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
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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
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
Fashion Tech Tackles Supply Chain Transparency
Transparency across fashion supply chains is a big hurdle when it comes to understanding where our clothing comes from. Socially conscious consumers are asking “Who made my clothes?” with sincerity beyond a trendy desire to go green; they want to … Read More
5 Bad Shopping Habits To Break Right Now
When it comes to shopping, we’re all guilty of a few bad habits. Maybe we give in to the occasional sale, or splurge on the handbag that we know will only be trendy this season. However, there are some shopping … Read More
Coming Up: Fashion Revolution Week 2021 – April 19-25
Have you heard about Fashion Revolution? It’s a global movement encouraging the fashion industry to value people and the planet over profits. As part of this movement, Fashion Revolution Week was created to inspire change and encourage transparency in … Read More
Get to Know Tencel, the Fabric That Sustainable Brands are Loving
It’s April! This is the month that we not only get rainy days and spring flowers, but also the month in which we celebrate our Mother Earth and participate in Fashion Revolution Week. As part of our continuing education series … Read More
Get to Know Your Fabrics: Viscose!
You may have noticed the word “viscose” on a garment label and wondered what it is. Is it sustainable? Is it natural? Does it harm the environment? Is it durable? There are a lot of reasons to love viscose — … Read More
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3 Reasons to Avoid Cotton – and 1 BIG Reason to Buy It Now
From maxi dresses to our favorite t-shirt and jeans, we love cotton for its durability, versatility, and comfort. When the label reads 100% cotton, we feel like we’re making a wise choice, a natural choice. Moreover, all parts of the … Read More
You’re So Vain: What is Vanity Sizing and How to Stop It
Fashion works in several ways: it can help us view our bodies in a new and positive light, but it can also highlight the things we already feel are inadequate or unattractive about ourselves. Nowhere is this dichotomy more strongly … Read More