With eBay sponsoring Love Island, is sustainable fashion going mainstream? The ITV reality show Love Island last month announced a partnership with eBay, with this year’s contestants showcasing secondhand clothing instead of fast-fashion pieces. And just last week, former sponsor Missguided was bought out of administration by Frasers Group for £20m. What does eBay’s move tell us about the state of the retail industry? And what will the impact of the partnership be on consumers, as well as other high street and fast fashion brands? |