How to Cut Through the Clutter and Live Your Life With Intention
As human beings who live in a modern, digitally-driven society, we are constantly bombarded with stuff every second of every day. According to a 2014 study from Media Dynamics Inc., we receive messages and see brand “exposures” (the number of ads, labels, brand names, logos, etc.) 3,000 to 20,000 times per day. We receive dozens…
Put it in (Carbon) Neutral? Why Fashion Brands are Buying Carbon Offsets and What it Really Means
Declaring your company carbon neutral has been the cherry on top for a plethora of small-scale already sustainable-minded brands. Reformation has called themselves climate neutral since 2015 and luxury fashion houses, like Gucci, have begun to enter the mix, now realizing carbon neutrality makes for good PR. There are a few ways to achieve carbon…
The 7 Best Sites for Learning to DIY Your Own Wardrobe While in Quarantine
Being stuck at home isn’t easy, especially if you feel like you have nothing to do. One of the best ways to pass time is to try and learn a new skill. And thank god the internet exists, so we can to learn directly from our computers in the comfiness of our sweats in our…
What is Sustainable Fashion, Really?
According to Wikipedia, everyone’s online resource they love to hate, sustainable fashion is “a movement and process of fostering change to fashion products and the fashion system towards greater ecological integrity and social justice. Sustainable fashion concerns more than addressing fashion textiles or products. It comprises addressing the whole system of fashion.” But what does…
Is It Safe to Buy Secondhand Fashion During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
If you usually frequent thrift and consignment stores, or are the queen of attending vintage kilo sales (sales where you buy clothing by weight) or clothes swap events, getting your secondhand fashion fix is probably one of the everyday things you’re starting to miss in this time of social distancing. But given that COVID-19 is…
How to Stay Away from Fast Fashion
By now you probably know some of the negative impacts that fast fashion has on our planet. But here comes the hard part: actually avoiding these shops that seem to be all over the streets and invading your inbox! So, the question is: how do you resist the impulse of cheap fashion with its quick…
The Best Guided Journals for Keeping You Sane During Quarantine
While we’re all staying in because of the coronavirus, 43% of Americans have said their emotional wellbeing has gotten worse. That’s a very significant number. Some have turned towards shopping to feel better, some have turned to exercise, and some have turned to meditation, breathing exercises, and more mental health-focused exercises. One exercise that has…
Sustainable & Ethical Fashion Documentaries to Put on your Must-Watch List
Already gone through your whole Netflix/Hulu/Prime/HBO queue of shows to watch during quarantine? If you’re a fan of fashion documentaries, we’ve got quite the lineup for you. We’ve rounded up a list of the best documentaries about sustainable and ethical fashion available online right now. Whether you’re already a sustainable fashion expert or someone who…
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