Love maximalist design but want to remain committed to becoming a more conscious consumer? Here are a few of my favorite sustainable design and decor destinations for achieving that maximalist, layered look with a relatively low footprint (versus mass-produced, corporate goods). Of course these shouldn't be a replacement for secondhand sources and local boutiques in your community, but rather a supplement when you're looking for that perfect piece to round out your collection. Peruse the shops ... Read More
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Brands Like Big Bud Press
We've become big fans of Big Bud Press over the years (not spon). Their colorful jumpsuits, unisex styles, and inclusive sizing has landed them many an unsolicited shoutout here on the blog (BBP, if you're reading, hiii!). Now that #dopaminedressing is the new trend in town (and if done sustainably, a playful take on conscious maximalism), more readers are asking us what other brands like Big Bud Press offer bold, colorful, slow fashion? Here are ten of our favorites, below... if you love big ... Read More
Sustainable Lifestyle Gift Guide: Neutral Artisan Home Decor
I am a color lover through and through, but I lived in Los Angeles long enough to appreciate a well-designed minimalist home with neutral decor (take this Venice Beach bungalow, for example), especially if it's got a few desert touches. While we've focused a lot on conscious maximalism, I do love the warmth and texture that neutrals (done right) can bring. Some of my favorite ethical home decor shops offer unique artisan finds for lovers of white-tan-beige layers, so our first sustainable ... Read More
How To Dress Like A Conscious Maximalist
I love that the concept of maximalism in sustainable fashion is really just representative of opportunity—taking advantage of your ability to style something out of the ordinary and collect from many different sources, and with limitless potential for inspiration. It’s embodying the idea that you are a canvas with endless opportunity for expression. By adding the ‘conscious’ aspect, you challenge yourself to be more discerning about your fashion, taking into account where and how it’s made, and ... Read More
Love Anthropologie Home Décor? Try These Ethical & Sustainable Alternatives
If you've come across this post while searching for sustainable alternatives to Anthropologie, you probably already know why they are a problematic company (as well as Urban Outfitters, which owns Anthro, Free People, BHLDN, and Terrain. Ugh.). From their abysmal rating on Goodonyou to claims of racial profiling in stores (and racism in the workplace) to lack of transparency in production and their CEO's disconcerting political donations, to finally straight up ripping off independent artists ... Read More
How To Decorate Like A Conscious Maximalist
Did you check out our introduction to conscious maximalism? There we covered all things conscious maximalist fashion but I've been secretly even more excited about this post because home decor is my favorite topic. While what we're calling it is new, we've actually shared many sustainable decor ideas inspired by conscious maximalism in the past, like our favorite artisan boutiques to shop online and our guide to ethically made rugs, so be sure to reference those if you're into this layered, ... Read More