Read my blog post from my research findings on the Open University Design website: The Many Hidden Aspects of Mending The post The Many Hidden Aspects of Mending first appeared on Boy Wonder ..read more

We are very excited and honoured to have been invited to join Holly & Co an exciting new venture by Holly Tucker MBE, founder of Not On The High Street. Holly & Co aims to revolutionise retail by becoming the home of amazing small businesses of which 90% are female-founded. Visit now We have been hand-picked out of all the amazing Co Businesses by Holly Tucker to be featured in ‘the house’ which is a studio and live set showcasing the Co’s products, stories, events and competitions – think QVC meets Big Breakfast! Follow Holly’s Instagram to see the behind-the-scenes videos or sign up ..read more

As my full-time work on Boy Wonder draws to a close and I prepare to start my PhD I have been thinking a lot about what I have achieved and also the plans I had that might not now happen.  The 6th birthday of the brand marks a turning point as I sideline the business to concentrate on my studies. This past year has seen the brand accrue various accolades which have been hard won and well deserved (in my humble opinion!) These include being named finalist in the Leicestershire Innovation awards 2022 – Innovations in the Creative Industries category and the Great British Entrepreneur awards ..read more

Yesterday I had the honour of being invited to speak on a panel discussing ‘Leicester’s Push Towards Sustainable Textiles’ as part of the British Science Festival at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester. Along with myself there was 3 other panelists representing different areas of the sector and the host. Some very interesting points came out of the discussion that I thought I would share with you. The host, Dr Andrew Reeves, is an associate professor who works at DMU’s Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development and specialises in sustainability education and pro-environmental behavi ..read more

Dear readers, It is with a mixture of emotions that I announce that I have secured a place PhD place with Open University. I am really excited (and slightly daunted!) to be starting a new chapter of my life researching sustainable fashion and working with some amazing academics (Claudia Eckert & Emma Dewberry). It is a hard won place that I have been working towards for some years now on top of juggling everything else. As the business has struggled to really take off I knew I had to have a back-up plan and it has come into fruition at just the right time. Sadly, I can no longer struggle o ..read more

Clothing patches are a quick and easy way to repair kids clothes, covering holes and stains or even to liven up and old garment. Iron-on versions make it very simple but sewing them on will make them more durable. I take a look at some of the best ones around to save you time. My advice is to choose iron-on patches and then once they are affixed you can sew around the edge to make them really durable. The glue on the back of an iron-on patch will also help to hold together any rip or hole you are trying to cover. Boy Wonder £10 Meri Meri £5 Ohh Deer x ASOS £4.95 Rex London £3.50 Visit ou ..read more

We have been selected as one of the nation’s 100 most inspiring small firms by the Small Business Saturday UK campaign, as it marks its ten-year anniversary. Now in its tenth year in the UK Small Business Saturday will return on 3 December 2022, with a mission to support and celebrate the UK’s 5.5 million small businesses, particularly as they face mounting economic challenges over the winter. It is amazing to be chosen to be one of the SmallBiz100 this year as this year has been a real struggle. Campaigns like this help microbusinesses like mine to amplify their voice to shout about ..read more

September is an expensive time for families when the kids go back to school with all the new uniform, shoes and bags to buy but with the cost of living crisis it will be even more so this year. I look at cheaper and sustainable options to reduce the impact on your wallet and the planet. I wrote last year about how to find sustainable school uniform so check that post out but I wanted to add a few new things in here. Photo by Thirdman on Pexels.com Schools According to new legally binding guidance all schools must now make sure that second-hand uniforms are available so contact your school as a ..read more

Our Small Business Goes Big billboard advertising campaign with Adobe, J C Decaux and Enterprise Nation is live on Monday 22nd August for 2 weeks. To celebrate we are running a competition for our followers. All you need to do is take a photo of yourself with one of our billboard adverts and share it on your social media channels making sure you tag us @boywonder_brand and at least two friends in. You will then be in with the chance of winning one of our Fish & chips t-shirts and clothing patches worth £40! All those who take part will be given a 20% discount code to be spent in the web sh ..read more

Trainers are a wardrobe staple for kids of all ages and genders but which are the greenest? I find out in our sustainable round up with trainers for different looks and occasions. So let’s put our best foot forward and save the planet! All Birds £55 Grow £48 New Balance £50 Native £37-£53 Vivobarefoot £60-70 Ethletics €67.41 Veja £75 Nike £10.50+ (preloved) All Birds £55 Carbon neutral wool runner Machine washable Available in 4 colours Sizes: 5 – 10 Infant Grow £48 Perfect for school shoes! Washable up to 60 degrees C Save over 14,000 air miles per pair Oeko-Tex Class 100 certified for su ..read more