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Darcy Jade Phillips

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Darcy Jade Phillips is a London based photographer, film-maker and writer. Her BA Dissertation explored how both visible and 'invisible' images of Iraqi's during the twentieth-century devalued their lives - using Colonial-era photography and The BBC coverage of The First Gulf War as case studies. She uses photography and film within her own practice to explore de-colonisation and other current social issues. Her main passion is fighting the negative effects of fast-fashion through visual-storytelling for Things Matter CIC: a community-interest company based in North London which aims to tackle the global textile waste crisis.

Darcy Jade Phillips is a London based photographer, film-maker and writer. Her BA Dissertation ex...

Things Matter CIC is a community space in North London that aims to combat the global textile waste crisis through turning local resources into community assets. The fashion industry is the second greatest polluting industry in the world, producing 92 million tonnes of textile waste globally per year. Without action, this waste problem is expected to increase by 50% in the next 5 years. Through powerful visual storytelling, Things Matter CIC aims to bring awareness to these negative effects through the use of film, photography and an interactive installation. By showcasing the many ways people can ethically engage with clothes in a fun and community-rooted way, the work aims to challenge common misconceptions of sustainable fashion.

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TMcic presents: KABO Clothing

As part of an ongoing video series, Things Matter CIC spotlights emerging designers and their practices — unfiltered, honest, and rooted in sustainability.

In each short episode, we sit down with creatives who are redefining what fashion can be. From upcycling techniques to personal philosophies, these conversations reveal the real work behind conscious design.

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  • In the foreground, a woman is screaming into her phone, while two onlookers appear shocked. Shot in front of the Finsbury Park station sign.
  • 3 people are posing on the side of a street. In the foreground we have a person listening to music, while two people further off are taking a selfie.
  • 3 people are posing both inside and outside of an ice cream truck.
  • The inside of a clothing store, which stocks only sustainable designers.
  • Two people are knitting together a bag out of old t-shirts during an upcyling workshop.
  • Person is holding out a knitted bag made out of old t-shirts.

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Things Matter CIC

Things Matter CIC is a community space in North London that aims to combat the global textile waste crisis through turning local resources into community assets. The fashion industry is the second greatest polluting industry in the world, producing 92 million tonnes o...

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