Each piece in the collection explores an issue which touches my heart that I hope to share with others. The stories range from the human handpicking of cotton plants, to the thousands of lives lost in the collapse of fashion factories.…consumers must be empowered to help those most in need through a more meaningful connection.
I felt compelled to know more, and after some digging, I realised there was no easy solution and few companies were actively seeking one. Then, in 2014, The True Cost documentary was released, exploring the impact of fashion on people and the planet. I was even more motivated. Whilst I felt like I belonged in the fashion course and wanted to make a change, I knew I didn’t want to spend the next eight months on my graduate collection creating something I didn’t believe in. So, Adventuress was born.
Now, after finishing, I hope to work in ethical supply chain management. I believe fashion can be a tool for positive change, and consumers must be empowered to help those most in need through a more meaningful connection. Change is inevitable, and I believe traceability and transparency is of critical importance. But above all, I hope your next purchase is a conscious one.
