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“Lizzie McGuire, you are an outfit repeater”

23.03.2021 Blog

For years we’ve been taught by celebrities that repeating an outfit is the ultimate sin! If you cast your mind back, I’m sure you can hear Lizzie McGuire being shamed for repeating a dress at her high school graduation.

Is fast fashion slowing down?

09.03.2021 Blog

When we think of Fast Fashion we think of the big brands like  ASOS and Prettylittlething.com and their ever changing “New In” page. But in the age of ever growing consumer awareness customers are becoming more and more unhappy with this approach. We keep using our voices, saying that we want the environment to be a more considered part of the process and, slowly but surely, the brands are listening. 

 

iinouiio X University of Leeds

02.03.2021 Blog

During February, we met with students from the University of Leeds Business School and set them an innovation challenge competition. 

 

Spring is Coming

17.02.2021 Blog

Longer days and warmer nights are on the way and we’re so excited! 

Don’t worry knitting isn’t just for winter! We can’t wait to get started on warmer weather projects and to help get your creative juices flowing we’ve gathered a list of fantastic projects to keep you knitting. 

Offset Warehouse Masterclasses

25.01.2021 Blog

In the UK 350,000 tonnes of used but still wearable clothing goes to landfill every year*, imagine the number of scarfs you could knit! This shocking figure highlights the work that needs to be done within this constantly growing industry.

 

Exciting News

19.01.2021 Blog

We have lots of exciting news to share with you this week, starting with the launch of our newsletter.

Keep on Crafting

18.01.2021 Blog

We did it, we’re almost halfway through January! And what a month it’s been, this month started with the reintroduction of Lockdown which has knocked many of us sideways.

Hello 2021

05.01.2021 Blog

January is here and with it the opportunity for a fresh start. Many people chose to start this month by making resolutions, promises to yourself to make changes in different areas of your life, no matter how big or small.

Looking Back on 2020

16.12.2020 Blog

This blog post is the last one for 2020 as we all take some much-needed time to rest and recuperate with family and friends (outside of course!). In a previous blog post, I’ve talked about achievements made in this tough year and how they're all important no matter how small.  As this is the last post of the year, I thought I would take the chance to reflect on what we have achieved throughout this strange year, and what we can take forward with us into 2021.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

18.11.2020 Blog

Over the past few weeks you may have noticed the beautifully decorated Christmas trees appearing in windows and the return of beloved Christmas adverts to TV screens. This festive season there is an extra focus on spreading cheer and positivity after the tough year we’ve all had.