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The Ugly Truth about Garment Recycling and Thrifted Fashion

Photo by @prudenceearl on Unsplash The Myths and Realities of Recycling and Thrifting in Addressing Fashion Overproduction In recent years, recycling and thrifting have been hailed as key solutions to the fashion industry\’s overproduction crisis. While these practices offer some … Read More

How to Approach Holiday Shopping with Intentionality

In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s easy to get caught up in the frenzy of shopping without much thought. We’re scrolling our feed, and suddenly the most amazing video about the most amazing gift ever pops … Read More

Three Ways To Find Your Perfect Fit

We say it all the time. Our bodies are unique. Your clothing may technically fit, or it may be in style, but it may not enhance your appearance or make you feel good. This is the perfect opportunity to dig … Read More

Style Trends: Quiet Luxury

This year, the words “quiet luxury” appeared in 684% more Google searches. While some credit the desire for a more sustainable approach to fashion, other analysts feel the style is reflective of current socioeconomic conditions, leading affluent individuals to seek … Read More

Fabrics Explained: Polyester

As part of our ongoing series on fabrics, we’re taking a look at one of the most misunderstood and celebrated fabrics of all time: humble, versatile polyester. We’re 100% committed to sustainability in fashion, but we know that things aren’t … Read More

The Clothing Supply Chain’s 3 Biggest Challenges & Why They Matter

Have you ever wondered where your clothing comes from? Or how your wardrobe goes from raw materials to that soft cotton T-shirt or gauzy viscose maxi dress? Assembling clothing requires a huge workforce: from the farmer that harvests hemp or … Read More

Midsize Matters

Just right. In between. The middle sizes. Meet the new silent majority: mid-size women. The visibility of mid-sized bodies was initially spurred on by the inclusivity and body positivity energy surrounding the plus sized movement. But separate from plus sized … Read MoreRead More

How To Measure: 5 Steps to Accurate and Easy Waist Measurement

Whether it’s made-to-measure or off the rack, knowing your measurements is key to clothing that fits well. An accurate waist measurement is of critical importance when purchasing custom made pants and skirts, but it’s also useful information for peplum blouses, … Read More

Does Size Matter? The Plus Size Debate in Fashion

In 2021, Old Navy made waves by announcing their intent to combine their plus size line with their core product offerings. The initiative, called Bodequality, led to stores carrying sizes 0-30 in a wide selection of designs. However, less than … Read More

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Ukraine’s Garment Industry, One Year into the War

Since the Russian invasion, Ukraine has seen a dramatic shift in its political and social landscape, and it’s affected all industries including the fashion industry and garment manufacturing there. Anastasia Chernetska, co-owner of Tavrovska, has seen these impacts first-hand, as … Read More