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Welcome to Andy Beatman's website featuring a blog, portfolio of professional work, creative projects and music.
Fast fashion is a key contributor to carbon emissions and the way people think about their next outfit-of-the-day. The precedent set by Amazon to guarantee speedy delivery amplifies the problem. How many shipping containers must cross the ocean today so you can wear that quirky t-shirt you saw in an Instagram ad tomorrow? How much water must be wasted for cotton to produce denim jeans apparel regardless of the quality? Rather than corporations and brands setting the example with renewability, the consumer i
As frustrating as this situation can be, I find inspiration from the companies disrupting the status quo. Afends for example, is a fashion brand that lives in my head rent-free. The Australian street & surf wear company, based out of Byron Bay, is going big with hemp . I can talk for days about the health benefits, but here I’m focused on hemp as a sustainable material for fashion.