What an unforgettable outcome for the Edinburgh screening of The True Cost at The National Museum on Saturday, 25 July. The event dazzled from start to finish, shining as brightly as a spotlight on a high-fashion runway. It pulled in an eclectic crowd of style lovers, eco-conscious fashion fans, media faces, and industry thinkers all united by one powerful theme: fashion with purpose.

A setting made for style
The historic architecture of the National Museum added a layer of grandeur to the event. Its soaring halls and elegant design created the perfect backdrop for a film that stitches together conversations about sustainability, ethics, and the real price behind fast fashion.
This wasn’t just a screening; it felt like a statement. This film serves as a bold nod to the ever-growing movement advocating mindful consumption and responsible fashion choices.
A crowd filled with charisma
From buyers and bloggers to beauticians and bubbly personalities, the room buzzed with vibrant energy. The turnout was impressive, and as Colin Gilchrist, Creative Director & Founder of Social Tailor, noted:
“We had the biggest turnout of all the events taking place during the festival, so I am delighted with that.”
That electric atmosphere highlighted just how timely and necessary the film’s message is.

From buyers, bloggers, beauticians, and bubbly individuals, the room was filled with an entertaining vibe and great charisma! Quoted by Colin Gilchrist, creative Director & Founder of Social Tailor, “We had the biggest turnout out of all the events taking place during the Festival, so I am delighted with that.”
Strutting onto the Scene
‘True Cost’ Unveils the Catwalk of Consequences! The event was nothing short of a fashion fiesta, stitching together a kaleidoscope of people with a flair.
Thanks to a fabulous squad of bloggers and the glossiest magazines, the hype was tailored to perfection, draping the screening in an aura of excitement tailor-made for this film.
The film, which began at 1 PM and lasted for 1 hour and 20 minutes, was a captivating spectacle filled with eye-opening revelations. Andrew Morgan, the maestro with a vision sharper than a tailor’s scissors, elegantly embroidered the heartbreaking tales of unsung heroes in the fabric industry. His documentary, a tapestry of emotions and insights, left the audience fashionably speechless.
A true trendsetter in storytelling, ‘True Cost’ is a must-see for anyone who considers fashion their runway of life. Now available on Netflix, it’s like the latest ‘it’ accessory for your movie night.
Prepare to enter a realm of enlightenment as ‘True Cost’ poses the question: Who bears the financial burden of our indulgence in fashion? Explore this enigma in ‘The True Cost’, where the truths underlying the textiles go beyond mere superficial appearances!
Who really pays for our love of fashion?
The True Cost doesn’t shy away from the truth.
It unveils it thread by thread revealing the stories behind the seams that the industry too often hides.













