Rebel Blog

1 comment ·Aug 11, 2021

Like Sunbathing on a Sinking Boat: Repeal It Reflection

This week we had planned to write a press release about our Repeal It campaign. It’s been live for just over a month and when we launched it, we were excited to continue spreading the word about what we’ve been...

1 comment ·Jun 30, 2021

Repeal It - Ethical Receipts

Conversations with our elders about clothing are very important. They can tell us first-hand of the times where garments were not in abundance at the click of a mouse. The times where local manufacture was the norm and clothes were...

3 comments ·Jun 30, 2021

Repeal It - What and Why?

AN OPEN LETTER FROM PRICKLY THISTLE SCOTLANDAn address to our toxic fashion addiction Why is buying sparkly plastic waste considered a status symbol?Why will we pay high prices for designer goods made by exploited people, but not for a locally produced...

3 comments ·May 15, 2021

What brands are truly promoting....

Well it has been a year of massive change in so many ways for everyone! I wanted to write a few notes about the use of the word 'sustainable' and what greenwashing is all about.... 2020 and 2021 has proven...

7 comments ·Jan 31, 2021

28 Days create a new habit....

Did you know that is can only take 28 days to form a new habit! Well, if the truth be told, for some it can be a lot quicker or a lot longer. But really no matter how long it...