Sustainable fashion: My interview with Brora

A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of talking to Brora about sustainable living and what it means to me. We spoke about everything from fashion to food over lunch at the farm and how we can translate sustainability into all aspects of our lives.

For those who don't know, Brora is an independent British fashion brand and they specialise in beautiful Scottish cashmere. They take pride in their slow fashion ethos and British manufacturing and this is just one of the many reasons I love the company. All their jumpers are handmade in Scotland and their social media is littered with images of the clothing being produced in their mills in Scotland.

Over a summery elderflower, green bean and nasturtium salad I was interviewed about why I love Brora and their sustainable ethos. We spoke about how to make everyday eating more sustainable and how to eat eco-friendly meat - something I will never shut up about!

As a lover of clothes I find fashion sustainability the hardest. I am always tempted by those Instagram ads popping up with beautiful new items. But for the most part, I do buy secondhand. Charity shops, eBay and the trusty Oxford market is where I spend most my money. But if I am going to buy a new piece, then its nice to know that the item is made in the UK. It benefits us from an environmental, economical and ethical standpoint. While it might not so kind on your bank, it's far better to buy something that's a bit more expensive but better quality and less often. And this is at the heart of the Brora brand.

If you would like to see my interview with Brora, head over to their Instagram page or you can find my interview on https://www.broraonline.com/uk/inspiration/brora-portraits.