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in Animal Rights, Designers + Brands, Feelgood NewsThe Birkin Bag Controversy and What it Means for Sustainable Fashion
The Birkin bag is quite possibly the most well-known bag in the world. But last week, British singer Jane Birkin, the bag’s namesake, asked Hermes to dissociate her name from the crocodile versions of the bag after the results of a PETA investigation revealed the cruel slaughtering of reptiles used to make them. More
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in Designers + Brands, DIY + Tutorial, DIY Fashion, Feelgood News, Footwear, Human Rights, Product Reviews, Sustainable FashionSole Hope: Old Jeans DIY to Save Kids’ Lives
I definitely love a good old jeans DIY, especially one that helps other people! In this post from Crafting a Green World, Julie Finn talks about how you can help Ugandan children by using your old jeans in one of the most fun, altruistic craft projects ever! More
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in Designers + Brands, Sustainable FashionWhat’s All the Hype Around the 30 Year Sweatshirt?
The newest sustainable fashion product boasts a pretty impressive guarantee- the so-called “30 year sweatshirt” will supposedly last a lifetime, or at least 30 years! The sweatshirt was created by Tom Cridland, a UK native with a major commitment to sustainable fashion. Cridland launched the sweatshirt’s Kickstarter campaign last month, and the product is already […] More
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in Designers + Brands, Summer, Sustainable FashionBest Swimwear Brands for a Cute and Ethical Summer Look
With all the not-so-fun aspects of picking out a new summer swimsuit, it’s helpful to know off-hand what the best swimwear brands are for some eco-friendly summer fun. More
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in Designers + Brands, Sustainable FashionWhat does sustainable fashion really mean?
Sustainable fashion can be qualified as such through a variety of different means; overall, it involves looking at the garment’s life cycle. Even then, it means different things to different people, since we all prioritize different facets of clothing manufacturing. The goal of sustainable fashion is to bring environmentalism and social responsibility into the […] More
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in Celebrity Style, Designers + Brands, Sustainable FashionTop 11 Sustainable Fashion Brands for Eco-friendly Style
Sustainable fashion has a bad reputation for being boring and downright dowdy sometimes, so thankfully there are sustainable fashion brands out there trying to change that! More
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in Beauty Supplies, Designers + Brands, Healthy Habits, Natural Beauty, Summer, Toxic IngredientsSummer Nail Polish Colors Get a Healthy Makeover
Get the hottest summer nail polish colors from brands that care about your style and your well-being!
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in Celebrity Style, Designers + Brands, Natural Beauty, Sustainable Fashion8 Celebrity Fashion Muses with Truly Ethical Style
Check out our round-up of some of the most well-known celebrity fashion muses for vegan and sustainable fashion! More
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in Celebrity Style, Designers + BrandsRed Carpet Green Dress + Reformation = “No Red Carpet Needed” Line of Eco-Dresses
Eco-gowns from No Red Carpet Needed combine conscious fashion and a good cause. More
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in Body Image, Designers + Brands, Feelgood News, SummerNew ModCloth Swimwear Line Loves Women of All Sizes
ModCloth is committed to representing all women. Check out the new ModCloth swimwear ad campaign, featuring women of all shapes and sizes. More
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in Designers + Brands, Sustainable FashionStellasport by Stella McCartney: Versatile Workout Wear for the Eco-conscious Woman
You may know British designer Stella McCartney for her commitment to creating beautiful, vegan women’s wear. What you may not know is that she recently teamed up with Adidas on a collection of oh-so-stylish workout gear that’s as trendy, versatile, and animal friendly as her label’s standard ready-to-wear. More
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in Designers + Brands, Feelgood News, Human Rights, Sustainable FashionSweatshop Reality Show Sends Fashion Bloggers to Real Sweatshops
In a Norweigan sweatshop reality show, Sweatshop: Deadly Fashion, three young fashion bloggers head to Cambodia to experience sweatshop work first hand. More
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in Designers + Brands, Human Rights, Sustainable Fashion, Toxic IngredientsShopping for Ethical Clothing: A Look at Target’s Store Brand
I’m always on the lookout for more mainstream stores offering ethical clothing. A recent article suggesting that Target’s store brand was a good ethical choice really surprised me. Here’s a breakdown of Target’s sustainability record. More
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in Accessories, Designers + Brands, Green WeddingEngagement Rings that Give Back
A green wedding starts with ethical engagement rings, and we are loving these wedding bands from Do Amore that are more than just conflict-free. More
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in Celebrity Style, Designers + Brands, Feelgood News, Sustainable FashionForbes’ 30 Under 30 Keeps an Eye on Sustainable Fashion
Earlier this month, Forbes released the 2015 30 Under 30 listing, which included several eco- and ethically-minded fashion-folk. More
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in Designers + Brands, Sustainable FashionMicrofiber is polluting our oceans. Let’s stop it!
Microfiber, the fabric used to make synthetic clothing, is a major contributor to ocean plastic pollution. Here’s how you can help stop it. More
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in Designers + Brands, Footwear, UpcycledThese Cool Nike Shoes Really Grow on You (Really)
What’s more iconic than a pair of really cool Nike shoes? Not much. The brand has maintained its posture in the vast array of footwear over the decades, and continues to clean up its act when it comes to sweatshops and sustainability issues. Now, French artist Christophe Guinet aka “Mr. Plant” has taken Nike shoes to another realm of coolness. More
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in Designers + BrandsKering Sponsoring £31,500 Ethical Fashion Grant
Kering – the parent company that owns brands like Gucci, Saint Laurent, and Puma – is sponsoring a grant for sustainable fashion at the London College of Fashion. More
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in Designers + BrandsHerbivore Clothing: Where Vegans Go for Cozy Clothes
When a frigid wind blows through the air, I most want three things: a hot cup of coffee, a soft blanket, and my coziest sweatshirt. (And if I could get a fourth thing – one purring cat, please.) When it starts getting dark earlier and the leaves rustle in the wind, it just kind of […] More
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in Animal Rights, Designers + BrandsVegan Coats from Vaute Couture are Warm and Stylish
No animals were harmed in the making of these stylish vegan coats. More
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in Designers + Brands, Sustainable FashionNisolo Co-founder on Her Sustainable Shoe Start Up
Zoe Cleary,co-founder of Nisolo, talks shoes, sustainability + her Nashville startup… More