Shame on you, Forever 21. Put people before profits!
In case you needed another reason to skip the fast fashion, Daily Kos has shared some shameful news about Forever 21’s latest money-saving tactics. More
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in Designers + Brands, Sustainable FashionIn case you needed another reason to skip the fast fashion, Daily Kos has shared some shameful news about Forever 21’s latest money-saving tactics. More
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in Designers + Brands, Reviews, Sustainable FashionWhen I got an email from “a fashion and eco-friendly international activewear company” offering me some workout gear to try out for a review, you know that I jumped right on that. I’m an avid walker and runner, so I’m always up for trying out new exercise gear. I was doubly excited, because it’s been really tough to find eco-friendly exercise clothing. The best option I’ve found so far has been shopping at thrift stores for second hand workout clothes, and it would have been great to have another option for when I was feeling a little splurgy! More
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in Designers + Brands, Sustainable FashionVancouver-born Canadian designer Nicole Bridger offers an essential collection of feminine pieces made from the highest quality ethical and sustainable fabrics. Her collections incorporate soft lines and strong shapes, with a focus on chic and tailored pieces. Bridger studied fashion design at Ryerson University, before working with Vivienne Westwood in London where she learned draping, […] More
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in Designers + Brands, Sustainable Fashion, UncategorizedWhile there are an increasing number of brands and designers offering ethical and sustainable style for adults, there are also a number of emerging brands that produce pint-sized ecofashion styles for babies and children. Even though it’s only July, August is just around the corner and it will be back to school time before we […] More
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in Designers + Brands, Materials, Spring, Summer, Sustainable FashionI have a new favorite organic fashion obsession: organic cotton dresses from Synergy Clothing! More
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in Designers + Brands, Sustainable Fashion, Uncategorized, UpcycledI attended the Ethical Fashion Show and Green Showroom this week during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin. The event is hailed as the largest European platform for ecologically and fairly produced fashions. More than 74 international street wear and casual wear labels presented their 2014 summer collections at the Ethical Fashion Show. Labels showcased 100% […] More
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in Designers + Brands, Materials, Sustainable Fashion, UpcycledOrsola de Castro and Filippo Ricci, founders of Reclaim To Wear, have collaborated with Topshop in a second capsule collection of up-cycled pieces featuring a printed floral theme for the summer season. Topshop seeks to fuse style and sustainability in this partnership. The company website states, “We’re giving a new lease of life to some of the disregarded prints of […] More
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in Designers + Brands, Sustainable FashionAyuvastra’s design range is created with healing fabric meant to benefit your body and mind while you rest. More
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in Designers + Brands, Men, Sustainable FashionMenswear brands are offering high quality, ethical dress shirts, with great design details of luxe textiles, slender fit, and french seams. Here are two of my favourite brands offering savvy – and sustainable – style for the modern man. Arthur & Henry (pictured above) Arthur and Henry sell beautiful men’s shirts in the UK with a vintage […] More
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in Designers + Brands, Sustainable Fashion, UncategorizedToronto Start-Up Offers Premium Made in Canada Clothing to Tackle Human Rights and Environmental Issues: Two Birds Apparel, a Canadian Eco-Luxury brand, has launched their online storefront to meet the demand for ethical, locally-sourced, and fashionable apparel. “The recent factory collapse in Bangladesh really underscores the need for companies to consider what impact the products they sell […] More
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in Designers + Brands, Sustainable FashionIn a country where garments made up £11.9 billion total exports of £15 billion in 2012, and women account for over 90% of the workforce in the garment sector, it is important to continue engaging in and encouraging ethical trading in Bangladesh. Here are five key suppliers to support. More
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in Designers + Brands, SummerWhether you’re spending the day playing in the sun, or putting your heels on for a warm night out on the town, we’ve got you covered with our top five ethical fashion picks for summer. More
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in Designers + Brands, Footwear, Sustainable FashionMolly Puzo creates beautiful, handmade vegan shoes in her Long Beach, California studio. More
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in Designers + Brands, Sustainable Fashion, UncategorizedWhen Canadian business woman, Kristi Soomer travelled professionally and personally, she grew tired of packing and unpacking multiple items to meet all her travel needs. Scarves, cardigans, and sweaters piled up in her carry on suitcase, to give her layers and options to make sure she was warm and comfortable on planes and throughout her trips. […] More
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in Designers + Brands, Sustainable FashionFour resources to begin finding the ethical and independent fashion brands that best suit your tastes. More
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in Designers + Brands, Sustainable Fashion, UpcycledDesigner Reet Aus uses fabric scraps from other garment producers to create her line of mass-produced upcycled clothing. More
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in Accessories, Designers + Brands, Sustainable FashionSustainable fashion favourite, Eco-age.com re-launched their website this week and Firth announced her new Green Carpet Challenge (GCC) partnership with luxury jeweller Chopard, in Cannes. Chopard has worked with the Cannes International Film Festival for 15 years. Partnering with the Alliance for Responsible Mining, Chopard and Eco-Age have produced an exquisite set of jewellery called “The […] More
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in Designers + Brands, Sustainable Fashion, True Beauty…and they don’t make clothes for plus sized women, either.
Furious? So am I! More
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in Accessories, Designers + Brands, Spring, Sustainable Fashion, UpcycledDon’t you just love that “messy” hair is in? Throw on a cute headband, and you’re ready to head out the door! More
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in Designers + BrandsIn 1992, Ann McCreath tired of the fashion industry in Barcelona. That year, she was asked to cancel an order of 20,000 dresses on any technical grounds, and not pay for them or the 10,000 which were in the stores and not selling. She found it unethical, resigned and left for Africa. More
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in Designers + Brands, Events, Sustainable FashionNew York and Uganda based ethical accessories brand Nakate is hosting a trunk show and ethical fashion networking event tonight in Manhattan’s East Village. More