Ethical fashion friends, did you see this one coming? If you heard the news about Everlane selling to Shein, you might be looking for your next sustainable alternative. Especially if you’ve long believed in Everlane’s “radical transparency” (as it seems many an influencer did). But in sustainable fashion, a lot of us felt something was…
Sustainable Fashion 101
5 Fast Fashion Brands To Avoid — And Why To Make The Switch
I get the allure of fast fashion. With rent, groceries, gas, and living getting more and more expensive, it’s a great dopamine hit to score a whole new wardrobe for under $100. (Look cute, feel cute, right?) But it demonstrates an incredible amount of privilege that we can enjoy these prices while ignoring the nasty…
What is Lotus Silk? Spotlight on a Rare Natural Silk
Have you heard of lotus silk? I’ll admit I hadn’t until I chatted with Angelica of Terrai, a new sustainable lifestyle goods company who works with South-East Asian artisans to transform natural materials into coveted products like the silk scrunchies below. Turns out, it’s a pretty incredible vegan silk made from the stems of lotus…
Your Guide To Vegan Leather… That’s Actually Sustainable
Why is it that when a tall, dark, and handsome stranger is introduced in a romance novel they’re always described as smelling like leather? Sure, society’s taught us to associate the animal-byproduct with luxury and masculinity, but even if you know it’s not all that, you might wonder if leather alternatives are actually sustainable. Truth…
5 Times Shein has Copied Designs from Independent Fashion Brands
It’s wild to think of Shein’s journey toward global fast fashion empire over the years. Last year, it was the #1 shopping app in the US (ugh). I was in college during the golden age of lifestyle blogs, ie over ten years ago, and the brand was one of the first I remember sending products to…
A Beginner’s Guide To Shopping More Sustainably
I know how alluring sites like SheIn and BooHoo can be, especially when you see influencers doing huge clothing hauls with each item priced at a fraction of what they would be in most stores. But while you may save a few bucks up front, these companies cost you more in the long run with…
