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By Beth Kennedy Photo by Maria Oswalt on Unsplash As a white person, it is impossible to truly understand what our black brothers and sisters go through on a daily basis. You may be feeling helpless and distraught when you see all the protests and police violence on the news. There are a few things you can do right now to play your part in this revolution (because that is what it is and it’s a long time coming). This is by no means a way to become a “white knight” - it’s for people who simply wish to contribute something - especially...

Update England: masks to be worn on public transport from 15th June https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/04/face-masks-to-be-made-compulsory-on-public-transport-in-england We had such a success with our handmade face masks, which kept selling out as soon as they were listed, that we decided to use the London factory which makes our shirts to make us a bulk order. Made from the same cotton poplin that we use for our fun shirts. Features UK made face mask for domestic use Purchase 2 : one to wash, one to wear Two layers of tightly woven cotton fabric with over ear loops Integral pocket so you can add your own filters Pliable aluminium insert...

By Nel Margerison For the last two weeks I have been at home sewing masks for personal use. As we see this global disaster impact our everyday lives we are looking for ways to protect our frontline staff. Please please leave N95 respirators for those who need them urgently. These masks are not surgical and will not protect from fine aerosolised virus. There are no guarantees that wearing a mask will offer protection to yourself, or others, but any barrier is better than none and this is re-iterated by every source we have researched.  "The current scientific consensus is that...

Good news - UK customrs can pay in 4 installments with Clearpay.  What is Clearpay? First off, it isn't a loan as no interest is charged, but a...

Thank you so much for believing in our brand and we look forward to a mutually prosperous 2020.  Let us give back to you and not these faceless corporations that take all our advertising budget for little return. 

Sometimes the current political climate with it's right wing leaders promoting a roll back of women and lgbt rights can seem overwhelming. Sometimes hiding away from it all in a good book can be just the restorative 'me time' which is needed. We asked Beth to reveal the books that have kept...

GFW Clothing doesn't offer a sportswear range yet, although we would dearly love to, if only to offer female shoppers an alternative to pink on everything from shoes to vest tops (here's our little video we made about this topic). For you sporty peeps who are concerned to be as sustainable as possible here are some things to consider when shopping. The impact of fast-fashion on the ecosystem has become a hotly debated topic. Anna Wintour, young fashion designers from around the globe, as well as the iconic models - they are all using their voices and their influence to...

How many clothing items have you bought in the past month? In this day and age, it is hard not to be tempted with new collections that come into the shops every season. Even when there is no more room in our closets, we cannot resist