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Sustainable is not always accessible
Fashion Folakemi Oseni Fashion Folakemi Oseni

Sustainable is not always accessible

Sustainability should be viewed from a holistic perspective, prioritizing buying and using sustainably. Consumption and use are significantly impactful stages of clothing. How we use clothing can positively or negatively impact its sustainability factor. Yes, It doesn’t just stop at buying a sustainable product, nor does it end when you have purchased a product that wasn’t sustainably produced.

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Is this truly sustainable?
Fashion Folakemi Oseni Fashion Folakemi Oseni

Is this truly sustainable?

Determining whether a brand or product is sustainable goes beyond what its promotional materials say; it is important to dig deeper. Remember that a brand’s promotional materials aim to get you to buy; they will make themselves look good. A brand will rely on its strengths in its promotional strategy; this doesn’t necessarily mean it is dishonest, but it could be inflating its strengths while mitigating its weaknesses.

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What defines the “woman” experience?
Creative Writing Folakemi Oseni Creative Writing Folakemi Oseni

What defines the “woman” experience?

Girls and women must constantly define and redefine their realities. For girls and women, the definitions of femininity are ever-evolving. Her Perpetual Becoming is an exhibit by current and recent graduate students in the Image Arts program at the Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University. They use creative expression through imagery to explore femininity in society today and the circumstances that consistently question femininity.

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Understanding sustainability
Fashion, Sustainability Folakemi Oseni Fashion, Sustainability Folakemi Oseni

Understanding sustainability

The fashion industry’s impact on the environment is substantial, and understanding how this impact is made is crucial to making better choices and pushing for more ethical practices. It is necessary to understand how our garment is produced as we pursue a sustainable future.

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why am i here?
Folakemi Oseni Folakemi Oseni

why am i here?

This is a little piece on what led me here. Why am I studying fashion communication and why am I me? I don’t know, that’s probably my favourite answer to anything. It doesn’t matter if I know, I may not know or might be finding it difficult to put my thoughts into words. Why is it difficult for me to answer that question?

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