing. As she walked me through her wardrobe, I learned about identifying my individual style, making the most out of what I already own and making sure that what I buy in the future will be worth the purchase. Everything in her wardrobe shows that there are so many simple things all of us can do in order to “buy less, choose well, make it last,” as Dame Vivienne Westwood would say.

Story by Manuela Zammit

Every April for a week, Fashion Revolution intensifies its year-round campaigning for a more sustainable fashion industry. This year, the revolution is inviting us to ask brands #whomademyclothes and #whatsinmyclothes in an effort to raise awareness about the true human and environmental cost of fashion. Informing ourselves is the first step; there are so many ways (most of them surprisingly simple) how we can take action that brings about real change.