behind the seams – Eastlondonlines

Meet the local faces behind designer labels

From medieval cloth dying to garment production in the nineteenth century, east London has held a strong relationship with fashion …

by Jennifer Adetoro/ April 11, 2018/ Features, Hackney, Lead Stories, People, Tower Hamlets/

East London is renowned for its industrial heritage. While it has dwindled throughout the years, the area is still home …

by Chloe James/ April 11, 2018/ Features, Hackney, Lead Stories, Tower Hamlets/

There are more than just ethical issues with importing our clothes. Fashion is the world’s second largest industrial polluter after …

by Saman Javed/ April 10, 2018/ Features, Hackney, Lead Stories, Tower Hamlets/

By Chloë James and Sophie Soar Fast fashion exploits workers across the world, sometimes destroying lives. In this series, we …

by Sophie Soar/ April 9, 2018/ Features, Lead Stories/

To celebrate east London’s rich manufacturing history and status as an international fashion haven, East London Lines has created Behind …

by Saman Javed/ April 9, 2018/ Features, Hackney, Tower Hamlets/

Street style slideshow It would come as little surprise to east Londoners that Hackney emerged as the fashion capital of …

by Sophie Soar/ April 9, 2018/ Features, Hackney, Lead Stories, Tower Hamlets/