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GUESTLIST 2017 / ISSUE 98 15 FASHION The British fashion industry contributes greatly to the United Kingdom's economy, it currently supports 900,000 jobs, but what impact will Brexit have on the industry? THE IMPACT OF BREXIT ON FASHION With the British Fashion Council reporting that of the 500 designers it surveyed, 90% of them voted remain. It would appear that those within the industry are filled with unease at the thought of leaving the single marketplace. One of the problems companies will have to overcome is the sourcing of their materials. Many British brands buy their materials abroad and after Brexit the cost of these materials will most likely increase. This will make products more expensive to manufacture which will force brands to increase the prices of their clothing. In addition the British fashion industry relies on global talent as well as students who study in world-renowned fashion programmes at University. The possibility of new border restrictions will be problematic for international job seekers who may no longer have the freedom to work and travel within the EU. There is also uncertainty surrounding what the change will mean for luxury businesses. On the Friday morning following the Brexit vote stocks for British fashion houses like Burberry, Mulberry and Jimmy Choo dropped sharply. For now, we can only wait and see what the lasting effect of Brexit will be on the British fashion industry. Cruelty free as a movement has certainly not yet hit the mainstream, leaving some people baffled as to what it all even means. A couple of my friends thought it was a beauty trend. But the concept and all its connotations is much more than just a trend. Cruelty free officially refers to cosmetics and household products, to be approved as cruelty free these products must not have been tested on animals. However, the speakers and the concept of the fashion show helped us to realise cruelty goes far beyond animal testing in fashion. Cruelty is a bigger picture. It encompasses animal testing, cruelty in gaining products from animals, such as fur and 'down', but also relates to humans. Ethical trade, workers' rights in labour, all of this is important in our awareness of the clothes and products we wear. So when I tried to discover whether products are cruelty free, it is much less obvious. 'Cruelty Free International' invented the 'Leaping Bunny,' as "the only internationally recognised certification for cosmetics, personal care and household product brands which are not tested on animals." But unfortunately it is not yet widely recognised and adopted by most companies. I for one though have a changed perspective, and from now on I will try and be loyal to the brands whose morals I believe in, and avoid those who don't comply with cruelty-free ethical standards. CRUELTY-FREE IS FASHION FORWARD The phrase 'cruelty free' was recently brought to my attention at the Leeds RAG fashion show, where the audience were prompted to question and evaluate their own shopping habits, and how 'cruel' the many outfits in the room might be considered.