‘Til death us do part’ is usually reserved for weddings. But as sustainability becomes a bigger concern, it could be applied to our prized possessions, from cashmere jumpers to iPhones. But how achievable is this in a world where acquiring and upgrading are the status quo?

Denim comes in all shapes and sizes; from skinny to slim fit to bootcut. We wear it while gardening, to work or to an evening soirée. But in 2014, denim sales in the US dropped by 8%, as activewear grew by the same amount. How can denim brands stay relevant in the age of the yoga pant?

One third of shoppers say jeans are the hardest garment to buy because it's very difficult to find the perfect fit. Offering 400 sizes, start-up Qcut promises a product that will fit 99% of women, disrupting the apparel industry and destroying one-dimensional body image ideals.

Beautiful craftsmanship and fine fabrics aren't cheap, especially given the 800% markup between factory and shop floor. But now that US start-up Everlane is cutting the middle man to make ethical premium clothing affordable, its ‘radical transparency’ could really shake things up.