When Samantha Siu set out to create, she did so with the intention of developing conscious fashion choices that are equal parts beautiful and responsible.

Despite facing numerous obstacles on her journey to originality, this inventive designer is determined to change the industry, envisioning a future where retailers value the message behind the jewellery as much as the pieces themselves.

Check out the full feature below with Swedish born fashion photographer Johanna Stroud.

Designer T* MITROVSKA x Visual Artist Dushan Stefanovski collaborate on a new interdisciplinary project ‘Hope this feels familiar’…

Fashion designer & graduate from Brighton Vee Hayward discusses all things Uni.

OB: Oh wow amazing, could you tell me a little bit more about your dream?

CW: …So this might sound a bit unique, but it’s about a cat being bullied in the past, this cat goes back to confront his hurtful past in an attempt to heal his broken heart and wants to transport his healed self to the future.

“…Ultra-fast fashion relies on the disempowerment, dehumanisation and exploitation of people.

Through low wages and poor/ unsafe working conditions show the human cost of clothing production but here we are focusing on the environmental impacts…”

"The Crinum asiaticum holds deep cultural significance in Taiwan, particularly among indigenous communities like the Amis tribe.

The place name “Makung” is derived from the Amis pronunciation of the flower. Beyond its linguistic roots, the flower has long been celebrated for its medicinal properties, such as promoting blood circulation and disinfection..."

Interview by Rebecca Jones