You may already know that fast fashion (cheaply manufactured clothing that isn’t intended to last more than a season) is a sustainability nightmare. But did you know that the fashion industry as a whole contributes to some of the world’s…
Browsing: Ethical Fashion
Do you remember that incident back in 2017, where thousands of American Airlines flight attendants, ticketing agents, and pilots became ill after putting on their new uniforms? While some suffered only rashes or hives, others had difficulty breathing and at…
Wow, does the fashion industry move fast these days! We used to have two fashion seasons: fall/winter and spring/summer. Now we have 52 mini-seasons with new items tempting us every week. It’s called “fast fashion” and for some, the lure…
Are you are an avid fashionista with a taste for upmarket labels, but a paycheck that doesn’t match your wishlist? Stop drooling on that boutique window and consider lux second-hand fashion! And yes, by ‘lux’, I do mean luxury. Consignment…
If you’ve ever seen how silk is made, you know how fascinating the process is. The silk strands that ultimately become wedding dresses and other garments are literally unraveled from cocoons. Sometimes the silkworm caterpillars have already emerged as moths…
Eco-chic wedding dresses are all the rage, and for one very good reason: brides want to feel good on their wedding day! What is it about ‘regular’ wedding dresses that brides find so unappealing and can get in the way…
You’re already eating organic foods because they’re healthier for your body and the environment, right? Me too. And it’s probably safe to say that (like me) you favor organic personal care products because you want to nurture your hair and…