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Anna Roos van Wijngaarden
October 25, 2023

5 tips for young brands from designer Wendy Tobeas

It was approximately three years ago when Wendy Tobeas started BOEALOE, a slow fashion brand with a high-fashion soul. This year marks the beginning of her production journey with a small capsule collection made ethically in Bulgaria. We recently had a brief coffee date with her to discuss the most significant challenges she has faced and to translate them into concrete advice for young brand owners. Listen up.

Anna Roos van Wijngaarden
October 24, 2023

All you need to know about the CSRD | Legislation Preparation

In our "Legislation Preparation" section, we break down those seemingly daunting legislative monsters into language everyone can grasp. Today, let's talk about the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

Anna Roos Van Wijngaarden
October 10, 2023

Norwegian Wool And Italian Patternmakers | O.A.D

STITCHED is an audio series in which we delve into Europe's booming fashion landscape. We talk with brands, manufacturers, and experts about everything made in Europe. In our first episode, we pay a visit to the headquarters of Devold [...]

Anna Roos Van Wijngaarden
September 19, 2023

What It Really Costs To Produce Locally | Ethical Expectations

They’re ready, they’re willing, but they’re no production experts yet. Ethical small and medium fashion brands are popping up everywhere throughout Europe. Great news for manufacturers with a shared mission to make the industry more sustainable, but there is [...]

Anna Roos Van Wijngaarden
September 5, 2023

Preparing For The Future Of Fashion Week | Working Guide

In our latest industry deep dive, we discussed the world’s first sustainability requirements for fashion weeks, which have already been implemented in Denmark and Norway. Considering the likelihood of this trend spreading to other fashion capitals, it's wise for [...]

Anna Roos Van Wijngaarden
August 29, 2023

CPH Fashion Week is three sustainable seasons in: why more cities should follow

In Scandi we trust is falls short when describing the ethical expectations of the fashion scene. All eyes are on the vast, wooded Nordic countries that began exploring ethical business practices long before other European nations. (The academic kick-off [...]

Melisa Monti
August 1, 2023

From Lawyer To Ethical Jewellery Business Owner – Ana Dyla | Fashion Talks

This article was written by Melisa Monti Fashion Talks is an online space where fashion designers, experts, and business owners share their experiences and journeys in the fashion industry and business. This month we invited a special guest to [...]

Melisa Monti
May 13, 2023

Step Up Your Shoe Game: How to Find the Best Shoe Manufacturer in Europe

High-quality shoe production in Europe is on the rise. From Italy to Spain to Portugal, Europe is renowned for its skilled craftsmen and use of premium materials in shoe production. But with so many options, it can be overwhelming [...]

Melisa Monti
May 4, 2023

Sustainable Fashion Made Easy: The Benefits Of On-Demand Production

In recent years, the fashion industry has gained a notorious reputation for its negative impact on the environment. From the use of plastic fabrics, unethical work practices to the hazardous chemicals used in the manufacturing process. The rise of [...]