Dress Like You Give a Damn
Thrifting and buying used is a great option for many people to sustainably buy clothes, but is it the most ethical option, as it is often presented? In a thread on ethical clothing habits, Eco-Stylist presented another angle; supporting brands that create sustainable clothing and pay their workers fairly is […]
Now that it’s getting colder outside, you’ve probably already packed up your warm weather clothing and reinstated some fall and winter staples back into your closet. The most responsible choice when compiling a new season’s wardrobe is to continue wearing clothing from previous years, but maybe you’ve donated or recycled […]
A living wage is essentially a subsistence wage: enough to provide the bare necessities of life. The living wage varies by country and even by state as it largely depends on the standards of living within a geographic area. It is important to note that the minimum wage is not […]
With the rise of ethical fashion, many fashion brands are attempting to grow their audiences by using greenwashing techniques. Greenwashing is when a brand claims that their clothing is sustainable in order to get you to buy from them, when in fact they are not all that sustainable. A customer with […]
With the rise of sustainable fashion there has been a corresponding rise in greenwashing, aka brands exaggerating their sustainability efforts. In this new world of eco-consciousness, how are you to tell which brands are actually sustainable? We want you to know what’s really going on. Here’s what you need to […]
With many of us staying inside to do our part to stop the spread of COVID-19, it can be challenging to find ways to fill the time. If you’re getting Netflix fatigue, and you’re in search of something new, these sustainable fashion podcasts are just what you’re looking for. Finding […]
In 2020 and 2021, casual style, loungewear, and athleisure are definitely having their moment. But don’t let the name fool you: casual style isn’t just for wearing around the house. You can be casual and stylish, and one of our favorite ways to do that is athleisure (aka activewear). Athleisure […]
As the number of coronavirus cases grows each day, the economic and human fallout of the pandemic has only worsened. There isn’t a sector of the economy COVID-19 won’t impact. This virus has left workers across the globe vulnerable, wondering when, or even if, their next paycheck is coming. Among […]
Let’s face the facts, we LOVE to buy clothes. In 2018, Americans were averaging sixty-eight new items of clothing per year (Fashionopolis). Between sweater weather and shorts season, our closets tend to fill up. Online shopping has made it easier to find trendy and affordable clothes at the click of […]
People say a lot of things. They’re funny like that. “Sustainable fashion is a trend.. it’s slowing down.” If you’ve ever proposed a forward thinking idea or started anything on your own, you know that many people are quick to meet your vision with skepticism. “Umm… I just don’t think […]
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