Sustainably Stylish – A Guide to curating a guilt-free wardrobe, is the debut book

from retail professional and sustainable fashion advocate, Sheryl Bolden.

The book demystifies sustainability within the fashion industry and offers a unique insight

into how clothes are bought, worn, and discarded. Its’ informal chatty tone is relatable, and

the pages are packed with tips and advice on becoming a stylish, savvy, and conscious

consumer.

Split into three sections that can be read in any order, the book covers everything from

creating a personal style and editing your own wardrobe, to debating the merits of existing

and innovative new materials, to simply understanding how fast fashion exploded and

changed the industry forever. It doesn’t shy away from discussing and debating the social,

economic, and environmental impact of the sector and offers insight into the future of fashion

Punctuated with inspiring and witty quotes and illustrations this book is littered with

anecdotes which make it a relatable and personal read. The perfect book for those who strive

to curate a wardrobe that reflects their values as well as their style.

About the author Sheryl Bolden

For over twenty years Sheryl has worked across many areas of the fashion

industry. Having held Buying, Sourcing and Product Development roles in the

UK and Asia for some of the world’s leading retailers and small independent

brands, she understands first-hand what goes into making the clothes we wear.

In 2013 Sheryl founded a Hong Kong based wardrobe editing service, and has

worked with many women, some of whom were frustrated and disillusioned by

clothes shopping and the fashion industry in general, to bring practical solutions

to their sartorial problems.

Becoming a parent changed her perspective on the industry, she became

increasing concerned about the negative impact of fashion and her focus shifted

towards working with those who want to create solutions. She has advocated for

and worked with NGOs and charities that work to reduce fashions’ negative

impact. In 2020, Sheryl graduated from Hong Kong University with an Executive

Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility.

For more than a decade she has organised numerous charity ‘Frock Swaps’ and

more recently has written for various online publications and her own website

www.makemywardrobework.com on the topics of sustainable consumption and

wardrobe editing. Her everyday musings can be found on Instagram

@makemywardrobework.